About YCP Group
YCP is a Singapore-headquartered management consulting firm founded in 2011. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (JDR listing, December 2021), YCP operates with 700+ professionals across 20+ offices globally. In Asia, YCP is present across 13+ cities including Tokyo, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, and Shanghai. The Management Service Division (MSD) delivers three core service offerings: Advisory (strategy consulting), PMO (project management), and Transaction (M&A advisory). With a track record of 3,000+ projects and 500+ clients across the Asia-Pacific, YCP combines deep local market knowledge with cross-border execution capability.
YCP covers 13 industry sectors including Automotive & Mobility, Energy & Natural Resources, Healthcare, Consumer & Retail, Financial Services, Technology, Industrials, and Private Equity & Investors. Our core strengths lie in cross-border transactions, M&A, and digital transformation, underpinned by on-the-ground presence and networks that global firms cannot replicate
Why YCP
- Unparalleled autonomy and ownership — While many consulting environments follow a hierarchical progression before individuals lead engagements, at YCP, you own your scope, deliver under your own name, and build your reputation from day one. You define what you work on, how you deliver it, and what comes nex
- t.Accelerated path to Partner — Career progression in consulting is often time-bound and tenure-driven. At YCP, top performers can reach Partner in under 5 years. The level of discretion and speed is in a different leagu
- e.SEA × Japan: a unique positioning — While cross-border engagements are often one of many focus areas in consulting, YCP is deeply specialised at the intersection of Southeast Asia and Japan as our core business — and we are positioned to be the #1 firm in this segmen
- t.Entrepreneurial way of working — End-to-end ownership from proposal to delivery. You can design new service lines, launch in new countries, and build what doesn't exist yet. This is a culture where you create your own opportunitie
- s.Cross-border, multi-country engagements — Working across multiple countries on a single project is the norm, not the exception. You develop both on-the-ground market instinct and strategic perspective through daily collaboration with multinational teams.
Target Candidate Background
In addition to strategy and management consulting professionals, we welcome candidates with the following backgrounds
- Investment banking (IBD) / PE and VC funds
- Certified Public Accountants (Big 4 audit firms, etc.
- Lawyers (corporate law, M&A, etc.
- Corporate strategy and business planning functions at operating companies
Position Overview
As a Director/Manager, you will carry end-to-end responsibility for client projects, including overall accountability for specific modules in large-scale engagements. You will work closely with clients to deepen understanding of competitive dynamics, craft strategies, and secure C-suite buy-in. This is the closest position to Partnership — with the autonomy to build your own practice, shape the firm's direction, and define YCP's market position in your domain.
Work Location: Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand
Key Responsibilities for Partners
- Develop and generate new consulting led projects proactively.
- Build and maintain relationships with C-level executives and key decision-makers.
- Identify new market opportunities and expand existing client accounts.
- Lead proposal development, pricing strategy and contract negotiations.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders.
- Own P&L portfolio of accounts or service line.
- Mentor and develop senior leaders (Directors, Managers).
Key Responsibilities for Directors
- Lead large-scale client projects with full delivery accountability
- Manage multiple concurrent projects
- Build long-term relationships with client C-suite and decision-makers
- Establish and codify practice areas; build thought leadership
- Contribute directly to firm management (hiring, talent development, strategic planning)
- Represent YCP at industry events and conferences
- Develop and elevate team capability across the organisation
Key Responsibilities for Manager
- Oversee multiple project modules and lead cross-geography engagements
- Translate complex analyses into pragmatic, high-impact strategic recommendations to guide client decision-making
- Build direct relationships with client C-suite and decision-makers
- Develop and manage project teams (Associates, Analysts)
- Lead proposal writing and participate in client pitches
- Develop and codify practice area expertise
- Contribute to firm strategy (hiring, training, knowledge management
Key Responsibilities for Associate
- Own one or more workstreams within client engagements
- Develop hypotheses, design analytical frameworks, and formulate strategic recommendations
- Lead client meetings and workshops (including facilitation)
- Guide, review, and mentor Analysts
- Support proposal writing and scoping documents
- Lead due diligence workstreams for PE transactions
Key Responsibilities for Analyst
- Conduct primary and secondary research on market sizing, competitive landscapes, and industry dynamics across Asian markets
- Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and scenario planning frameworks
- Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify patterns, trends, and strategic implications
- Prepare client-ready deliverables including presentations, reports, and data visualisations
- Support due diligence workstreams for PE/M&A transactions (CDD/BDD)
- Collaborate with senior team members on hypothesis development and issue tree structuring
- Participate in client workshops and stakeholder interviews
Required Qualifications
- MBA or equivalent master's degree (top-tier school)
- Required years of experience for following levels as follow: 0-2 years (Analyst), 3-5 years (Associate), 5-7 years (Manager), 7+ years (Director/ Partner)
- Experience in strategy/management consulting, investment banking, PE/VC, audit, law, or related fields is required
- For Directors & Managers, Big 4 at Manager level or above with internal promotion track record, or strategy firm with 3-5+ years will be considered
- English at business level or above
- Native-level proficiency in a local language (Japanese, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Thai, Bahasa Indonesia, Malay, etc.)
- Demonstrated C-suite / board-level advisory capability and executive presence
- Proven track record of building and maintaining high-performing teams
