Careers

Work on problems that matter to institutions that matter.

Quentin & Dundee brings together people who can think rigorously, communicate clearly and execute without needing a playbook for every situation. Our work spans strategy, research, fundraising, growth, communications, data and institutional problem-solving.

Introduce yourself.

What We Value

People grow by owning consequential work across practices and sectors. We invest in the learning the mandate requires and promote on demonstrated judgment.

Judgment: knowing what matters before optimizing what does not
Curiosity: learning institutions and sectors deeply
Precision: saying exactly what the evidence supports
Ownership: taking responsibility for the outcome, not only the assignment
Range: moving comfortably between strategy and execution
Discretion: understanding that institutional trust is earned slowly and lost quickly

Open Positions

Open roles are based in Chicago. London is listed for future hiring; there are no London openings at this time.

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strategy and advisory
Chicago
Application instructions
: Strategy Analysts form the analytical foundation of Quentin & Dundee engagements. Analysts work directly with associates and senior leadership to...
Base salary
$70,000–$90,000
Accountable for
Analyst
Location
Chicago
Responsibilities
Conduct market, industry, institutional and competitive research.
Analyze organizations, stakeholders, markets and strategic opportunities.
Build quantitative and qualitative analyses supporting client recommendations.
Develop presentation materials, memoranda and client-facing deliverables.
Support strategic planning engagements.
Conduct benchmarking and peer-institution analysis.
Assist with financial, fundraising, partnership and growth analyses.
Synthesize large quantities of information into concise conclusions.
Prepare briefing materials for client meetings.
Track project workstreams, deadlines and deliverables.
Participate in internal problem-solving sessions.
Support senior team members on special projects.
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent demonstrated capability.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication.
High proficiency in PowerPoint or equivalent presentation software.
Strong spreadsheet and quantitative skills.
Ability to conduct rigorous independent research.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Comfort operating in ambiguous situations.
Intellectual curiosity across industries and institutions.
Preferred
consulting
investment banking
finance
economics
research
public policy
communications
fundraising
Application instructions
strategy and advisory
Chicago
Application instructions
: Strategy Associates own significant portions of client engagements. They move beyond research into recommendation development, project management and...
Base salary
$90,000–$120,000
Accountable for
Associate
Location
Chicago
Responsibilities
Own defined client workstreams from research through recommendation.
Develop strategic frameworks and hypotheses.
Translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
Manage analysts contributing to engagements.
Develop executive presentations and written recommendations.
Participate directly in client meetings.
Coordinate research, analysis and deliverable production.
Identify risks, opportunities and unanswered questions.
Conduct institutional and market assessments.
Build implementation plans.
Support business development and proposal development.
Work across multiple Q\&D practices.
Required
2–5 years of relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated strategic and analytical ability.
Strong client communication skills.
Ability to structure ambiguous problems.
Advanced writing and presentation capabilities.
Strong quantitative literacy.
Ability to independently manage workstreams.
High professional judgment.
Strong organizational and project-management skills.
Preferred
Experience in consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, institutional advisory, fundraising, communications, finance or another analytical environment is preferred.
Application instructions
strategy and advisory
Chicago
Application instructions
: Institutional Advisory Associates help organizations make important decisions involving growth, positioning, fundraising, partnerships, stakeholders,...
Base salary
$90,000–$125,000
Accountable for
Institutional Advisory
Location
Chicago
Responsibilities
Support strategic reviews for institutional clients.
Evaluate organizational priorities and strategic alternatives.
Conduct stakeholder and institutional research.
Build strategic plans and implementation roadmaps.
Analyze institutional positioning.
Benchmark comparable organizations.
Develop governance and stakeholder materials.
Support senior executives during strategic initiatives.
Coordinate multidisciplinary Q\&D teams.
Prepare board and leadership presentations.
Identify partnership and funding opportunities.
Support organizational transformation initiatives.
Required
2–5 years of relevant experience.
Strong institutional judgment.
Excellent research and writing ability.
Experience working with senior stakeholders.
Ability to understand complex organizations.
Strong project-management capabilities.
Excellent presentation skills.
Preferred
Background in consulting, higher education, healthcare, foundations, nonprofits, government, philanthropy or institutional strategy is particularly relevant.
Application instructions
fundraising and advancement
Chicago
Application instructions
: The Fundraising & Development Associate helps clients design, improve and execute fundraising programs.
Base salary
$80,000–$110,000
Accountable for
Fundraising & Development
Location
Chicago
Responsibilities
Develop fundraising strategies.
Conduct donor and prospect research.
Create prospect segmentation models.
Support annual giving and major-gift programs.
Build campaign calendars.
Develop donor communications.
Design giving levels and donor programs.
Analyze donor retention and acquisition.
Assist with capital campaigns.
Develop stewardship programs.
Prepare fundraising reports and dashboards.
Research foundations, corporations and potential institutional funders.
Required
2–5 years of fundraising, advancement, consulting, nonprofit or related experience.
Excellent writing ability.
Strong research skills.
Understanding of donor cultivation and stewardship.
Ability to analyze fundraising data.
Strong interpersonal judgment.
Highly organized.
Preferred
Experience with CRM systems, donor databases, university advancement, foundations or institutional fundraising is beneficial.
Application instructions

Recruiting Security: Emails from genuine Quentin & Dundee recruiters always come from the @quentindundee.com domain. Quentin & Dundee does not engage search firms for speculative outreach without saying so, does not conduct interviews through consumer messaging applications, and never asks for payment of any kind. Report suspicious recruiting messages to security@quentindundee.com.

How to apply

Write to careers@quentindundee.com. There is no form and no portal; every email is read by a person.

Subject line

Exactly this format, so the application routes to the right reviewer:Application – <Position title> – <Last name, First name>for example “Application – Strategy Analyst – Lee, Jordan”

Include

Résumé or CV as a single PDF, file name Lastname_Firstname_CV.pdf
A cover note of no more than 300 words in the body of the email
Links to any public work that demonstrates judgment and range

Rules

Send one email per position. Multiple positions in one email are not reviewed.
Write from a personal address you control.
Do not send compressed archives, executables, or links to file-sharing services.
Quentin & Dundee never asks candidates for payment of any kind and does not conduct interviews through consumer messaging apps.

Pay

Base salary ranges are anticipated annual figures for U.S.-based employees. Final compensation reflects experience, responsibilities, location and role scope. Performance-based compensation may be available for certain positions.

Application data is processed under the Candidate Privacy Notice (available from privacy@quentindundee.com).

Interviewing

Interviewing is how we learn whether we can do serious work together. Expect conversations about your judgment and how you move from insight to execution.

A typical process is an application review, conversations with the people you would work with, and a practical exercise close to the work itself.

Internships

Summer Analyst and related early-career roles appear among open positions when available.

Apply to listed roles by email using the format below.

Benefits

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We design benefits to help you care for yourself and those closest to you.*

Healthcare
Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health coverage designed for the people who do the work.
Retirement
Retirement support that begins with full-time employment.
Family
Paid parental leave and practical support for new parents.
Time Off
Paid time off that people are expected to take.
Learning
Support for the conferences, courses, and research the work demands.
Tools
Equipment and working environments suited to rigorous institutional work.

*Benefits are described in summary; plan documents govern, and offerings vary by role and applicable law.

Benefits for full-time roles begin with employment; details are shared with candidates for active openings.