Relaxed & outdoors
Valencia
A smaller-city rhythm: cafés, neighborhood markets, and time outdoors.
Think a ride through the Turia, dinner in Ruzafa, and a beach day when you want one.
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Visiting Associate
Strategy, AI & Business Growth
Bring ambition, sound judgment, and the humility to improve. Hold your work to world-class standards.
for the outcome.
Take responsibility
from the start
- Duration
- Six months
- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Pay
- €1,200 / month
Your work and development
Grow into
client responsibility
Work alongside
executive advisors
Develop into an associate who can own a defined part of a client project, working directly with our executive advisors.
You normally begin with internal work to learn our methods and demonstrate the quality clients expect. Client responsibility grows as your work meets that standard.
Your initial internal assignment
The current plan focuses approximately the first three months on our existing website and AI capabilities. With guidance, you will take substantial responsibility for implementation, testing, and documentation.
This supports our organic growth through a bespoke platform connecting AI agent workflows in a multi-agent architecture. It also develops your ability to assess feasibility, effort, and risk before advising clients.
You remain responsible for understanding and checking AI-assisted work, recognizing its limits, and seeking specialist input when needed.
What you could work on
Client projects may combine strategy, transformation, and technology. Depending on project needs and your readiness, your contribution could include:
- 01
Strategy
Research a market, compare growth options, or test the assumptions behind a business case.
- 02
Transformation
Map a process, identify sources of delay, or help plan and track an operating-model change.
- 03
Technology
Assess an AI use case, prototype a workflow, or compare technology options and their practical risks.
These are illustrative examples, not confirmed project assignments.
How responsibility can develop
As you demonstrate sound judgment and consistent quality, the aim is to take ownership of a defined part of an engagement with increasing independence. Executive advisors remain involved in guiding and reviewing the work.
For those who continue in advisory, this experience can be a foundation for developing toward an executive advisor role over time. It is not a promised outcome of the six-month internship.
From technical decisions to commercial judgment
Explain the thinking
behind your work
Show how your analysis supports a decision and why your proposed solution addresses the problem.
See what you will learnThe practical details
Make an
informed decision.
Six months of commitment, with an initial on-site period in Valencia.
Prepare your application
- Education
A completed bachelor’s degree is required; current enrollment in a master’s program is preferred.
- Technical depth
Computer science, information systems, business informatics, or engineering. Other disciplines qualify with demonstrable technical substance.
Business knowledge alone does not meet this requirement.
- Languages
Strong written and spoken English is required. German is a significant advantage for German-speaking engagements, but is not mandatory.
- Commitment
Availability for the full six-month internship.
- Valencia presence
Initially on site, normally for the first two to three months. Greater flexibility can be agreed afterward, with continued in-person presence in Valencia.
- Compensation
€1,200 per month. Erasmus+ funding may also be available, subject to university approval and the applicable placement rules.
Your base · Valencia, Spain
Valencia.
Room for a full life.
A Mediterranean city with historic neighborhoods and space for life outdoors.
Distinctly Mediterranean.
Old streets meet the City of Arts and Sciences. Markets and terrace tables bring life outdoors.
This is the home of paella and Fallas: food, craft, and celebration woven into local life.
Find your local rhythm.
Ciutat Vella brings old streets, public squares, and the Central Market.
Ruzafa adds galleries, independent shops, and places to meet over dinner.
Find your coffee spot, your market, your favorite table.
Step into the open.
The old Turia riverbed is now a green route through the city, with gardens and sports areas.
A morning run, a ride beneath the bridges, or an unhurried walk: make outdoor time part of the week.
Make the coast familiar.
Broad beaches and a promenade meet the old fishing neighborhood of El Cabanyal.
Walk along Malvarrosa, go for a swim, or settle in for a long rice lunch with friends.
Plan your life in Valencia
Build a routine without a car.
Walk or cycle on flat streets. Metro, tram, and bus services connect longer trips.
Explore transportFind your neighborhood.
Explore the center, Ruzafa, and the coast. Check rents, total costs, and your commute.
Explore neighborhoodsHow Valencia compares.
Picture the pace of everyday life.
Capital-city energy
Madrid
Madrid brings capital-city buzz, major museums, and a late-night social scene.
Valencia can feel more relaxed: a coastal base with room for both city life and outdoor routines.
Cosmopolitan & coastal
Barcelona
Barcelona pairs Mediterranean life with a more international, metropolitan feel.
Valencia offers a similar city-and-sea mix at a smaller scale, centered on neighborhood routines.
City sources & photo credits
Explore further
Photography
Real photographs, used under the licenses below. No AI-generated city imagery.
Resized, compressed, and cropped for this layout.
- Modern architecture reflects in calm waters.João Rodrigues · Unsplash License
- A street with buildings on either sideNorthleg Official · Unsplash License
- A river running through a lush green parkAlejandro Hikari · Unsplash License
- A person jogs on the beach at sunset.Duc Nguyen · Unsplash License
Close to senior judgment
Learn how experienced
advisors approach the work
Engagement partners work directly with executive advisors and associates.
