Specialist - Metals & Mining

Chandler Macleod; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class benefits

Exceptional training

Mentoring program

Global community of colleagues

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Germany seeks a dedicated analytics-driven professional to join its Metals & Mining practice in the Düsseldorf, Berlin, or Brussels offices. You will advise on operational improvements and strategic directions for steel-related clients, leveraging deep industry knowledge.

You will receive extensive training, coaching, and mentoring while collaborating with teams across markets and regions. Frequent travel to client sites and presentations to leadership teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in STEM-related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in steel operations or steel-related applied research with field experience in metallurgical production.
• Excellent knowledge of contemporary technologies of steel and steel product making.
• In-depth understanding of development trends in the industry is an advantage.
• Demonstrated attitude for analytics.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Access or statistical/database experience a plus.
• Proven leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with people at all levels in an organization.
• Comfort and experience presenting to small groups.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Fluent or native level language skills in German and English are essential.

Responsibilities

• You will be part of client teams in the steel sector and related sectors, applying metals expertise to improve operational performance and shape client strategy.
• You will participate in, or lead, internal knowledge-building initiatives as well as conferences and client workshops.
• You will identify issues, form hypotheses, design and conduct analyses, and synthesize conclusions into actionable recommendations.
• You will gain new skills through training, coaching, and mentoring from colleagues and senior leaders.
• You will work in the Metals & Mining practice across the Dusseldorf, Berlin or Brussels offices.

Skills

Analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

Leadership

Communication

German & English fluency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in STEM

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Access

Job description

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will be part of our client teams in the steel sector, other metals and related sectors, bringing your metals expertise and directly contributing to turning around operational performance, solving our client's toughest problems and helping to shape their strategy.

You will be a part of McKinsey's renowned advisory, which comprises specialized expertise along the entire iron-steel value chain.

In addition to working as an advisor, you will participate in, or at times lead, key internal knowledge-building initiatives as well as conferences and client workshops.

You will play an active role in problem-solving for metals clients, including identifying issues, forming hypotheses, designing and conducting analyses, and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations.

You will also gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. You will receive exceptional training, frequent coaching, and ongoing mentoring from colleagues and senior leaders on your teams.

You’ll be working in the Dusseldorf, Berlin or Brussels offices and will be part of the Metals & Mining practice.

The Metals & Mining practice brings a unique blend of industry, functional, and regional expertise to help metal/mining companies solve their most important and complex problems, and deliver fundamental, measurable, and lasting performance improvement. Additionally, we help leaders hone strategy, transform operational performance and organizational effectiveness, and deliver step-change improvements right across the value chain, from resource efficiency to capital productivity to marketing.

YOUR GROWTH

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues‑at all levels‑will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.

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 for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class 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.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's or master's degree in STEM-related discipline; advanced degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in at least one of the following areas: steel operations, or steel-related applied research with field experience in metallurgical production
• Excellent knowledge of contemporary technologies of steel and steel product making
• In-depth understanding of the development trends in the industry is an advantage
• Demonstrated attitude for analytics
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Access or statistical/database experience a plus
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Comfort and experience presenting to small groups
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Fluent or native level language skills in German and English language are essential, with the skills to communicate complex ideas effectively

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