Analyst intern ID-2247

November 30, 2024

In this role, you will help our clients in the private, public, and social sectors solve some their most pressing problems.

You will also work with a range of experts in the firm, from data scientists to researchers to software and app designers

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.

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.

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

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

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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.

Our business analyst intern program gives a group of undergraduate students and eligible graduate students first-hand experience with consulting at McKinsey.

At the end of your internship, you may receive an offer to join us as a full-time business analyst after the completion of your degree.

In your junior year of an undergraduate degree; with an expected graduation dates between December 2025 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)

Analyst intern ID-2247

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Analyst intern ID-2247

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

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