WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will work in our McKinsey Knowledge Center in Nairobi within the Panorama Financial Institutions Center (PFIC). PFIC is one of the largest knowledge and analytics teams globally and part of the FIG practice, with ~230 members and a global footprint across 25+ locations, focusing on financial services domains, e.g., Retail banking, Corporate & Investment Banking, Wealth & Asset Management, Fintech and Insurance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• You will be expected to help to build and maintain our knowledge assets around banking market sizing; you will also serve clients by leveraging our tools to bring insights around the banking landscape.
• You will have a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of the financial sector worldwide, to further build your data management and analytical skills, and to work in a dynamic business environment; you will receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from more senior colleagues. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility and work closely with internal McKinsey colleagues as well as external clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-graduation in finance with a stellar academic record throughout their education career
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong analytical capability: dedication to data accuracy, outstanding attention to detail, and ability to synthesize complex relationships
• Experienced user of Excel; R/Python/other advanced analytics tool or programming knowledge is a plus
• Basic understanding of banking economics and macroeconomics; familiarity with banks’ financial reports is a plus

Junior Associates join our offices and practices (e.g. Digital, Marketing & Sales, Operations, etc.) around the world to work in teams and directly with our clients. In addition to these locations,

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 social sectors – solve their most difficult problems. You will also work with many experts, from data scientists and researchers to software and app designers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• You’ll 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 developing and communicating recommendations.  You’ll also have the opportunity to present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members. 
• Junior Associates receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on their teams.  This support includes a Partner from your local office or practice assigned to you to help guide your career as well as up to five weeks of formal training in your first few years. Additionally, you’ll receive guidance and support from your local office or practice in the selection of client projects, helping you to develop your skills and build your network.
• While all consultants develop specialized knowledge and a focused program as they progress with McKinsey, most are initially very broad in their focus, meaning they do not need specific industry or functional expertise to be successful. For consultants who join McKinsey as experienced professionals, this can mean building on previous knowledge or developing unique experience in an area that is completely new.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree and excellent academic record required
• Outstanding records of academic and managerial or professional achievement
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills   
• Strong record of leadership in an academic, professional, or extracurricular setting
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing – in English and the local office language(s)
• Willingness to travel