Metals & Critical Minerals Strategy Specialist

McKinsey & Company; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 172.800 - 211.200; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

McKinsey & Company in Chicago seeks a metals market strategy professional to solve complex client issues in metals markets, CAPEX evaluation, and due diligence. You will work on engagements, identify issues, form hypotheses, design analyses, and present actionable recommendations.

The role emphasizes leadership, knowledge development, and keeping pace with AI and digital analytics in manufacturing. The position offers growth within a global firm, collaboration across teams, and a strong

Qualifikationen

• Undergraduate degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of metals market strategy, commercial due diligence, CAPEX evaluation or consulting.
• Experience with complex datasets including time series data, financial statements, or market benchmarks.
• Excellent organizational capabilities and ability to work independently.
• Proficient in data-driven decision making with clear reasoning.
• Ability to produce work-product outputs such as PowerPoint decks and Excel models.
• Exceptional time management in a largely autonomous environment.
• Willingness to travel and work in varied environments (factories, mines).
• Strong written and verbal communication in English and local office language(s).

Aufgaben

• Identify issues, form hypotheses, and design analyses for client engagements.
• Synthesize conclusions into actionable recommendations and help implement change with clients.
• Lead or contribute to knowledge development to expand metals capabilities.
• Develop and maintain a strong internal reputation and network with client teams.
• Work with teams on strategy, operations, and due diligence; deploy AI and digital analytics to improve processes.

Kenntnisse

Metals market knowledge

Data analysis

Time series data

PowerPoint decks

Excel modeling

Leadership

Ausbildung

Undergraduate degree in metallurgical engineering

Materials science / chemical engineering / mechanical engineering

Advanced degree (plus)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

McKinsey & Company in Chicago seeks a metals market strategy professional to solve complex client issues in metals markets, CAPEX evaluation, and due diligence. You will work on engagements, identify issues, form hypotheses, design analyses, and present actionable recommendations.

The role emphasizes leadership, knowledge development, and keeping pace with AI and digital analytics in manufacturing. The position offers growth within a global firm, collaboration across teams, and a strong