Business analyst Analysts are actively involved in project teams, where their role includes participation in meetings with the clients, analysis of internal and external sources of information and delivery of project's products under guidance of senior team members.

Major training and coaching activities are related to delivery standards, issue based problem solving, basics of communication with the client and areas specific to the consulting practice, for example process management (Operations) or financial modeling (Strategy).

In order to advance to Associate role, an analyst must demonstrate ability to establish rapport with the client, structure effective approach to solve problems at hand, and independently manage delivery of significant scope of engagement.

Associate. Associate are senior consultants capable of assisting the clients with minimum supervision of senior members. They are structuring and confirming project approach, they distribute tasks among other team members, draft project deliverables and review them to ensure that they meet all the quality standards.

Their training and coaching is tailored to individual growth plan and may include advanced communication and presentation training, as well as advanced subject matter material related to their specialization. At this stage of career they are also able to contribute themselves to training of other members.

Associates are supporting the external communications of Goldenberry by contributing to publications in their area of specialty.

In order to advance to Senior Associate role, an Associate must demonstrate ability to manage the overall relation with the client and act as his trusted counterpart. She must also excel in her area of specialty, be a mentor of junior team members and feel comfortable in being the "public face" of the company.