McKinsey & Company · 16 hours ago
Specialist - Strategy & Corporate Finance
New York City, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$192K/yr - $192K/yr
4+ years expMcKinsey & Company is a leading consulting firm that focuses on driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with clients. As a Specialist within the Strategy and Corporate Finance practice, you will be responsible for analyzing business problems, developing frameworks, and providing actionable recommendations to clients while overseeing junior colleagues.
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Responsibilities
You will work in teams of typically 3-5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of client engagement
This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and synthesizing and communicating recommendations to leadership and the client
As a Specialist within the Strategy and Corporate Finance practice, you will be responsible for bringing valuation principles and strategic thinking to each client situation
This includes developing frameworks to analyze business problems using qualitative and quantitative approaches, working on financial benchmarking and business modeling to provide fact-based rationale for client’s strategic choices across organic and inorganic upside opportunities
Key skills will include financial modeling, business analysis and insights, and general valuation knowledge
You will create presentations and analytical materials related to each topic, conduct qualitative analysis to frame, and solve conceptual problems through in-depth research and close collaboration with experts
As a Strategy & Corporate Finance Specialist, you will leverage your expertise to develop insights and actionable recommendations, while owning a workstream or a portion of it and overseeing junior colleagues
You will translate these recommendations into pragmatic, realistic actions and collaborate effectively with client team members, motivating them to engage and contribute their knowledge and capabilities
Additionally, you will codify your own expertise, synthesizing and sharing it with colleagues, and contribute to the Strategy & Corporate Finance practice by building cutting-edge knowledge, concepts, frameworks, tools, and ideas while staying updated on the latest thinking
Your role will also involve supporting client development efforts, such as contributing to proposals and white papers
McKinsey emphasizes strengths-based development and coaching, providing you with mentoring from colleagues, including a senior colleague from your office or practice who will guide your growth and help you achieve your career goals
Furthermore, you will have a professional development manager who will align your staffing with your priorities and the needs of client service teams
During your first few years with the firm, you will consult on multiple client engagements and work with many colleagues and clients across a range of industry areas
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate or master's degree and 4+ years of work experience after completing your undergraduate degree
2+ years of strategy, corporate finance, M&A or due diligence experience in a consulting firm, investment bank, accounting firm or major corporation; experience in a corporate development or strategic finance is preferred
Proficiency in financial analysis, including financial statement analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessment
Intellectual curiosity, creative thinking and problem-solving mindset
Adaptability and openness to collaborate in a flexible environment
Sensitivity on social responsibility and ambition to have a real impact on clients and on our communities
Analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Strong record of leadership in an academic, professional, or extracurricular setting
Thoughtful, empathic and comfortable communicator
Ability to communicate complex ideas in English, effectively, both verbally and in writing
Benefits
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
Paid time off
Company
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm and trusted advisor by businesses, governments, and institutions.
10001+ employees
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