PERL Business Analyst

Net Impact; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings contributions

Medical insurance for employees and/​f

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible work programs

Home office stipend

Wellness program

Annual wellness program

Job summary

Kearney seeks a Business Analyst to support the Product Excellence and Renewal Lab (PERLab) in Chicago. You will conduct market, customer, and competitive research, build models, and craft concise analyses for client teams.

You will collaborate with SMEs, participate in interviews, present findings, and use AI thoughtfully while learning from feedback. 0–2 years of experience; a relevant degree is required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Clear communication and storytelling for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, customer, competitor, product, service, technology, supplier, and business model research.
• Support analyses of products, services, operations, costs, value chains and competitive positioning.
• Build market-sizing models, business cases, analytical exhibits and structured fact bases.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to understand analyses and implications.
• Participate in interviews, problem-solving sessions and client meetings.
• Develop concise presentations and communicate findings clearly to varied audiences.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Research ability

Communication skills

Curiosity

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, economics, analytics, computer science

Job description

Job DescriptionBusiness AnalystAs a Business Analyst at Kearney, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of our Product Excellence and Renewal Lab (PERLab), where we offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients.PERLab combines Kearney’s operational expertise with world-class product design and proprietary data tools to transform product portfolios. With deep expertise in consumer insights and design, PERLab helps clients improve profitability, reduce complexity and costs, streamline supply chains, and advance their sustainability goals. In partnership with TEAMS, a global strategic design company with expertise in product design, user experience and industrial design, PERLab tears down products, addresses pain points across manufacturing and supply chain processes, and unlocks opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency throughout the product life cycle.What you will doConduct research on markets, customers, competitors, products, services, technologies, suppliers and business models.Support analyses of products, services, operations, costs, value chains and competitive positioning.Build market-sizing models, business cases, analytical exhibits and structured fact bases.Work with subject-matter experts to understand technical, operational and market analyses and identify commercial and strategic implications.Participate in interviews, team problem-solving sessions and client meetings.Develop concise presentations and communicate findings clearly to a range of audiences.Build context proactively, test hypotheses, identify inconsistencies and attempt a structured solution before relying on detailed instructions.Use feedback and AI as learning accelerators while verifying important outputs and being explicit about what remains uncertain.What you bring0–2 years of full-time professional experience; relevant internships, co-ops, research or project experience strongly valued.Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, analytics, computer science or a related discipline required.Demonstrated ability to understand complex products, services, technologies or business processes and translate information into practical insights.Experience or interest in analytical, research-oriented or problem-solving work through internships, university projects, case competitions, research, student organizations, entrepreneurial activities, data or analytics projects, process-improvement work or similar experiences.Strong analytical reasoning, curiosity, research ability and communication skills, with evidence of self-directed learning and ownership.Evidence of initiative, teamwork, humility and willingness to learn from feedback; uses AI thoughtfully without mistaking fluent output for expertise.Prior management consulting experience is not required.What we can offer youEvery day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are supported by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:Generous retirement savings contributions.Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families.Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities.Personalized opportunities, including talent mobility, flexible work programs and externships, help you chart a unique career journey and pursue your personal and professional goals.Read more about our benefits and careers at Kearney.com/careers.Compensation range: $106k to $108kIt is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Wellhub and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees' physical, mental and emotional well-being.Equal employment opportunity and non-discriminationKearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues and our clients.That’s why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment.Kearney is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, promote, develop and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other difference consistent with applicable laws.This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting. #LI-DNI