Early Careers

Applications are now open for our September 2027 Business Analyst Programme.

If you’re looking to start your career in management consulting, we’d love to hear from you. Applications close at 9:00am on Monday 26 October 2026. Our recruitment partner, Sanctuary Graduates, manages the application process on our behalf, so please click the link below to submit your application.

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Each Business Analyst is assigned a Consultant as their Business Analyst Mentor. Mentors provide ongoing support and guidance as you develop in your role over time. Whilst on engagement, Project Leads are also assigned to oversee any day-to-day delivery of tasks.

Our competency framework defines the core consulting behaviours expected at each career stage - from Business Analyst all the way to Partner. It is used to define pathways to success and ensures clarity and quality at every step on the way. At the end of the Business Analyst programme, you will become eligible for promotion to ‘Consultant’ (when ready).

We have a continuous and iterative approach towards performance management at Oaklin, which means our employees are in charge of their career and it is never static. There are three strands to our performance management process: Client Delivery, Oaklin Growth and Career Growth.

We have developed a tailored, intensive programme of training to build the foundational knowledge and skills required to operate and work towards being an Oaklin Consultant. This is a mixture of Oaklin and external training which is designed to ensure quality and diversity of the training delivered. We are proud that our training programme has achieved Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC) accreditation status.

The Application Process

Round 1: Truefit Assessment and Online Application

Before registering their details or submitting a CV, you will be asked to complete a short pre-application assessment via Truefit. This stage is designed to help identify your understanding of Oaklin, the company culture and what it takes to be a Business Analyst, following completion you will instantly be able to apply to the opportunity.

Round 2: Pre Recorded Video Interview

If you meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to complete a short video screening via Jobma. This stage provides an opportunity for you to share more about your motivations, strengths and interest in the role, while enabling us to gain a deeper understanding of your suitability and potential ahead of the later assessment stages.

Round 3: Online Psychometric Assessment

If successful, you will be invited to complete online assessments designed to evaluate aptitude, behavioural preferences and potential for the role.

Round 4: Live Video Interview

If you successfully complete the online assessment you will be invited to a video interview covering skills, experience, motivations and interest in Oaklin.

Round 5: Assessment Day

For the final round, if successful you will be invited to one of our assessment days in London. The day will give you a chance to meet more of our team and put yourself in the shoes of an Oaklin Business Analyst as you demonstrate your problem solving, analytical and communication skills. You will receive a preparation call with a member of the recruitment team before this stage.

Throughout the process, we will want to hear about your motivations for a career in management consulting and with Oaklin, the skills you would bring, and examples of times you have shown them. Your examples can come from anywhere, whether that's university, work, volunteering or your personal life.

Tips for your video interviews:

• Test your video and microphone setup beforehand, to minimise technical issues in the interview.

• Make sure you are in a quiet area where you will not be disturbed and can concentrate.

• Have enough space to write any notes mid-interview; sometimes this can be helpful when collecting your thoughts and structuring your answers.

• We are not expecting you to be formally dressed and would prefer for you to feel comfortable in your attire, but be mindful this is a professional interview.

Preparing for your assessment day with Oaklin

We really hope you make it through to one of our final assessment days! If you do, you’ll be evaluated across four exercises (as listed below) designed to give you the chance to showcase your strengths. At our assessment day, we’re looking for individuals who can build rapport, communicate clearly, and demonstrate professionalism in every interaction. We value people who create trust, foster collaboration, and bring a positive, professional presence to every conversation. If that sounds like you, we look forward to meeting you!

• An individual case study focused on information and data analysis, hypothesis formulation and presentation of findings, including a short Q&A.

• A face-to-face interview with a Partner, giving you an opportunity to meet a member of our leadership team. The focus will be a blend of competency-based interview questions and exploring how you might approach some hypothetical scenarios likely to come up in the role.

• A face-to-face behavioural interview, focused on questions derived from a short personality assessment we will send you beforehand. This assessment data allows us to better understand your preferred ways of working and tailor our questions accordingly. We will share the results of this assessment with you in advance.

• A group exercise. Working in a small team using a case study question, you will work to discuss and reach a conclusion, then present it back. If you have never done a group exercise before, there are plenty of free online resources to help you familiarise yourself with them and prepare.

James Reeves-Bueno, Business Analyst

"I really enjoy the variety of work at Oaklin and the trust placed in us to bring new ideas to the table, along with the freedom to run with them. It’s great to feel empowered while collaborating with brilliant people. I also love the social side of Oaklin, from meeting someone new over a Coffee Connect to testing out my footballing abilities with colleagues followed by a dinner at TOCA social."

Tolu Loye, Business Analyst

"Working at Oaklin has given me excellent exposure to the consulting industry, with opportunities to work on engaging projects alongside clients. I’ve received great training and support early in my career, and what I love most is the encouraging culture and the genuine focus on personal growth."

Krishan Patel, Business Analyst

"Since joining Oaklin, I’ve had an amazing experience working across a wide range of industries and sectors. Coming into consulting without really knowing what to expect, I’ve found myself doing everything from diving deep into customer experience in the automotive industry to helping manage the rollout of an IT security solution for over 12,000 employees in the energy sector. Alongside client work, I’ve loved getting involved in Oaklin’s many communities, from playing 5-a-side to taking part in a variety of social events. The mix of exciting projects and a genuinely welcoming team has made life at Oaklin both fun and rewarding."