Business Analyst - Tech & AI

McKinsey & Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Johannesburg is seeking a digital/technology consultant with 1+ years of relevant experience to drive end-to-end transformations across business, technology, processes and people. You will work in teams of 3–5, gathering and analyzing information, testing hypotheses, and delivering practical client recommendations.

You will receive exceptional training and frequent coaching from your team, including a partner to guide your career and development across client projects.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional work experience in digital related business or technology consulting.
• Official academic transcript required.
• Outstanding academic achievement in Digital Technology, Cloud, Cyber Security, IT strategy consulting, etc.
• Aptitude for analytics.
• Proven leadership in work or extracurricular activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive end-to-end digital transformations across business, technology, process, and people.
• Work in teams of 3 to 5 consultants, analyzing information, formulating hypotheses, and developing recommendations.
• Present results to client management and implement recommendations with client team members.
• Receive training and mentoring from your team, with support from a partner to guide your career.

Skills

Analytics

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Digital technology

Cloud

Cyber security

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

Who You’ll Work With

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.

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: 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 Impact

You will shape and drive end-to-end digital transformations across business, technology, process, and people, creating value by reinventing the core of our clients' businesses.

You will work in teams of 3 to 5 consultants, leveraging your strong passion for digital work. Your work includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. You will have the opportunity to present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members.

You will receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from your team. This support includes a partner assigned to you to help guide your career as well as formal training throughout your McKinsey career. Furthermore, you will receive guidance and support from our partners and professional development team in the selection of client projects, helping you to develop your skills and build your network.

You will work with Tech & AI at McKinsey in our Johannesburg office. This group brings together the best of Tech & AI at McKinsey's capabilities to help our clients use digital technology to transform their businesses.

You will join a global team working on everything from IT modernization and strategy to agile, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. You will typically work on projects across all industries and functions and will be fully integrated with the rest of our global firm. You will also work with colleagues from across McKinsey to help our clients deliver breakthrough products, experiences, and businesses, both on technology and non-technology topics.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• 1+ years of professional work experience in digital related business or technology consulting
• History of strong academic performance. (Submission of an official academic transcript is required)
• Outstanding record of academic achievement, functional knowledge or passion in Digital Technology, Cloud, Cyber Security, IT strategy consulting, etc.
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytics
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively