Job description

The Associate role is a client-facing consulting position focused on solving complex and high-impact challenges for some of the world’s most influential organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups. As part of a McKinsey client service team, the Associate takes ownership of a defined workstream and plays a central role in addressing pressing strategic and operational problems. The position involves uncovering the root causes behind client strategy challenges and translating insights into actionable plans that drive immediate results and long-term change. Associates work closely with clients and McKinsey colleagues, combining research, data analysis, client interviews, and structured brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions. The role extends beyond traditional advisory work, emphasizing hands-on collaboration with clients to refine strategies and implement transformations. Associates support capability building by equipping clients with tools and knowledge that enable sustained innovation and improvement after project completion. The position operates within a high-performance consulting environment grounded in strong values, ethics, integrity, and professional judgment, ensuring that recommendations are effective, trusted, and enduring. The role offers exposure to a global consulting community, continuous learning through apprenticeship and coaching, and participation in structured development programs designed to accelerate leadership growth while delivering meaningful impact across industries and communities.