Associate - Transformation

McKinsey & Company; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 173,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global community

World-class benefits

Continuous learning

Voice that matters

Job summary

McKinsey & Company is seeking a senior professional to join a client service team in Connecticut, Darien, and guide a workstream through large-scale transformations. You’ll combine strategy with hands-on execution to unlock operational and financial levers that drive client impact.

You’ll collaborate across industries, apply McKinsey’s transformation methodologies, and work directly with clients to deliver lasting results while growing as a leader within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of experience that includes a progressive career trajectory and outstanding professional impact in large, multinational contexts.
• Experience implementing rapid operational turnarounds and/or rapid growth programs across strategic levers, planning or P&L modeling.
• Ability to create work product materials such as PowerPoint decks and Excel models.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and with all levels of an organization.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% and work outside traditional hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Own a workstream within a client service team to solve core challenges.
• Apply strategic perspective with disciplined implementation to identify levers for impact.
• Collaborate with clients across industries on large-scale transformations.

Skills

Strategic problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial modeling

Travel willingness

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Locations

• Atlanta


• Boston


• Charlotte


• Chicago


• Connecticut - Darien


• Dallas


• Houston


• Miami


• New Jersey


• New York City

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 join a client service team and take ownership of a workstream to solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face.

You will combine a strategic perspective with disciplined implementation to identify the strategic, operational, organizational, and financial levers that will deliver client impact. You will apply McKinsey’s results-oriented and proprietary McKinsey Transformation processes, which are backed by tools, benchmarks, and methodologies.

As part of McKinsey Transformation, you will work across all industries and sectors on large-scale, cross-functional transformation covering a wide range of topics. Our approach to transformation helps clients build a strategy that can create sustainable and inclusive growth.

As you collaborate directly with clients, you’ll help them solve problems, refine strategies, and create lasting transformations. By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we’ve left, you’ll ensure the impact of our work endures. In doing so, you’ll uphold McKinsey’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.

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.

• 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 degree required; advanced degree (i.e. MBA) preferred


• 6+ years of experience that includes a progressive career trajectory and outstanding professional impact, preferably with large, multi-national companies/organizations, investment banking, private equity or restructuring consulting


• Experience in implementing rapid and successful operational turnarounds and/or rapid growth programs across key strategic, revenue, cost and working capital levers, business planning or P&L modeling, working capital management, or 13-week cashflow preparation


• Ability to create work product-focused materials / outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables


• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment and working effectively with people at all levels in an organization


• Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times


• Willingness to travel up to 80% and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines)

Additional Requirements

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

Capabilities

• Transformation

Equal Opportunity

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. To help you understand what you can expect, the salary range for new joiners in this role in United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, is $192,000 - $192,000 USD gross per year. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it’s important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey’s discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

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