Business Analyst Intern (May 2024)

About McKinsey & Company 

McKinsey & Company is a leading consulting firm focused on sustainable growth and city revitalization. They work with diverse clients, leveraging innovative technology to drive performance improvements. They engage with academic, civic, and non-profit organizations to support the communities where they operate.

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:

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.

Training & development

McKinsey believes in strengths-based development and coaching, and you’ll receive frequent mentoring from colleagues. 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.

Benefits

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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Accidental and dismemberment insurance
• Mental health care
• Health saving account
• Retiree health and medical
• Occupational accident insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vacation and time off
• Free lunch/snacks
• Tuition assistance
• Job training

Career progression

At McKinsey, you'll have the freedom and support to create a unique career path aligned with your interests and strengths. Their offices foster community through knowledge sharing, client projects, and social activities. Whether a new graduate or an experienced professional, you'll benefit from their global presence, expert network, exceptional learning opportunities, mentorship, and sponsorship programs.

Work-life balance

Mckinsey offers a range of opportunities and support for professional growth, personal fulfilment, and a balanced lifestyle, whether pursuing passions outside of work or exploring diverse career paths through continuous training and skill development.

Culture & vibe

The culture at McKinsey is characterized by collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. It fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and individuals are encouraged to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact.

About You

Requirements & eligibility criteria:

• In your junior year of an undergraduate degree; with expected graduation dates between December 2024 – August 2025.
• Junior year of your undergraduate degree or second year of your non-M.B.A master's 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).

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• mckinsey.com/us/careers
• mckinsey.com/about-us/overview
• mckinsey.com
• youtube.com