2024_Summer Associate_DE

Full-timeAmericasAtlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington DC

Job Description

Summer Associate

 

Who are we 

As a global consulting partnership in more than 40 countries, our people make us who we are. We’re individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Over the years we’ve fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.   

 

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients, our colleagues, and our communities.  That’s why we take pride in being individual and inclusive and create a place where everyone can bring their full self to work.  

Make your mark as an associate this summer!

Are you ready to:

  • Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people for eight to 10 weeks to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients? 

  • Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you? 

  • Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?  

  • Be the difference and make it happen? 

If so, we are ready to help you: 

 

Discover. Collaborating with our clients across a range of industries and service practices, our people are always learning.  At Kearney, you will broaden your knowledge and experience across a breadth of areas, no matter your role.  Being rooted in expertise, we know our people deserve opportunities to go places and further their exposure to the business world.  

 

Grow. We believe in the power of apprenticeship. At Kearney, you work alongside colleagues who help you be the best you can be.  Through both, our structured programs and apprenticeship model, you will continue to learn and develop every day.  After all, we are here to help you not just perform, but to thrive in your career.  

 

Be yourself. At Kearney, we give you the freedom to contribute creatively while you also pursue your dreams. We want you to bring your whole self to work and to find joy in what you do.  That’s why we support our people when they want to let their uniqueness show and offer personalized opportunities including tuition support, flexible work programs, and externships. 

Qualifications

Who you are


If you’re reading this, you’re smart enough to already know what we’re looking for. Insightful, yes. Inquisitive, naturally. Collaborative, of course. But we’re also looking for problem-solvers who think further than that, who don’t accept the first thing in front of them, and who are always unapologetically themselves. 

This business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies and above all, people. That’s why we expect you to be:

  • Analytically inclined and love solving problems
  • Ready to share your ideas and opinions as soon as you join a team
  • Experienced 5-10 years in your chosen field
  • Enrolled in your first year in a competitive MBA program 
  • Fluent in English

Practice Preferences

You are eligible to apply for the six practices below. During your application, you will have the option to pick your ranking of the practices.

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

Kearney Analytics Associate: The analytics associate role is the post-MBA level position in our Kearney Analytics practice. Consultants who join the analytics team will work across industries. Candidates with a background in advanced analytics should consider this role.

Strategic Operations Associate: The Strategic Operations associate role is the post-MBA 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 associates will have the chance to work across all 4 towers.

Digital Transformation (DT) Associate: The DT Associate role is the post-MBA level position aligned to our Digital Transformation practice. Consultants who join the DT team will work across industries and will be functionally aligned to digital work. Candidates with a background in digital should consider this role.

Transactions and Transformations (T&T) Associate: The T&T associate role is the post-MBA level position aligned to our Transactions and Transformations practice. Consultants who join the T&T team will work throughout the entire end to end M&A cycle: deal strategy and screening support, diligence (commercial, operational, ESG, IT), pre and post close planning and execution, divestitures (from TSA creation through the entire carve out process, CXO corporate transformation and strategy. Candidates with a strong interest in mergers & acquisitions, transformation, and corporate strategy should consider this role.

Product Excellence and Renewal Lab (PERLab) Associate: PERL fuses world-class product design with Kearney's operational expertise to transform product portfolios. With a deep knowledge of consumer insights and design, PERLab improves profits, reduces complexity and costs, streamlines the supply chain, and helps companies achieve their sustainability goals.

 

Apply now!

Submit your resume via our website before Friday, December 1, 2023, at 9AM CT. 

 

Domestic Interview Process

Candidates interested in North American offices (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, D.C.) will have virtual first round interviews from January 8, 2024 to January 17, 2024. Final round interviews will be held on January 19 and January 26. If you are invited to first round interviews, you will receive a notice from a Kearney recruiter to schedule your interview.

    

International Process

Select international offices from the Asia Pacific, EMEA, and Latin American units will be recruiting from US schools. Candidates interested in international Associate opportunities should apply to this job posting and indicate your top two office(s) of interest. International offices actively seeking candidates for Associate positions are subject to change but currently include:

Americas

  • Bogota (Colombia)
  • Mexico City (Mexico)
  • Sao Paulo (Brazil)

Asia Pacific- must speak local languages

  • Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
  • Manila (Philippines)
  • Singapore
  • Jakarta (Indonesia)
  • Tokyo (Japan)

Europe- must speak local languages

  • Lisbon (Portugal)
  • Madrid (Spain)

Middle East

  • Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai (UAE)
  • Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)


Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
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. That’s why, 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.

Language Requirements

N/A