Praktikum als Associate Intern – Tech & AI (m/w/d)

About the Role

As an Associate Intern – Tech & AI, you will be part of a consulting team for eight to twelve weeks, contributing to solving our clients' most critical challenges. We collaborate closely with our clients to create scalable value through technology and AI. Our clients include some of the world's most influential organizations, from Fortune 500 and DAX companies to innovative startups. Here, you will be challenged and supported. You will develop solutions for current and pressing issues and drive long-term change. We trust your judgment and reliability to ensure our recommendations are effective and sustainable.

You will be on-site with the client, helping to fully leverage the potential of technology, IT, and artificial intelligence. Together with our clients and your McKinsey colleagues, you will combine research, data analysis, interviews, and brainstorming to generate new insights and innovative solutions. With your commitment to our values, you will earn the trust of our clients and achieve results as a team that bring about real change.

In direct collaboration with our clients, you will solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations. By equipping our clients with the right tools and insights, you will ensure that our projects lead to innovation and improvement and have a lasting impact even after completion. In this way, you will help McKinsey make a significant difference across various industries and societies.

Who You'll Work With

Creating sustainable change and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not an easy task. You thrive in an environment that demands and recognizes performance. You take on challenging tasks, learn from setbacks, and have the perseverance to forge new paths.

From us, you can expect that we will best support your drive and curiosity by providing you with the resources, mentoring, and opportunities needed for you to develop and take on responsibility. And faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues – at all levels – will not only support you in delivering excellent results for our clients but also in your personal development. Day by day, you will receive support, coaching, and valuable experiences that foster your growth.

What Awaits You

• Continuous Learning: At McKinsey, you can expect many structured programs to help you develop in all relevant areas. Look forward to an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development, and where you learn a lot, quickly.
• Your Voice Matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. With your innovative impulses and practical solution approaches, you will have a tangible impact while supporting the uncompromising adherence to our values and guidelines regarding ethics and integrity. We encourage diverse perspectives as they are crucial for achieving the best possible results.
• Global Community: With colleagues from over 65 countries and more than 100 different nationalities, diversity fosters our creativity and helps us find the best solutions for our clients. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Attractive Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your entry position), we offer an attractive benefits package, which includes, for example, comprehensive medical benefits for you, your partner, and children.

Application Deadline

You can apply to us year-round. We collect all applications until the next deadline. Then we review them and inform you about our decision. An overview of upcoming deadlines can be found here: zeitdichzubewerben.mckinsey.de

Required Application Documents

CV, cover letter (optional), and all relevant academic and work certificates, starting with the high school diploma.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• You are enrolled in an advanced degree program (e.g., PhD or MBA) with a technical, scientific (e.g., computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering), or business focus. Furthermore, you have a strong interest in topics related to the role of AI and digitalization in business.
• You impress with exceptional performance – both in and outside of your studies.
• Very strong team player.
• Excellent organizational skills and very good time management, including the ability to approach and complete tasks independently.
• Very good analytical skills, e.g., for making decisions based on data, facts, and logical reasoning.
• Ability to create project-related materials, such as PowerPoint presentations, Excel models, articles, or other written work.
• Excellent communication skills and excellent written and spoken language proficiency in German and English.

Key skills/competency

• Artificial Intelligence
• Technology Consulting
• Data Analysis
• Problem-Solving
• Client Engagement
• Research
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Project Management
• Teamwork