Junior Associate (Start ASAP)

Your Role

Who You'll Work With:

Junior Associates join the company’s offices and practices (e.g. Digital, Marketing & Sales, Operations, etc.) around the world to work in teams and directly with clients.

When you join McKinsey, you are joining a firm whose culture is distinctive and inclusive. McKinsey will accelerate your development as a leader to create positive, enduring change in the world.

In this role, you will work on the best teams to help the best organizations in the world – in private, public, and social sectors – solve their most difficult problems. You will also work with many experts, from data scientists and researchers to software and app designers.

What You'll Do:

• You’ll work in teams of typically 3 – 5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of client engagement. This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. 
• You’ll also have the opportunity to present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members. 

About You

To apply for this role, you must have the following eligibilities:

• University degree and excellent academic record required
• Outstanding records of academic and managerial or professional achievement
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Strong record of leadership in an academic, professional, or extracurricular setting
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing – in English and the local office language(s)
• Willingness to travel

Benefits

McKinsey offers a competitive salary, plus an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Personal health and well-being programs
• Wellbeing initiatives and connectivity events
• Paid time off
• Family support programs
• Maternity and paternity leaves
• Life and business travel accident insurance
• Learning programs 
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working models
• Modern office spaces

Training & Development

Junior Associates receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on their teams.  This support includes a Partner from your local office or practice assigned to you to help guide your career as well as up to five weeks of formal training in your first few years. Additionally, you’ll receive guidance and support from your local office or practice in the selection of client projects, helping you to develop your skills and build your network.

Career Progression

Some people stay at McKinsey and eventually become partners of the firm. Others stay at McKinsey long enough to achieve personal goals, such as learning about particular industries or working in other countries. Still, others benefit from the options McKinsey provides to expand their skills and their network of contacts.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page.

• mckinsey.com/frequently-asked-questions/careers
• mckinsey.com/careers/internal-roles/life-at-McKinsey
• youtube.com/@McKinsey