Our Consultants
Everything we are and everything we do is reflected in the caliber of the individuals who work for us. In the following portraits, consultants from McKinsey Finland tell their stories—where they came from, why they chose McKinsey, and what they think makes working here special.
Anna
Partner
Helsinki
M.Sc.
The good thing about this working environment is that it is a true meritocracy above all else—so being young and being a mother don’t matter, as long as you do the job you are supposed to do.
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Heikki
Engagement Manager
Helsinki
Working with extremely talented people from top schools around the world—both our clients and my colleagues—makes me feel privileged and humble. At the same time, the experience has given me confidence that I can make a meaningful contribution.
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Juha
Associate
Helsinki
You’re given opportunities to present to senior clients and challenge their thinking very early on. That gives a whole new motivation to the job.
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Olli
Associate Principal
Helsinki
The great thing about McKinsey is that it gradually introduces you to leadership challenges from day one! Initially you might be given responsibility, for example, to organize a recruiting event. Later you start leading McKinsey project teams, and before you even realize it you find yourself responsible for thinking through how we can help our clients to succeed even better.
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Olli S
Engagement Manager
Helsinki
What keeps me ticking is impact. Impact on clients—both companies and people; impact on the growth of my team members; and impact on Finland.
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Pia
Associate Principal
Helsinki
M.Sc.
Realising that I don’t have to be right was a big step for me. If I get something wrong, the team will say, “OK, but we have facts A, B and C that contradict what you are saying”—and that is it. It is not as though I did something bad, or didn’t do a great job.
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