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McKinsey & Company · 4 days ago

Client Development Specialist - Holistic Investment Thesis

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm that tackles complex challenges. They are seeking a Client Development Specialist to join the Holistic Investment Thesis team, where the role involves identifying client opportunities, collaborating with experts, and delivering actionable recommendations to maximize shareholder value.

ConsultingManagement ConsultingProfessional Services

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Identify new opportunities at target clients based on understanding of client needs, market dynamics and our capabilities; buoyed by insight on what it takes to “win”

Work with the CST to orchestrate and help drive the client conversation, applying a proven HIT formula on what it takes to “win”. The essence of the role is to uncover new opportunities in a holistic, bold way and define clear off-ramps to support execution

Estimate opportunities across multiple dimensions and collaborate with experts across the Firm to make them specific and actionable

Take accountability to deliver highest quality output, to support CEO / CFO discussion, by leveraging deep expertise in corporate finance, combined with experience in investment banking and transformation

Educate CSTs on how to develop a holistic agenda for a client, backed by a solid fact base

Support execution of client development agenda, collaborating with Cell/Solutions/CST leaders and take primary accountability for results; managing pipeline and account plans

Work hand in hand with leadership to shape the agenda for the Sector (e.g., identify priority clients and strategic discussion points, develop materials, monitor progress, etc.)

Actively work with McKinsey leaders on engaging with clients in follow up discussions (after initial HIT discussion) to broaden client buy-in, keep momentum and tailor our proposals. Engage actively with McKinsey leaders and clients when new developments arise, especially when these could be a ‘critical moment’ opportunity to connect with clients (e.g., changes in share price / analyst sentiments, M&A activity, etc.)

Build and maintain a broad network and deep expertise in the sector

Develop client relationships as part of HIT delivery and follow-up engagements with clients. Maintain client relationships built on expertise (e.g., with Finance, Controlling, MA, IR, etc. clients)

Qualification

Financial modelingCorporate financeStrategyPrivate equityConsulting experienceExcelPPTXStory-liningSynthesis skillsEntrepreneurial approachComfort with ambiguityTeam collaborationEffective communicationAttention to detail

Required

4-year degree required

2+ years of consulting or industry experience in corporate finance, strategy or private equity

Strong financial modeling skills

Comfort with conducting financial analyses and building a storyline that integrates multiple workstreams

Ability to build consensus for their ideas and help lead without formal line authority

Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situations

Excel, PPTX, story-lining, and synthesis skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization

Entrepreneurial approach, ability and desire to initiate the identification and pursuit of innovative ideas, complemented with great attention to details

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and local office language(s)

Preferred

advanced degree, preferably an MBA or master's degree in a relevant field

Prior experience as a consultant in a professional services firm

Benefits

Competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills)

Comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family

Company

McKinsey & Company

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McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm and trusted advisor by businesses, governments, and institutions.

Founded in 1926

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.mckinsey.com

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