Assistant Consultant

About Fasto-SA

Fasto-SA is a consulting firm specializing in strategic, people-oriented, and business solutions by leveraging extensive industry knowledge and multinational networks. The company partners with regional start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping them build resilient teams and foster sustainable growth. Their consulting approach is pragmatic and results-driven, focusing on shaping effective business frameworks and processes. Team members gain hands-on experience engaging with a variety of industries and innovative organizational strategies.

Role Overview

The Assistant Consultant position is a full-time onsite role based in Riyadh. This role supports senior consultants in executing client engagements through data collection and analysis, crafting presentations, and assisting in the formulation of strategic and operational advice. Core daily activities include conducting market and organizational research, attending client meetings, capturing requirements, and contributing to project documentation and timelines. The role involves collaboration with both internal teams and client stakeholders to monitor project milestones and ensure timely consultancy deliverables. This opportunity provides a platform to learn consulting methodologies, work alongside seasoned professionals, and develop towards autonomous client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative business data to support consulting projects.
• Develop clear, professional reports and presentations suitable for client delivery.
• Assist in preparing strategic and operational recommendations under senior consultants’ guidance.
• Participate actively in client meetings to document needs and project progress.
• Coordinate tasks with internal staff and client representatives to track project status and deadlines.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven ability to perform systematic research and derive data-driven conclusions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing client-facing documents and presentations.
• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities for handling multiple assignments with precision.
• Proficiency in office productivity software, particularly Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for presentations.
• Effective interpersonal and team collaboration skills in professional settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Management, or an equivalent discipline; exposure to consulting or internships preferred.
• Genuine interest in supporting start-ups and SMEs and eagerness to adapt and address practical business challenges.
• Availability to work on-site in Riyadh, maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards when managing client information.