Intern - Strategy Associate

Associate Analyst (Intern)

Application Deadline: 24 April 2026

Department: Consulting

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Munich

Compensation: €2,800 / month

Description

CIL is a global growth strategy consultancy. We work with organisations on the decisions that shape growth, from value creation strategies to pricing, data and analytics.

Our approach is rigorous and practical, grounded in deep sub-sector knowledge and careful analysis. We dig into the detail, test assumptions and stress-test every recommendation against the realities of the market. That’s how we help organisations see what matters, think ahead, and set clear priorities that lead to confident decisions and strategies built to deliver results.

We have offices across the UK, US and Europe, and work across a wide range of sectors. Although we work in structured project teams, we are socially very equal, friendly and inclusive – our ‘culture’ is the product of our people. Our values of excellence, integrity, and supportiveness guide how we work, both with clients and each other.

Our Munich office opened in 2021 and has since grown to include 11 consultants. This internship, lasting 4-12 months (dependent on your availability / preference), is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the founding team.

The Associate Analyst role

The Associate Analyst role is highly demanding – we will expect a lot from you, but you will receive first class training and will gain valuable experience with which to build a successful career. CIL Associate Analysts are an integral part of our project teams, and over the course of their placement will be expected to:

• Grasp new business models quickly, typically working on a different project every 4-6 weeks.
• Take responsibility for testing commercial hypotheses through collecting and interrogating primary and secondary research.
• Carry out rigorous quantitative analysis of industry and internal company datasets.
• Play a key role in debating and refining hypotheses with the project manager and project leader, drafting clear & concise output for inclusion in the final report once agreed.
• Get in front of clients and help present our findings – we firmly believe that early client exposure is a great way to learn & develop.

What we are looking for

What CIL people are like:

• Strong academic background (we are degree agnostic) from a top university.
• Excellent team working and people skills.
• A keen sense of humour and broad shoulders.

Qualification criteria:

• Outstanding numeracy, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research techniques and critical thinking ability.
• Business acumen and curiosity for solving business problems.
• Excellent people and workload management skills.
• Candidates must be in their final year of study; this internship offers the opportunity to transition into a full-time position.
• Previous experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy or investment banking / private equity preferred but not essential.
• Business proficiency in English and German (level C1 or above) is required.
• Any other languages are an advantage, as many of our projects have an international element. Swedish, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian or French are especially welcome.
• At the time of starting their internship, the successful candidate must have the right to work in Germany.

Benefits

• Regular company events and socials.
• A high-quality training programme delivered within a hugely supportive learning environment.
• Flexible working options, with the potential to work from home one day per week.
• Strong exposure to international projects, and regular collaboration with consultants from our other European offices.
• An incredible company culture, with encouragement to pursue activities & interests outside of work.

Associate Analyst Testimonials

"Während meines Praktikums im Münchener Büro von CIL durfte ich an vier Projekten aus unterschiedlichen Sektoren (Industrie, Gesundheitssektor und Konsumgüter) mitarbeiten. Diese Vielfalt hat mir nicht nur spannende Einblicke in verschiedene Branchen ermöglicht, sondern auch meine Fähigkeiten in Recherche, Analyse und Report-Erstellung spürbar verbessert. Sehr geschätzt habe ich außerdem die ausgeprägte Feedback-Kultur bei CIL, die gerade am Anfang der Karriere äußerst wertvoll ist. In Kombination mit der engen Zusammenarbeit mit Analysten, Consultants und Senior-Kollegen sowie der offenen, freundlichen Atmosphäre im Büro habe ich mich vom ersten Tag an willkommen gefühlt. Ein Praktikum bei CIL kann ich daher nur empfehlen."

"Das Praktikum bei CIL war für mich der perfekte Einstieg in die Unternehmensberatung. Ich wurde von Anfang an voll ins Team eingebunden und durfte an spannenden M&A- sowie Value-Creation-Projekten mitarbeiten. Was die Erfahrung bei CIL aber so besonders gemacht hat, war die einzigartige Arbeitsatmosphäre, so etwas findet man, glaube ich, bei kaum einer anderen Beratung. Das Team hat mich unglaublich herzlich aufgenommen, und jede*r, egal ob Analyst oder Partner, hat sich die Zeit genommen, mich zu unterstützen und mir Dinge zu erklären. Dadurch konnte ich nicht nur viel über Strategy Consulting lernen, sondern mich auch persönlich weiterentwickeln. Ich kann ein Praktikum bei CIL wirklich aus jeder Perspektive empfehlen."