North American
Knowledge Center (Waltham) Research Analyst
Overview:
Research/Information
Analysts assist teams by collecting, summarizing,
analyzing, and synthesizing facts that serve as critical inputs to client service
teams, interpreting their findings into implications for consulting teams. As
an Analyst, you also help to provide alternatives for data that is not readily
available, drawing upon both your steadily growing expertise about your
chosen knowledge domain, and your ability to leverage the Knowledge
Management (KM) network and resources. Analysts work on team requests
requiring specific source expertise, research, and analysis. You are expected
to have and develop significant source knowledge, understanding quality,
cost and potential suitability to address a variety of team needs, as well as
contribute to building successful KM teams with a distinctive service culture
and community spirit.
Detailed Description:
¶ Client
service team support. You work with consultants to scope and
prioritize their research needs, identify the key issues through discussions
with requestors and, on that basis, to determine the most appropriate, cost-
effective and timely research solutions. You gather the necessary raw
information using a broad spectrum of sources and organize, analyze, and
synthesize the findings into targeted, McKinsey-formatted end products.
These end products may be in the form of packs, single exhibits, written
summaries, and spreadsheets.
¶ Knowledge development. You are expected to develop a knowledge
spike, acquiring an appropriately broad understanding of the relevant
structure, players, and trends in your topic area(s). You also need to
become familiar with the McKinsey knowledge network and relevant
sources.
¶ Unit Contribution. You will participate in knowledge building efforts and
people development processes. Additionally, you are expected to actively
promote and contribute to knowledge sharing and coaching with colleagues.
All team members take on and participate in activities beyond their
immediate responsibilities.
Desired Skills:
Ideal candidates
for this role will be self-starters who enjoy the challenges
and rewards of research and information work in a dynamic and team-based
environment. Specifically, candidates will demonstrate:
¶ Strong problem-solving,
analytical, and quantitative skills
¶ Inquisitive, investigative nature
¶ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
¶ Good grasp of economic, financial, and general business concepts and
terminology
¶ Excellent search skills on commercial databases and web sources
¶ Extensive knowledge of Firm frameworks and formatting
¶ Professional attitude and service orientation; team player
¶ Strong multi-tasking abilities and time management skills
¶ Well developed IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and basic financial
analysis packages)
Please note that we
require both local language and English language fluency for all positions in
countries where English is not the native language.
Background/Training:
¶ Education. An
undergraduate degree from a respected institution with
demonstrated analytical expertise is required. For those without related work
experience, an advanced degree is also required. Concentration or advanced
work in a business-related discipline is a plus.
¶ Previous experience. At least two years of relevant industry or research
experience, preferably working in a research environment, or with
demonstrated involvement in discrete research-type projects.
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