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Risk & Compliance

Client Service Risk Specialist - Technology Risk

106735

  • Amsterdam
  • Bengaluru
  • Brussels
  • Chennai
  • Dublin
  • Dusseldorf
  • Gurugram
  • Lisbon
  • London
  • Madrid
  • Munich
  • Poznan
  • Prague
  • Wroclaw
  • Zagreb

You will be part of McKinsey’s Client Service Risk (CSR) function, whose mission is to enable McKinsey’s client impact and innovation, while managing risks to our clients, our firm, and our people.
In the Global Technology Risk team, we are helping ensure positive and lasting impact from the Tech and AI revolution through pragmatic, expert and integrated technology risk capabilities. Our goal is to act as trusted thought-partners to the firm's leadership on technology and its risks, serving as innovative problem solvers and strategic advisors. We offer deep expertise that is alive to emerging issues and trends, drawing on a strong network of relationships within and beyond the firm.
As a Risk Specialist in Technology Risk, you will provide advice and case management on technology and risk matters. You will work closely with client service teams and partner with functions such as Legal and other internal stakeholders to improve processes and develop clear guidance.
You will lead projects that strengthen the firm’s approach to priority risk topics, including creating materials and recommendations to enhance policies, frameworks, and guidance. You will build strong relationships across client service and risk teams, becoming a trusted advisor to colleagues and stakeholders.
In this role, you will work across sectors and geographies, developing expertise in emerging risk areas and gaining insight into the firm’s client service environment, technologies, tools, partners, and capabilities. You will also ensure timely, accurate, and complete data for the cases you manage.
You will support senior team members on strategic initiatives such as policy reviews, risk assessments, and programs that improve awareness and transparency. Your role reports to the Associate Director, Client Service Risk, Technology Advisory, and is based in Europe or Asia within the Technology Risk team.

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
  • Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
  • A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
  • Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
  • 4+ years of technology, law, risk, compliance, consulting, law, risk, compliance, or similar professional services experience
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to navigate a complex and nuanced professional services/partnership environment
  • Clear and effective communicator with ability to tailor messaging based on audience
  • Strong project management skills
  • Manages ambiguity confidently
  • Establish trust with colleagues across geographies, roles, and levels, and maintain a non-hierarchical approach with strong influencing capabilities.
  • Passion for taking on new challenges, with a commitment to the Firm's mission and values
  • Proven interpersonal and influencing skills; ability to work across all levels of seniority; meaningfully engages with senior leaders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information effectively to senior leaders and stakeholders
  • High Tech
  • Risk & Resilience