Graduate Analyst Programme (GAP)

About Boston Consulting Group

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm founded in 1963 and recognised as one of the "Big Three" (MBB) alongside McKinsey and Bain. BCG partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges, with a heritage of pioneering business strategy frameworks including the Growth-Share Matrix. BCG has operated in Nigeria since 2016 and today has the most significant footprint of any premium consulting firm in the country, based in Lagos.

About the role

The Graduate Analyst Programme (GAP) is a 12-month structured opportunity designed for outstanding graduates and early-career professionals interested in strategy consulting. Participants — known as Business Analysts — work in case teams alongside experienced BCG consultants, delivering exceptional value to clients across multiple industries. High-performing analysts may be offered a full-time Associate position with BCG at the end of the GAP year.

What you'll do

• Work in case teams to solve high-impact business challenges for BCG's clients
• Conduct quantitative analysis, market research, and financial modeling
• Build and present recommendations to client leadership teams
• Collaborate with senior consultants, project leaders, and partners across BCG's global network
• Develop deep expertise across industries by rotating through different client engagements
• Participate in best-in-class training and structured professional development

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nigerian university at Second Class Upper (2:1) or above
• Completed bachelor's degree within 2.5 years of application
• NYSC status: completed, currently serving, or about to be called up (all welcome)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving ability
• Open to applicants from a wide range of industries and academic backgrounds
• Must indicate Lagos as first office preference and "Business Analyst" as the role

Compensation & benefits

• 12-month structured programme with emphasis on training and career development
• Best-in-class training through the global BCG network
• Real client exposure on high-impact projects across industries
• Mentorship from senior BCG consultants and partners
• Competitive compensation package (one of the most competitive in professional services)
• Clear pathway to full-time Associate role for high performers
• Exposure to BCG's global office network and international career options