Associate Intern

Summary

McKinsey & Company is a leading consulting firm, and they are seeking an Associate Intern to join their client service team. The role involves contributing to workstreams that address complex challenges faced by influential organizations, while also providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Join a client service team for 8-10 weeks, contributing to workstreams to help solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face
• Helping to uncover the true challenges behind a client’s strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change
• Collaborate directly with clients, help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations

Skills

• Typically enrolled in advanced graduate degree program (e.g., MBA, PhD, etc.); 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)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Typically enrolled in advanced graduate degree program (e.g., MBA, PhD, etc.); 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

• 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.
• Resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible.
• Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.
• 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.
• Opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• 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.