Research
Resourceful and inquisitive, you’re always uncovering new connections and insights. You love to learn, leave no stone unturned, and use your curious nature to develop fact-based perspectives on topics related to your area of expertise.
Our talented research professionals work within a global network of industry, functional, and geographic experts to gather data, develop hypotheses, analyze industry trends, and create a clear picture of competitive landscapes. Roles demand exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills and the ability to help develop and manage proprietary tools, including our growing knowledge portal.
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Junior Research Analyst
In this role you will articulate, scope, and prioritize research needs with a focus on a specific global market. You will identify and gather relevant company, industry, and economic information using a broad spectrum of appropriate sources.
Knowledge Analyst
As a Knowledge Analyst, you will be engaged in performing evaluation and analysis in a specific industry sector, preparing reports and overviews on active companies in the field and conducting deep-dive research to better address our clients’ specific information needs.
Research Team Leader
As a research team leader, you will focus on people and unit leadership, on client service team support, and on knowledge development efforts. You will also work directly with client service teams and act as a thought partner in team discussions.
Junior Research Analyst
In this role you will articulate, scope, and prioritize research needs with a focus on a specific global market. You will identify and gather relevant company, industry, and economic information using a broad spectrum of appropriate sources.
Knowledge Analyst
As a Knowledge Analyst, you will be engaged in performing evaluation and analysis in a specific industry sector, preparing reports and overviews on active companies in the field and conducting deep-dive research to better address our clients’ specific information needs.
Research Team Leader
As a research team leader, you will focus on people and unit leadership, on client service team support, and on knowledge development efforts. You will also work directly with client service teams and act as a thought partner in team discussions.
My time at McKinsey has already left an indelible mark. Everything I’ve learned here will be useful to me in the future.”
Sophia
Business and Economics Research, Dusseldorf
As a member of our business and economics research team in Dusseldorf, Sophia is responsible for developing ideas around the electric engine market into 2025, including how demographic shifts will impact industry structures and day-to-day corporate life.
Before coming to McKinsey, Sophia studied economics and international relations at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, then spent a year volunteering in Mexico.
“Most of my colleagues studied economics or business management, and there are also psychologists, IT specialists, and political scientists.” Her day-to-day work involves responding to requests for information from consultants around the world.
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