Business Analyst

McKinsey & Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Austin is looking for a business analyst to join our client service team. In this role, you will tackle complex challenges faced by influential organizations while driving impactful changes. Your strong communication and organizational skills will be essential for delivering actionable solutions and fostering client relationships.

We provide extensive mentorship and a supportive environment for continuous learning, complemented by a competitive salary of $112,000 to $125,000, a comprehensive benefits package that enhances the well-being of our team members.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an undergraduate degree with less than 4 years of work experience.
• Excellent organizational abilities and strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to create various work products, including PowerPoint and Excel deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Join a client service team to solve client challenges.
• Collaborate with clients and other McKinsey colleagues to generate insights.
• Help clients refine strategies and implement transformations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organization capabilities

Rational decision-making

Exceptional time management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Locations

• Abu Dhabi
• Addis Ababa
• Athens
• Atlanta
• Auckland
• Austin
• Baku
• Bangkok
• Barcelona
• Beijing
• Belo Horizonte

YOUR IMPACT

As a business analyst, you will join a client service team and take ownership of a workstream to solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face.

These aren’t just any clients—they’re some of the most influential organizations around, from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups. We will expect you to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long‑term change. We’ll rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure our recommendations are effective and long‑lasting.

You will take on a role that goes beyond advising. You’ll be at the heart of the action—helping to uncover the true challenges behind a client’s strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. Working alongside clients and other McKinsey colleagues, you’ll combine research, data analysis, interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values will be crucial in earning our clients’ trust and delivering results that matter.

By collaborating directly with clients, you’ll help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations. By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating after we leave, you’ll ensure the impact of our work endures and 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 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: Colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities fuel creativity and help us come up with the best solutions for 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

• Typically, an undergraduate degree with less than 4 years of work experience; requirements may vary by country or practice.
• Excellent organization capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels.
• Proficient in rational decision‑making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning.
• Ability to create work‑product‑focused materials / outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables.
• Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment.
• Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times.
• Ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines).

Industries

• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive & Assembly

Capabilities

• Operations
• Organizational Structure

EEO Statements

In accordance with Ontario law, this job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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 U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in Canada and/or the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $112,000 – $125,000 in USD and $100,000 – $100,000 in CAD – to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary 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 such as 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.

FOR NON‑U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.

FOR BRAZILIAN APPLICANTS: Applicants for job positions in any office in Brazil have flexibility regarding qualifications and McKinsey & Company will not require previous experience of more than 6 months. If the job description indicates preferred prior work experience of more than 6 months, applicants for such job position in the Brazilian offices must interpret the preferred qualification described as limited up to 6 months maximum.