Role Descriptions

Business analysts (BA) are responsible for individual areas of problem solving on a project. They gather and analyze information as well as meet with client team members, prepare project proposals and communications, and present findings to clients’ top management. After two to three years, a BA can pursue an MBA, financially supported by McKinsey.

What we look for

We welcome new groups of business analysts every April and September. They should have Japanese proficiency at Test N1 level and conversational English capability. We seek recent graduates (within two years) of both Japanese and overseas universities and graduate schools (not PhD or MBA programs) with demonstrated academic success.

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Depending on an individual candidate’s experience, he/she can be hired as either a Junior Associate or Associate, decided at the offer stage.

Associates lead a key portion of an engagement. Usually called a “workstream.” They apply a broad range of creative problem-solving skills, combining technical and analytical excellence for their clients. They synthesize conclusions into recommendations and work directly with senior client leaders to implement change. Each associate will attend extensive basic training upon joining. A typical path for promotion to manager takes three to four years.

What we look for

• Over two years of work experience
• Enrolled in a Japanese MBA or school of public policy program or have already graduated from an overseas graduate school or MBA program
• Enrolled in an overseas MBA or graduate program. Please follow the application process for your school as outlined on the global career site
• A PhD candidate or law-school student at a Japanese university

Application considerations

• Please apply through our global application process. Your application will be routed to the Japan office if you select Japan as a preference.
• Once you proceed to the written exam or interview portion of your candidacy at one office, you will not remain in consideration at other offices. If you would like to be considered for multiple offices, please do not apply separately to each office but just once through the global application system.
• Please note that an English CV is required to complete the application.
• Students in an MBA program may apply for a summer associate internship between their first and second years of school. Additionally, we host a two-day and a week-long insight program for MBA students and professionals with over four years of work experience. Please check the “upcoming events” section on the Japanese language site for more details.

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Individuals with more than five years of experience in areas, such as lean manufacturing, product development, supply and logistics, procurement, or service operations. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for tackling operational challenges and a willingness to develop and share operations knowledge.
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You will articulate, scope, and prioritize research needs covering a broad range of topics on the Japanese market.

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