Business Analyst

About the role

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible.

What you'll do

• As a business analyst, you will join a client service team and take ownership of a workstream to solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face.
• You will be expected to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long-term change.
• You'll help uncover the true challenges behind a client's strategy and create actionable plans that drive real change.
• Working alongside clients and other McKinsey colleagues, you'll combine research, analyzing data, interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions.
• You'll collaborate directly with clients to help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations.
• You'll equip clients with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after the engagement ends.

Requirements

• Typically, an undergraduate degree with less than 4 years of work experience; Requirements may vary by country or practice.
• Excellent organization capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels.
• Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning.
• Ability to create work product-focused materials / outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables.
• Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment.
• Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times.
• Ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines).

Benefits

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions, and you'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.