Senior Consultant

At Steer North America, our vision is a world where the critical services and infrastructure that move our communities work better for all of us. Our mission is to be the leading consultancy shaping the future of how people live, work, and connect. We are driven by a passion for creating positive impact through our expertise in critical services and infrastructure. We strive to unlock the potential of our clients and their organizations to help people, places, and economies thrive. For a world in motion, complex challenges deserve powerful solutions, global intelligence and local partnership, technical expertise and independent advice.We are seeing a motivated, analytical thinker to join Steer’s Aviation Advisory team as a Senior Consultant, contributing to high-profile projects that shape the future of aviation. You’ll work with a global consultancy dedicated to transportation, cities, and infrastructure, supporting clients such as airports, financial institutions, industry bodies, and regulators.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with colleagues to conceptualize, develop, and deliver technical analyses, aviation forecasts, and business plans for new and existing client projectsSupport air traffic forecasting, market analysis, and air service marketing activities, including data collection, trend analysis, scenario modeling, and assisting with the development of marketing strategies under the guidance of senior team members.Assist in preparing reports and presentations that communicate analytical findings to clients and stakeholders.Manage work conducted by other team members to meet budget and quality expectationsLead workstreams and/or small projects, including managing junior staff as part of larger engagementsMentor and support the development of early career professionals within the aviation teamSupport the production and delivery of high-quality proposalsReview trends and new ideas in the aviation sector to ensure our work remains cutting edgePresent findings and reports to clients, explaining technical details clearly to non-technical audiencesWork autonomously while collaborating effectively with colleagues and clientsRequirementsRequirementsThe preferred candidate for this role will possess some or all of the following attributes:Bachelor’s degree in aviation, economics, statistics, business, or a related discipline.Interest or experience in air traffic forecasting, market analysis, and air service marketing, including working with aviation data sets, supporting quantitative scenario development, and assisting with marketing initiative.Strong analytical aptitude and problem-solving skillsExcellent proficiency in oral and written EnglishExperience developing quantitative scenarios and modelsAbility to manage time across multiple projects and prioritize deadlines seamlesslyClient-facing and/or client-side experienceGood team player, able to work collaborativelyAdvanced degree in aviation management, economics, or related field. (preferred)Experience with forecasting tools, econometric modeling, and aviation databases (OAG, Cirium, Diio, BTS, ICAO, IATA). (preferred)Understanding of the aviation advisory market or prior experience with consultancies, airport operators, investors, financial institutions, airlines, or regulators (preferred)Experience in other transport infrastructure sectors (a plus)Interest in aviation sustainability mattersSoftware ProficienciesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft ExcelExperience with quantitative scenario development and modellingFamiliarity with large dataset analysis and modelling using software such as R, Python, and/or STATA (preferred)Education, Experience, and SkillsBachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant disciplineGraduate degree in a relevant field (preferred)Creative thinker/problem solver able to get to the ‘essence’ of a brief quicklyExperience managing a team’s deliverables to fit client needs and expectationsExperience developing successful bids/proposalsStrong and effective communication & interpersonal skillsAbility to take initiative and work independentlyEnjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentAbility to delegate, learn quickly, and find enjoyment through the development of new skillsDetail-oriented; able to multi-task and effectively prioritize workloads and meet strict deadlinesAbility to work autonomously in collaboration with other colleagues and clientsAdditional RequirementsCommitment to Steer’s core values, policies, and proceduresWillingness to travel domestically and internationally as requiredMental/Physical Requirements & Working EnvironmentMay be required to use laptop screens and monitors throughout the workdayEncouraged to spend 60% of time either in office or on-site with clients; typical work week is 40 hours, reflective of client needsMay require sitting or standing throughout the workdaySteer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates with any legally protected status. Accommodations are available if needed.BenefitsFor our US applicants, we offer a competitive package of benefits including private medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, a group Share Incentive Plan, a 3% 401k contribution and a discretionary yearly bonus based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance).Additionally, we offer up to 44 paid days off - 20 vacation days, 9 public holidays, 3 floating days, 10 sick days, and 2 volunteering days – as well as a semi-annual performance review process.For our Canadian applicants, we offer a competitive package of benefits including private medical, dental, and vision insurance, a group Share Incentive Plan, a 3% RRSP contribution and a discretionary yearly bonus based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance).Additionally, we offer up to 47 paid days off - 22 vacation days, 13 public holidays, 2 volunteering days and 10 sick days – as well as a bi-annual performance review process.Our evaluation processes are designed around merit and capability. We don’t select people on the prestige of their educational establishments or other background information. Our interviewers are trained on how to manage selection processes fairly and without bias, and to conduct processes which do not selectively appeal more to one or more demographic to the detriment of any others.Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates with any legally protected status. Steer will provide accommodation, now or throughout your employment, if needed.In our commitment to inclusivity in the workplace, Steer has welcomed the creation of various Employee Resource Groups, dedicated to ensuring the support, progression, and well-being of all employees. For more information, check out our social responsibility page.Salary Range - $80,000 – 95,000 w/ benefits