Work with an advisor to understand how a problem is framed and analysis becomes a decision. Access to C-level or investment discussions depends on your readiness and the engagement.
You will also see how a client need becomes a proposal, how scope and effort are agreed, and why a deliverable must justify its cost.
Structured problem-solving
Define the real question, test assumptions and develop defensible conclusions.
Executive communication
Write clearly, build decision-oriented PowerPoint presentations and explain complex issues concisely.
Commercial judgment
Understand client priorities, sources of value and the trade-offs behind a decision.
Stakeholder awareness
Recognize incentives and organizational sensitivities, and communicate difficult findings constructively.
Professional maturity
Stay composed when challenged, acknowledge uncertainty and handle disagreement respectfully.
Technical judgment
Understand how solutions work, check their limitations and connect technical choices to business needs.
Business development
Help shape propositions, proposals and conversations that earn client trust.
Develop across business, technology, and communication—skills relevant to consulting and entrepreneurship.
The firm behind the opportunity
Senior expertise
in a focused team
Scipio & Partners is an established strategy advisory firm serving Fortune 500 companies and leading businesses. Former MBB professionals and senior operators work in focused teams, with direct senior involvement throughout each engagement.
Our model complements McKinsey, BCG, and Bain, our former employers, with whom we maintain strong professional relationships. We serve mandates that need tier-one expertise in a smaller team.
Strong demand drives our continued growth, including our ambition to advance how management consulting works in the age of AI.
The responsibility behind the standardProtect the client’s interests
Protect the client’s interests
throughout the engagement
Test assumptions, challenge weak recommendations, and speak up about gaps or inconvenient findings. The quality of your analysis, preparation, communication, and follow-through shapes the service clients receive.
The working relationship
What it takes
to work well together
What we ask of you
Check your work, honor commitments, and keep colleagues informed of progress and risks.
Act on feedback from day one, ask useful questions, and disagree thoughtfully. Be willing to change your mind when the evidence changes.
What you can expect
You can expect specific, respectful feedback and room for questions and reasoned disagreement.
Speak openly with your manager about workload, support, and working arrangements. You share responsibility for making the relationship work.
Mistakes, ownership and low ego
When you make a mistake, flag it, help correct it, and act on what you learn. Be comfortable saying “I do not know yet” or “I made a mistake.”
Concealing uncertainty, repeatedly ignoring feedback, or missing commitments without warning is incompatible with this role. Curiosity matters more than status.
Workload and personal boundaries
We assess quality, usefulness, and timely delivery. Urgent deadlines may occasionally require work outside standard hours; quieter periods allow greater flexibility.
Plan ahead and communicate to balance demanding periods. Your private life remains yours, and you need not share personal details or be highly extroverted to belong here.
Clear communication, respect for boundaries, and reliability matter.
Curiosity and commercial responsibility
The people delivering the work also help win it. Interest in business development is essential: you will help understand client needs and shape propositions, proposals, and sales conversations.
Curiosity can show in what you build, study, or practice. Travel is one expression of it, never a requirement.
You should enjoy the work itself, including checking facts, revising slides, and debugging. Prestige alone is unlikely to sustain your interest.
Performance & development
How we assess
your contribution
“As expected” by month six.
We expect you to reach at least this level by the end of the internship. Exceeding it takes outstanding work.
50%of our associates perform
at “As expected.”
at “As expected.”
Far below expectations
Continuation is at risk.
This is our lowest performance band. The work falls well below the quality standard required for client delivery.
You need to move out of this band by the next review. Remaining at this level normally means leaving the firm.
What this looks like
Address the critical gaps identified in feedback and demonstrate a substantial improvement in the quality of your work.
Below expectations
Make quality consistent.
Some expectations are met, but important gaps remain.
Turn feedback into more reliable work, with fewer avoidable corrections.
What this looks like
Check your reasoning and deliverables before they reach the team.
As expectedSix-month minimum
Meet a demanding standard.
Deliver careful, useful work that meets the expectations of your role.
This is the demanding professional standard we expect you to reach after six months.
What this looks like
Follow through on commitments, check the details, and raise risks while there is time to act.
Above expectations
Make a greater contribution.
Your contribution goes beyond the demanding standard expected of your role.
Strong judgment and initiative make the work more useful to the team and client.
What this looks like
Spot a consequential gap, explain why it matters, and help improve the answer.
Far above expectations
Raise the level of the work.
Your contribution substantially exceeds an already high standard.
Exceptional judgment and execution make a meaningful difference to the outcome.
What this looks like
Anticipate a difficult issue and help the team reach a substantially better result.
A moment to reflect
Would you enjoy
this kind of work?
Reflect on your studies, projects, or work. Your answers are not scored or submitted.
Do I check my work before sharing it?
