Cirque Analytics is thrilled to announce that we have been highly ranked in the prestigious 2025 Vault Consulting Survey! This recognition is a proud moment for our team, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional analytics solutions while fostering a workplace that inspires and empowers our people. But what exactly is the Vault Consulting Survey, and why does this achievement matter? Let’s dive in.
What Is the Vault Consulting Survey?
The Vault Consulting Survey is an annual benchmark survey of companies in the consulting industry, conducted by Vault, a leading career intelligence platform renowned for its data-driven employer rankings and employee insights. Each year, Vault surveys thousands of consulting professionals worldwide—over 12,000 in 2024 alone—to evaluate firms across key dimensions like prestige, quality of life, firm culture, compensation, and overall satisfaction. Survey respondents rate their own firms on internal factors and assess peer firms on prestige, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the broad consulting industry.
Vault compiles these responses into rankings, including the coveted Vault Consulting 50 for North America, alongside regional lists for Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC). These rankings, released annually in February, are a gold standard for understanding which firms excel in delivering value to clients and employees alike. You can learn more about Vault and its methodology at www.vault.com.
The Value of the Vault Consulting Survey
The Vault Consulting Survey isn’t just a list—it’s a powerful tool for professionals, clients, and firms. For job seekers, it offers an insider’s view of what it’s like to work at top consulting firms, highlighting strengths in areas like work-life balance, training, and diversity. For clients, a high ranking signals a firm’s reputation and reliability, as prestige scores come from peer evaluations by industry experts who know the field intimately. For firms like ours, it’s a chance to benchmark ourselves against the best, celebrate our successes, and identify areas for growth.
What sets Vault apart is its reliance on verified consultant feedback, not marketing hype. This authenticity makes it a trusted resource, widely respected by industry leaders, career advisors, and media outlets like Poets&Quants and PR Newswire, which regularly cover its findings.
The Prestige of a High Vault Ranking
Earning a top spot in the Vault Consulting Survey is no small feat. The consulting world is fiercely competitive, home to global giants like Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain & Company, and McKinsey & Company—firms that often dominate the rankings. A high ranking places Cirque Analytics among this elite company, showcasing our ability to stand out in a field known for excellence.
Prestige in the Vault Consulting Survey comes from peer recognition, a metric consultants can’t inflate for their own firms. When competitors rank us highly, it’s a testament to our reputation for impactful analytics work and thought leadership. Coupled with strong internal scores from our team, this dual validation elevates our standing in the industry.
Our Pride in This Achievement
We’re incredibly proud to be recognized in the 2025 Vault Consulting Survey results, available here. We ranked #39 for Vault Consulting 50 North America, #12 for Boutique Consulting Firms, and in the top-25 in nine quality of life and business outlook rankings. These high rankings among a number of dimensions reflect the dedication of our team at Cirque Analytics to push the boundaries of data-driven decision-making while nurturing a culture internally of collaboration, innovation, and respect.
Derek Loosvelt, Vault’s Editorial Director, gave some context for what this means to a firm that opened its doors in 2021 and was unranked just two years ago. “Cirque rose 15 places from No. 39 last year to rank No. 24 this year in our Consulting 50. Cirque, which has under 50 employees, also rose eight places from No. 10 to No. 2 in our Best Boutique Consulting Firms Ranking. I’d say that’s a firm on the rise. In addition, Cirque did well in several other key rankings, ranking among the top five in Benefits, Hours, Compensation, Culture, and Overall Satisfaction.” Cirque Analytics was similarly named a 2026 Top Ranked Consulting Firm by Management Consulted.
Our success isn’t just about numbers—it’s about people. From delivering actionable insights to our clients, to supporting our employees’ growth, we’ve built Cirque Analytics on a foundation of excellence and integrity. This Vault ranking affirms that our efforts resonate within our firm and across the consulting landscape.
As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to raising the bar. Whether you’re a client seeking transformative analytics or a professional considering a career with us, this recognition underscores what Cirque Analytics stands for: quality, trust, and impact.
Thank you to our team, our clients, and our peers for making this possible. Here’s to continued excellence in 2025 and beyond!