RCK Partners
R&D Consultant

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Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of clients
- Deliver technical reports and financial analysis with an exceptional degree of accuracy
- Provide exceptional client management skills
- Work closely with the internal Commercial & Compliance teams, as well as immediate colleagues within the Consulting team
- Work autonomously and independently
- Share knowledge of previous technical areas and develop further technical curiosity
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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- 2(+) years of current R&D tax relief experience from either a boutique consultancy or Big 4/professional services environment
- Strong STEM background prior to R&D tax, developing new technical initiatives and with a desire to build upon this knowledge in a new setting
- PhD qualified in a relevant STEM based subject
- Excellent MS Office skills (Word & Excel)
- Ability to work autonomously with high productivity and accuracy
- Excellent teamwork skills with a desire to coach and support junior colleagues


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Package:
- Highly competitive base starting salary DOE, plus annual bonus scheme
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and birthday, extending to 27 after 2 years' service plus an additional day per year of service
- Gold-plated life assurance policy
- Private Medical Healthcare
- Income Protection
Other Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Length of service awards, including iPad, tailored suit/coat & holiday
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