Right level to apply when starting in consulting

Your background is very similar to mine when I applied to BCG, and I entered as a 1st year consultant just like any brand new MBA.

Honestly, you don't want to start too high up anyway: you will need time to learn the methodology and consulting toolkit. Once there, you will learn & grow quickly, with a career and salary progression unlike anything outside: promotion every couple of years at first, salary growth north of 10% / year... Besides - no matter what level you apply for, the company likely will consider you for what THEY think is appropriate.

Hi,

The exact name of the role depends on the company.

In your case, it should be one level below the project manager (E.g. Associate at McKinsey)

Best!

The position is called experience hire and there is loads of them in consulting companies. They come from totally different backgrounds (industrial companies, investment banks, even army etc.).

If you ask whether Consultant or Senior Consultant - I would say it does not matter so much. I would go for senior consultant