Intern - Operations (4-6 months)

McKinsey & Company; Paris; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading consulting firm in Paris is seeking an intern for its Operations practice. Interns will identify client issues, conduct analyses, and provide recommendations. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a relevant bachelor's degree, and the ability to communicate in both English and French. This position offers a valuable opportunity for growth in a global community and a comprehensive benefits package.

Prestations

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with excellent academic record or current student in final master's studies.
• Initial experience in working on operational topics such as supply chain or lean services.
• Proven leadership record in work or extracurricular activities.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Mobility for longer, international assignments.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and French.

Responsabilités

• Identify issues and form hypotheses to solve client problems.
• Conduct analyses and synthesize conclusions into recommendations.
• Serve as a junior consultant on client engagements.
• Help clients tackle challenges in lean manufacturing and supply chain management.

Description du poste

Overview

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. 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.

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

We view the fellow intern position as the start of a rewarding, challenging and highly flexible career with McKinsey and the Operations practice.

During your internship, you will serve as a junior consultant on client engagements and work with a number of colleagues and clients in a range of industry and operations service lines.

You will acquire the necessary knowledge and expertise to help companies achieve excellence in their operations.

You will be based in our Paris office as part of McKinsey’s Operations practice.

Our Operations practice assists our clients in solving complex operational challenges. Blending strategic thinking with hands-on practicality, our teams of consultants and experts work to develop and implement operational strategies that solve our clients' most critical problems.

You will help our clients tackle challenges in lean manufacturing, lean services, change transformations, product development, purchasing, supply chain management, and capital productivity. Our teams combine the comprehensive business understanding that underpins all McKinsey disciplines with practical operations expertise in a wide range of industries worldwide.

Your application should be in English and include your CV and your university transcripts indicating all relevant grades.

OPS2024

• Bachelor's degree with excellent academic record or current student in the final master's degree studies
• Initial experience in working on an operational topic (e.g., supply chain, purchasing, lean services, manufacturing)
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and / or through extracurricular activities
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Mobility and enthusiasm for taking on longer, international assignments
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and in French