McKinsey & Company is offering a rare opportunity for ambitious graduates and early-career professionals to join their consulting team as Business Analysts. This full-time position is available in over 90 global cities including Johannesburg, Nairobi, Dubai, London, New York, and more.
Location: Global (92+ locations including Cape Town, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Atlanta, Bangkok, and more)
Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Closing Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Why This Role Matters
As a Business Analyst at McKinsey, you will take ownership of a workstream, contribute to client transformation projects, and deliver solutions that not only solve current problems but shape entire industries for the future.
This isn’t just research or number crunching. You’ll be involved in high-stakes engagements that require creativity, structured thinking, and the confidence to communicate your insights with top-level executives.
What You’ll Do
You’ll work directly with client teams and McKinsey consultants to solve critical challenges and drive real change. Your day-to-day work will include:
- Conducting in-depth research and data analysis to identify insights
- Structuring problems and developing actionable recommendations
- Collaborating with client executives and internal teams to design and implement business solutions
- Building financial models, presentation decks, and project documents
- Contributing to long-term strategic thinking and innovation
McKinsey analysts often work across sectors including finance, energy, healthcare, technology, infrastructure, and sustainability, gaining hands-on exposure to complex environments like hospitals, factories, or corporate boardrooms.
Who McKinsey Is Looking For
This position is designed for recent graduates or professionals with less than four years of work experience. Ideal candidates are intellectually curious, highly driven, and able to thrive under pressure.
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree (any field); postgraduate qualifications are welcome but not required
- Less than 4 years of total work experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and the language of your local office
- Solid analytical reasoning, with the ability to solve problems using data and logic
- Experience producing high-quality deliverables using tools like Excel, PowerPoint, or research platforms
- Willingness to travel and work in different client environments
- Ability to work flexible hours and adapt quickly to new challenges
What You’ll Gain
At McKinsey, your personal growth is just as important as your client impact. You’ll receive:
- World-class mentorship from partners, project leaders, and coaches
- Global mobility options across McKinsey’s 65+ countries
- Formal learning programs tailored to your career path
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, mental health, vision coverage, and family support services
- Opportunities to specialize in industries like Financial Services, Public Sector, Life Sciences, Private Equity, Retail, Energy, or Sustainability
Industries You May Work In
McKinsey’s Business Analysts support projects across a wide range of global sectors:
- Financial Services
- Consumer Packaged Goods
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Infrastructure & Capital Projects
- Technology & Telecommunications
- Sustainability & Climate Innovation
- Private Capital & Investment
- Public Sector & Education
- Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, and more
How to Apply
To apply for the McKinsey Business Analyst Internship position, visit the official application portal via the link below:
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