Locations: München | Düsseldorf
Who We Are
Our strategy? To be anything but typical strategy consultants! Our unconventional nature is embedded deep in our DNA. Sixty years ago, BCG shook up the world of strategy consulting. Now, it has grown to become one of the world leaders in the field. How do we manage to stay ahead of the pack? The answer is simple: by reinventing ourselves every day and providing a home with diverse career opportunities to the best talent and most creative minds all over the world. And by giving you the chance to make an impact in business and society. BCG stands for authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. Once you’ve become part of the Group, we’ll help you find your path, unleash your potential, effect change, and advance the world.

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Our most vital resource is our people. That’s why Human Resources is one of our most vital teams: From recruiting to career development for BCGers, from training and mobility support to staffing (assigning our consultants to client casework), the Human Resources Team plays a decisive role in making BCG not just a company but a Group in which every employee can become their best.
What You’ll Do
We are looking for a CE Career Services (Senior) Manager to join us as a parental leave cover, starting Nov/Dec 2025 for a period of 13 months, responsible for coaching and counseling candidates during their professional reorientation with a regional focus on Munich.

Providing systematic career counseling for consultants, alumni, and occasional Executive Career Services candidates—whether departing or having departed BCG voluntarily or involuntarily—delivered through a structured four-module program: position analysis, go-to-market (including a target company list), interview preparation, and onboarding

• Coaching and supporting candidates thinking about career opportunities at BCG and beyond, during the search for new employment or during the transition process
• Enabling candidates to define their USP and storyline
• Clarifying the candidate’s search profile by closely reflecting on job clusters and potential new roles, industries, or other decision factors
• Reviewing CVs, cover letters, and project lists
• Supporting candidates in defining job search strategies (“six channel access”), especially how to leverage BCG’s network
• Networking intensively with BCG’s alumni network as well as with HR departments of potential employers, recruitment agencies, and executive search companies with the goal of mediating vacancies to candidates
• Expanding your knowledge of current job market developments and trends; observing the competition and proactively initiating measures
• Interfacing with BCG’s Career Services and Alumni Relations functions on system, regional, and global levels
• Cooperating with other departments, such as the Talent Management Unit, HR, Business Development, and Marketing

What You’ll Bring

• You hold a university or college degree, ideally with a focus on labor psychology or human resource management.
• You bring at least 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in areas such as new placement, executive search, coaching, or management appraisals.
• You are an excellent communicator—extroverted, empathetic, and an active listener—with the ability to connect with people at all levels.
• You are genuinely interested in people, curious about what drives them, and passionate about supporting their growth.
• You think strategically and contribute innovative ideas to advance our department. A business development perspective is nothing new to you.
• You have a high level of integrity, maturity, and can be trusted to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• You are confident using digital tools and enjoy exploring technology-driven solutions.
• You bring strong networking skills and thrive in collaborative, team-oriented environments.
• You are committed, solution-focused, and capable of working independently with a sharp eye for detail.
• You speak and write English fluently.

Additional info

Please refer the Job description for details