McKinsey & Company is currently hiring exceptional research talent for the North American Knowledge Center ("NAKC") and various offices and practices in North America.

1. Determine the role most suitable to your background and experience
2. Apply on-line via the link(s) provided below
   
3. Include a resume and cover letter as part of the on-line application

Junior Research Analyst / Research Analyst position(s) at NAKC:
Undergraduate or graduate students with less than two years of full-time work experience, who meet the guideline above, may apply for the Junior Research Analyst role. Review the job description and click on the link to apply for the following position:

Research Analyst – GIS/Demographics (Waltham) »

Junior Research Analyst – Global Economics Team (Waltham) »

Senior Research Analyst / Team Leader position(s) at NAKC:
Beyond a strong academic record, successful applicants have at least two years of relevant professional experience and are adept at producing and sharing practical insights from a wide range of codified sources, primary research, and expert interviews. Applicants will have excellent current knowledge of one or more areas (e.g., industry, functional, or geography), and a demonstrable understanding of economic, financial, and general business concepts. Review each of the job descriptions and click on the specific link to apply for the following positions:

Research Manager - Geospatial Analytics Group (Waltham) »

Infrastructure Development - Senior Research Analyst - Construction/Real Estate Team (Waltham) »

Functional/Sector – specific Research Analyst position(s):
If you are interested in a function or sector – specific research analyst role, we also are currently hiring for the following positions:

Retail Practice
Research Analyst (Chicago) »

High Tech Practice
Aerospace & Defense Knowledge Specialist (Seattle or Los Angeles) »

Travel, Infrastructure, Logistics Practice
Junior Research Analyst/Research Analyst (Atlanta or Chicago) »

High Tech Practice
Research Analyst (Dallas) »

Healthcare Payor/Provider Practice
Junior Research Analyst/Research Analyst (Waltham) »

Strategy Practice, Global Forces
Junior Research Analyst/Research Analyst (Waltham) »

Climate Change Special Initiative
Junior Research Analyst (Chicago) »



What We Look For

• Research Vocation. Great analysts truly enjoy research, feel energized by asking questions and finding answers, and are curious about events and issues in the business world. They are creative, adept at looking at problems from new angles, and enjoy finding the pieces of the puzzle that will enable its resolution.
  
  
• Problem Solving. Our analysts provide vital support that enhances consulting teams’ abilities to solve tough business problems for clients. Hence we look for people who possess not just great intellect, analytical horsepower, good numeracy, and attention to detail, but who also are flexible in their approach to tasks. We need to be able to work within tight deadlines to provide practical solutions to challenging questions.
  
  
• Personal Impact. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills significantly enhance the value of our problem solving and vocation for research. Our group is extremely diverse, we work in teams, and we communicate intensively not just with Firm members across the globe but also with external experts, so personal impact can be a major determinant of your success here.
  
  
• Achievement. We have high expectations for continual professional growth, advancement and a distinctive contribution. We therefore seek people who enjoy taking on and overcoming challenges, have the courage of their convictions, and always display the determination to produce work of exceptional quality.
  
  
• Business Sense. Our work involves research on a myriad of business issues. So, although we do not require a degree in business (indeed, we greatly value the diverse educational backgrounds of our team), we do like to see good general knowledge of the corporate environment—at least to the level of a well informed reader of the business press.
  
  

We believe that the most successful analysts are well-rounded individuals. These are people with a good mix of the above intrinsic skills and interests, able to bring a sense of energy and enterprise, as well as fun, to our Center and to consulting teams.



Prerequisites for Applying

All NAKC knowledge professionals have:

• An outstanding academic record from a highly respected university (GPA > 3.6/4.0 preferred). For some roles, we seek an advanced degree in economics, finance, or another business discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a demonstrated track record of analyzing, summarizing, and synthesizing research results into a variety of well structured communications.
• A high degree of creativity and self motivation, combined with an uncompromising commitment to quality.
• Solid quantitative and IT skills.