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McKinsey & Company

Sophomore Summer Business Analyst

McKinsey & Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


ConsultingSophomore Summer Business AnalystJob ID: 19389Our Sophomore Summer Business Analyst (SSBA) program focuses on exposing members of historically underrepresented groups to the management consulting profession.Who You'll Work With

You'll work in one of our offices in the U.S. for ~10 weeks in the summer, as part of a project team, collaborating with colleagues to solve their toughest business problems.What You'll Do

You'll work in teams of typically 3-5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of the 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 and implement recommendations in collaboration with team members.You will work with McKinsey colleagues, owning a distinct piece of the project. Specific tasks may include interviewing stakeholders and experts, leading teams, building financial models, creating and delivering presentations, and working with McKinsey subject experts to develop perspectives and insights.You'll gain real-world experience with the broad range of work McKinsey consultants do, including serving clients and helping to build McKinsey's internal knowledge and capabilities. You'll participate in social activities throughout the summer to help you get to know our firm culture and interact with other summer interns, as well as members of our affinity networks.When you join, you are provided with a week of training. Additionally, you'll receive guidance and support from your local office in selecting client projects, helping you to develop your skills and build your network. The SSBA internship emphasizes exposing members of historically underrepresented groups to management consulting, including individuals who identify as Black, Hispanic, Latino, and/or part of Indigenous groups in North America. You'll have opportunities to connect and create relationships with members of our McKinsey Black Network and Hispanic and Latino Network during the program.Qualifications

Currently in or entering the second year of an undergraduate degree; with an anticipated graduation date between winter 2026 and summer 2027Outstanding record of academic achievementDemonstrated aptitude for analyticsInitiative-taking and leadership skills in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activitiesExceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentAbility to work effectively with people at all levels in an organizationAbility to communicate complex ideas effectively - both verbally and in writing - in English and the local office language(s)Willingness to travelFOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.

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