Think of a time your attention to detail improved the accuracy or usefulness of an output.
Can I learn from a direct challenge?
Recall feedback you acted on, including a moment when you changed your mind.
Would I value internal work as preparation for client projects?
Consider whether you would engage seriously with an internal assignment, such as our website and AI development, to build the judgment and quality standards needed for client work.
Do I investigate how technology works?
Think about something you built, tested or debugged, and what you learned from its limitations.
Can I move an unfamiliar problem forward?
Consider how you structure uncertainty, adapt to changing priorities and ask timely questions.
Am I curious about how work is won?
Reflect on your interest in client needs, proposals, sales conversations and value creation.
Would I raise a quality concern unprompted?
Think of an occasion when you took responsibility for the outcome beyond your assigned task.
Expect variety, close senior coaching, and responsibility in a lean organization. If you want predictable routines or a large formal training program, consider the fit carefully.
After the internship
Where the experiencecould take you
Build on the judgment and experience you gain here through one of three possible paths.
These AI-generated scenes illustrate possible career paths.
01Independent consulting
Associate.
With Scipio & Partners
Work with us on client projects as an independent consultant, not an employee.
Run your own practice and serve other clients alongside your Scipio engagements.
02A career of your own
Your next move.
A corporate role, consulting, or your own venture
Take what you learn into a corporate role, a consulting career, or a venture of your own.
Bring stronger managerial judgment and an entrepreneurial mindset to your next challenge.
03For exceptional performance
Associate.
Full-time with Scipio & Partners
A full-time associate offer may be possible for someone who consistently exceeds expectations.
Exceptional client work and an outstanding track record are essential.
Frequently asked questions
Before you
apply
About the work, the move and your next step.
The work & learning
What would I work on first?
You normally begin with an internal assignment to learn our methods and demonstrate the quality required for client work. The current plan focuses approximately the first three months on our existing website and AI capabilities.
With guidance, you will build, debug, and test these capabilities. You remain responsible for understanding and checking what you produce with AI.
How do I progress toward client work?
The goal is to become a trusted contributor to client projects, working directly with executive advisors and taking on a defined part of an engagement with increasing independence.
Client exposure grows as you demonstrate our quality standards. Opportunities may include research, analysis, and presentations across strategy, transformation, and technology, depending on project needs and your readiness.
Do I need previous AI development experience?
AI-assisted development, web development, or agent-system experience is a strong advantage. Research the field before applying and be ready to learn rapidly.
Demonstrable technical depth is required. Business knowledge alone does not meet this requirement.
Life in Valencia
Do I need to be based in Valencia?
Yes. You can apply from another country if you already have the right to work in Spain and can relocate to Valencia before starting. This is not a remote role. You will initially work on site, normally for the first two to three months, with continued in-person presence afterward.
How long is the internship, and is it paid?
The commitment is the full six months, with compensation of €1,200 per month. Erasmus+ funding may also be available, subject to university approval and the applicable placement rules.
How does taxation work in Spain?
Your tax treatment depends on your circumstances and tax residency. A six-month internship alone does not determine your status.
Spending more than 183 days in Spain in a calendar year is one residency test; your main economic interests can also establish residency. An applicable tax treaty may resolve residency in two countries.
Spanish tax residents generally pay personal income tax (IRPF) on worldwide income. Nonresidents may owe nonresident income tax (IRNR) on Spanish-source income. An applicable tax treaty may affect the tax treatment.
Check deductions and filing obligations with the Spanish Tax Agency or a qualified tax advisor before budgeting. These notes are general guidance, not a personal tax calculation.
Which languages do I need?
Strong written and spoken English is required. German is a significant advantage for German-speaking engagements, but is not mandatory.
Your application
What academic background are you looking for?
A completed bachelor’s degree is required; current enrollment in a master’s program is preferred. Relevant disciplines include computer science, information systems, business informatics, and engineering.
Other disciplines qualify with demonstrable technical substance.
Do grades or a CV photo affect my application?
We do not screen candidates on university grades. We assess practical reasoning, technical aptitude, communication, ownership, and the ability to learn.
A photograph is not required and will not affect how we assess your application.
What might the selection process involve?
Selection may include an individual, time-boxed take-home assignment and a discussion of your approach. We explain the time commitment, assessment criteria, and permitted tools or assistance in advance.
We assess your reasoning, care, and response to feedback.
I have an offer from McKinsey, BCG, or Bain. Should I choose Scipio?
If you have an offer from McKinsey, BCG, or Bain, our recommendation is to take it.
We have great respect for these firms and their dedicated learning teams. Their substantial investment in structured development and coaching provides an exceptional foundation in strategy consulting.
In our view, Scipio is the next-best alternative for tier-one standards in a more entrepreneurial setting. Expect early ownership, direct partner collaboration, and a role in helping an established advisory business grow.
Can I speak with a former visiting associate?
Yes, you can speak with former visiting associates about the work and coaching before you decide.
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