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Business Analyst Intern - McKinsey Tech & AI

McKinsey & Company · Paris, Île-de-France, France

  • On site
  • Internship
  • $45,000 / year
  • Paris, Île-de-France, France

Job highlights

  • Gain consulting experience with McKinsey Tech & AI.
  • Analyze information and develop client recommendations.
  • Work in diverse global teams on digital transformation.
  • Receive mentorship and accelerate leadership development.
  • Potential for full-time Business Analyst offer.

About the role

About McKinsey Tech & AI

McKinsey Tech & AI brings together the best of McKinsey’s Tech & AI capabilities to help our clients use digital technology and assets to transform their businesses. As part of this group, you’ll join a global team working on everything related to digital strategy/transformation, IT modernization, Agile scaling, digital marketing, etc.

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.

What You Will Experience

  • 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’ll work in teams of typically 3 – 5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of the client engagement. This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. You’ll also present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members. You’ll gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. Business Analysts Interns receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on their teams. Additionally, you’ll receive guidance and support from your local office in the selection of client projects, helping you to develop your skills and build your network.

This Business Analyst Intern position will give you first-hand experience with consulting at McKinsey. At the end of the internship, you may receive an offer to join us as a full-time Business Analyst after graduation. You will join as a business analyst intern in our Paris office and will be part of McKinsey Tech & AI for 6 months to be a part of our client teams. As part of this group, you’ll join a global team working on everything from IT modernization and strategy to agile, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. You’ll typically work on projects across all industries and functions and will be fully integrated with the rest of our global firm. You’ll also work with colleagues from across McKinsey & Company to help our clients deliver breakthrough products, experiences, and businesses, both on technology and non-technology topics.

When you join McKinsey, you are joining a firm whose culture is distinctive and inclusive. We will accelerate your development as a leader to create positive, enduring change in the world. In this role you will work on the best teams to help the best organizations in the world – in private, public, and in the social sectors – solve their most difficult problems. You will also work with many experts, from data scientists and researchers to software and app designers.

Your Qualifications and Skills

  • Enrolled in a master’s degree
  • Outstanding record of academic achievement
  • Currently enrolled in a Master Grande Ecole, Master of Engineering or MSc program in computer science, telecommunications, or other engineering/technical related field preferred
  • Demonstrated aptitude for analytics
  • Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
  • Strong record of initiative-taking and leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities
  • Resourceful, intellectually curious, high energy and mature
  • Fluent in French and in English

Key skills/competency

  • Business Analysis
  • Consulting
  • Data Analysis
  • Problem Solving
  • Client Engagement
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Digital Transformation
  • IT Strategy
  • Leadership
  • Communication

Skills & topics

  • Business Analyst Intern
  • McKinsey Tech & AI
  • Consulting Intern
  • Data Analysis
  • Digital Transformation
  • IT Strategy
  • Business Consulting
  • Master's Degree
  • Analytics
  • Leadership Development

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight academic achievements, leadership roles, and analytical aptitude. Use keywords from the job description for the Business Analyst Intern role.
  • Showcase your potential: Emphasize your master's degree, technical background, and fluency in French and English. Detail leadership experiences from work or extracurriculars.
  • Demonstrate curiosity: Prepare to discuss your intellectual curiosity and high energy during interviews. Highlight your problem-solving skills and resilience.
  • Research McKinsey: Understand their commitment to driving impact and developing leaders. Familiarize yourself with their Tech & AI focus.

Technical preparation

Review case study frameworks for consulting.,Practice data analysis and hypothesis testing.,Familiarize yourself with IT modernization concepts.,Understand agile and digital transformation principles.

Behavioral questions

Describe a time you led a challenging project.,How do you handle feedback and adapt?,Share an example of intellectual curiosity.,Discuss your approach to problem-solving.

Frequently asked questions

What is the primary focus of the Business Analyst Intern role at McKinsey Tech & AI?
The Business Analyst Intern at McKinsey Tech & AI will play an active role in client engagements, focusing on gathering and analyzing information, formulating hypotheses, developing recommendations, and implementing solutions within the realm of digital strategy, IT modernization, and digital transformation.
What academic background is preferred for the Business Analyst Intern position at McKinsey?
McKinsey prefers candidates currently enrolled in a Master Grande Ecole, Master of Engineering, or MSc program, particularly in computer science, telecommunications, or other engineering/technical fields, who have an outstanding record of academic achievement.
What are the language requirements for the Business Analyst Intern role at McKinsey Paris?
Fluency in both French and English is a requirement for the Business Analyst Intern position in McKinsey's Paris office, enabling effective communication with global teams and diverse clients.
Will I receive training and mentorship as a Business Analyst Intern at McKinsey?
Yes, Business Analyst Interns at McKinsey receive exceptional training, frequent coaching, and mentoring from colleagues. The firm emphasizes a strong learning and apprenticeship culture to accelerate your development as a leader.
What is the duration of the Business Analyst Intern role with McKinsey Tech & AI in Paris?
The Business Analyst Intern role with McKinsey Tech & AI in Paris is for a duration of 6 months.
Can this internship lead to a full-time position at McKinsey?
Yes, at the end of the internship, you may receive an offer to join McKinsey as a full-time Business Analyst after graduation, providing a potential pathway to a long-term career.
What kind of projects will a Business Analyst Intern work on at McKinsey Tech & AI?
Interns will work on projects related to IT modernization and strategy, agile methodologies, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital transformation across various industries and functions.
What are the key qualities McKinsey looks for in a Business Analyst Intern candidate?
McKinsey seeks individuals with a strong drive, determination, and curiosity, who thrive in a high-performance culture. Demonstrated aptitude for analytics, proven leadership, initiative, resourcefulness, and maturity are also highly valued.