Business Analyst Intern (Start ASAP)

Your role

Who you'll work with:

You’ll work in teams of typically 3 - 5 consultants, to identify, and oftentimes implement, potential solutions for a specific client problem or challenge. Together, you will help clients make lasting improvements to their performance and realize their most important goals.

What you'll do:

Over the course of each project, you will gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop and communicate recommendations. You'll also present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members. Some examples of the specific work may include interviewing clients, leading client teams, building financial models, and working with McKinsey subject experts to develop perspectives and insights for the client. Depending on your area of focus or client needs, you will be asked to travel to your client site. As a business analyst intern, you will receive training and coaching on how to better:

• Structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them.
• Synthesize complex information into clear takeaways and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Work effectively with diverse teams to come up with the best solution and move people and organizations to act.
• Establish trust-based relationships with clients to better serve their organizations.
• Communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior leaders, in a structured manner.
• Develop your leadership style, leveraging your own passions, strengths, and personal values.

About you

Requirements & eligibility criteria:

• In your junior year of an undergraduate degree; with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and August 2026.
• Junior year of your undergraduate degree or second year of your non-MBA masters Or in your senior/final year of undergraduate studies and planning to enter a one-year master’s program (in some geographies) Or currently completing your first year in a non-business, 2-year master’s program and have less than 2 years of work experience Or are in your first year of a two-year commitment with Teach for America and have 3 years or fewer of work experience to date.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.
• Capability to drive an independent workstream in the context of a broader team project.
• Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situations.
• Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and local office language(s).

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Personal health and well-being programs, including medical, dental, mental health support, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children
• Wellbeing initiatives and connectivity events
• Time away, including paid time off and additional paid time off to volunteer and support charitable causes
• Family support programs
• Generous maternity and paternity leaves
• Life and business travel accident insurance
• Learning programs (including unlimited access to e-learning courses), coaching/mentorship opportunities, and feedback culture
• Professional development opportunities for career growth across the firm
• International, diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment with office- and firm-wide initiatives and communities
• Flexible working models (depending on the role, function, and individual)
• Modern office spaces with well-stocked cafeterias/pantries

Training & development

McKinsey believes in strengths-based development and coaching, and you’ll receive frequent colleague mentoring. This will include a senior colleague from your office or practice who will help you grow and achieve your career goals. Additionally, you will have a professional development manager who manages staffing to help you choose projects based on your priorities as well as the needs of client service teams.

Career progression

The business analyst intern program gives a group of undergraduate and eligible graduate students first-hand experience with consulting at McKinsey. At the end of your internship, you may receive an offer to join McKinsey as a full-time business analyst after completing your degree.

Sources

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• mckinsey.com/us/careers
• mckinsey.com/about-us/overview
• mckinsey.com/careers/internal-roles/life-at-mckinsey    benefits
• youtube.com