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Your role

In this role, you will help clients in the private, public, and social sectors solve some of 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.

What you'll do

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.

Throughout 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.

About you

To apply for this role you need to have the following eligibility criteria:

• In your junior year of an undergraduate degree; with an expected graduation date between December 2025 – and August 2026
• Or, You are in your senior/final year of undergraduate studies and planning to enter a one-year master’s program (in some geographies)
• Or, You 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
• Junior year of your undergraduate degree or second year of your non-M.B.A masters
• Or, You are currently completing your first year in a non-business, 2-year master’s program and have less than 2 years of work experience
• 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) 

Benefits

McKinsey provides its employees with excellent benefits and a supportive working environment, which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Mentoring program
• Gain hands-on industry experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning & development programs

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.

Career progression

The 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 the company as a full-time business analyst after the completion of your degree.

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Sources

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• mckinsey.com/frequently-asked-questions/careers
• youtube.com
• glassdoor.co.in