Business Analyst

Kearney

As a global consulting partnership in more than 40 countries, our people make us who we are. We’re individuals who take as much joy from those we work with as the work itself. Driven to be the difference between a big idea and making it happen, we help our clients break through.

What You Can Expect 

• Individual and inclusive to our core. As a business analyst, you will receive full and ready access to our firm’s best talent to help you learn, develop and make your mark.

• Personal and practical. You will work alongside colleagues who will help you grow as you help our clients solve their most important issues – that’s just our style.

• We’re big enough to have it covered, small enough to really care. This holds true for both you and our clients. You will be able to make an impact and develop your potential from day one within a professional environment and culture that actively fosters the following:

Personal development. At Kearney, we encourage you to be yourself, and we give you the freedom to contribute creatively while you also learn, develop and make your mark. The rich, diverse backgrounds of our consultants have a direct impact on what our teams accomplish every day—a dynamic that has defined our culture for more than 90 years. Together, we work on stimulating projects that produce powerful, transformative results for clients, both now and in the long term.

Entrepreneurial approach. The Kearney business analyst role is an outstanding introduction to the discipline of management consulting. No two client engagements are alike, and we are committed to providing you with a hands-on experience that will have a positive impact on the rest of your career. As a business analyst, you will work alongside our clients, rather than working on projects from a distance. Typical responsibilities include engaging with clients through in-depth interviews, model development, complex analyses, and research assignments, while working on client sites across a wide range of industries and locations.

Supportive environment. Training is a crucial component of your introduction to the firm. As a business analyst, you will attend training programs where you learn essential concepts and methodologies that are crucial to management consulting. A variety of opportunities, often led by our own best and brightest consultants, will expand your consulting knowledge and allow you to explore new areas of interest. Our training approach also lets you meet and network with colleagues from across the region for an enriching experience. Because we take a tailored approach to performance management and career advancement, your role grows as rapidly as your performance warrants. You will benefit from our global scale and capability, as well as from the speed and nimbleness of our close-knit teams. Top-performing consultants who have been with the firm for at least two years and who are committed to returning to the firm are eligible for tuition support from the Kearney Scholars’ Program.
 

Qualifications

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN FOR CURRENT GRADUATING SENIORS (AND GRADUATING NON-MBA MASTER’S DEGREE CANDIDATES) WHO ARE INTERESTED IN 2021 FULL TIME BUSINESS ANALYST OPPORTUNITIES IN NORTH AMERICA.   

KEARNEY MUST CONSIDER CURRENT U.S. IMMIGRATION RULES AND OBLIGATIONS FOR OUR FULL-TIME ENTRY LEVEL ROLES, ESPECIALLY WHERE VISA SPONSORSHIP IS REQUIRED. FOR THIS REASON, WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER BUSINESS ANALYST CANDIDATES THAT REQUIRE VISA SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, THIS INCLUDES STEM OPT EXTENSIONS. 

THIS APPLICATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SPRING 2021, AT WHICH TIME WE WILL EVALUATE OUR HIRING NEEDS AND REACH OUT TO CANDIDATES. 

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Practice Preferences

You are eligible for the three practices below. During your application you will have the option to pick your ranking of the practices below. This application is not eligible for our Digital Transformation practice and if ranked will not be considered.

General Practice: Generalist role with no practice alignment. The BA role is our entry level consulting position and will work across industries and functions without specializing. All consultants are expected to specialize by the senior associate/manager level. 

Analytics: The analytics analyst role is the entry level position in our Analytics practice, under the broader umbrella of Strategic Operations. Consultants who join the analytics team will work across industries. Candidates with a strong interest or background in analytics should consider this role.

Strategic Operations: The Strategic Operations analyst role is the entry level position aligned to our Strategic Operations practice. Consultants who join the Strategic Operations team will work across industries. Candidates with a strong interest or background in operations (plan, make, source or deliver) should consider this role. Strategic operations analysts will have the chance to work across all 4 towers.

 
Interview Process

 
Candidates interested in North American offices (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.) will receive details about interview dates in early spring 2021. 

What We Seek

We are looking for talented problem-solvers who are ready to integrate as full members of the client team. Business analysts are expected to contribute ideas, opinions, and new information. The following qualifications are preferred:

•  Bachelor’s degree or non-MBA advanced degree in business, engineering, or the liberal arts
•  Proven success in a rigorous environment such as consulting, Global 500, or Fortune 500 companies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Strong critical thinking and analytical capabilities
•  Forward-thinking and collaborative approach to problem-solving
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination

Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their most mission critical problems.

Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply.