Smart Teams, Semi-Narrow Focus - Senior Associate Consultant ZS Associates Employee Review

4.0
23 Sept 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Very progressive leadership, plenty of equal opportunities for men, women, LGTBQ, and minorities - Immediate exposure and experience with Sr Management - Director level clients - Brilliant leadership group - Active performance development programs - Great health insurance - Opportunities to create your own brand and drive innovation - Phenomenal culture among individuals, they really do hire great people - Plenty of events to meet people outside your direct project team

Cons

- While ZS is expanding, however much of the work is focused in Healthcare - 401k is far from competitive, 3% match 6 year vest - Fractional staffing, imagine working a client's Sr. Brand Manager role, but then being told it's only 20 hours so here's another 2 projects. - Average salaries: Leadership has made it clear that Business Operations is more client facing therefore requiring more experience from the start (hence no more campus recruiting for BOAs), but the pay is average and relatively equal when you compare to other consulting verticals within ZS at your level

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5.0
22 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great firm and leadership, interesting projects in healthcare

Cons

Nothing comes to mind apart from occasional long hours

4.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong culture and collaborative environment with smart, supportive colleagues. Admins are trusted partners and get exposure to senior leadership, which provides great learning opportunities. Compensation and benefits are competitive compared to similar roles.

Cons

Workload can be high, with admins often supporting multiple stakeholders while also providing backup coverage. Expectations can vary widely depending on the team, which can create inconsistency and pressure. Career growth paths are less structured and require a lot of self-direction. Work-life balance can be challenging at times, especially across time zones.

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