Client Capabilities Specialist - Strategy & Corporate Finance

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management consulting firm in Dublin is seeking a Client Capabilities Specialist to deliver impactful insights and solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business or finance with 3+ years in consulting, exceptional analytical skills, and proficiency in data visualization tools. This role combines problem-solving, collaboration, and strategy input, providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in business, finance, economics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in strategy, corporate finance, consulting, or a related field.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills for presenting insights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver impactful insights and solutions to clients.
• Collaborate with consulting teams to solve complex business challenges.
• Develop and maintain proprietary tools and databases.
• Synthesize complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Strong communication

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field

Advanced degrees (MBA, CFA)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization software

Job description

Your Growth

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

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. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional 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 Impact

As a Client Capabilities Specialist in our Strategy & Corporate Finance (S&CF) practice, you will play a key role in delivering impactful insights and solutions to our clients.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with consulting teams to provide expertise, research, and tools that help solve complex business challenges. You will develop and maintain proprietary tools, databases, and knowledge assets to support client engagements, while also synthesizing complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for clients and internal teams.

You will provide expertise on key topics such as corporate strategy value creation, financial modeling, and market analysis. Additionally, you will stay up to date on industry trends, emerging topics, and best practices in strategy and corporate finance.

Your contributions will extend beyond client work, as you will also play a role in thought leadership and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the firm. This is a dynamic role that combines problem-solving, data analysis, and collaboration, with a focus on strategy and corporate finance topics.

Your qualifications and skills

• A strong academic background in business, finance, economics, or a related field. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, CFA) are a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in strategy, corporate finance, consulting, or a related field. Preferably from consulting industry.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and complex information.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization software.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present insights clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.