Kearney Associate IESE 2025
Full-timeAmericas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & AfricaBerlin, Bogota, Bucharest, Dubai, Dusseldorf, Johannesburg, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Prague, Riyadh, Shanghai, TokyoJob Description
As an associate at Kearney, you will contribute to consulting project teams as they offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients. Depending on each client’s unique needs, projects can differ in length, size and location, giving you unique, hands-on experiences across a range of industries and service practices.
Working alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people, you will broaden your knowledge and experience in an open, agile, and collaborative environment. With the freedom to be yourself and recognition for what you bring to the table, you can put your purpose into action and help build a future that works for everyone, everywhere—as a Kearney Original.
Key responsibilities
̶ Ensure the success of projects to complete tasks such as gathering and analyzing data and conducting competitor assessment studies.
̶ Lead project workstreams and teams (as needed), working alongside the client to create recommendations and implement co-created solutions.
̶ Assist the firm’s business development through generating proposals.
̶ Contribute to the development of thought leadership and other internal and external reports and articles.
̶ Participate in firm building opportunities, e.g. recruiting, training, and mentoring.
Who you are
After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies, and above all, people. That’s why, we look for collaborative, insightful, and inquisitive problem-solvers who do not accept the first thing in front of them and who are always unapologetically themselves.
We want to hear from you if you are:
̶ Ready to share your ideas and contribute as soon as you join a team
̶ Analytically inclined and enjoy solving problems
̶ Able to prioritize and are a doer by nature
̶ Experienced (minimum 3-4 years) in a rigorous environment, such as a global company or consulting firm, investment Banking or other relevant industry/functional experience.
̶ Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics and Engineering; MBA
̶ A proven record of academic excellence
̶ Fluent in English and native language of the Unit(s) you're applying to
What we can offer you
Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
· Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
· Comprehensive medical insurance for employees
· Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above)
· Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
· Personalized opportunities, including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals
Read more about our benefits and how you can a make your mark, your way at Kearney.com/careers.
Apply now
Submit your cover letter, CV, and academic transcripts (.doc or .pdf format only) via our website before September, 8th.
Interview process
Candidates will have virtual and/or in person first-round interviews from September 23rd 2024 onwards, as established per IESE's guidelines. If you are invited to first round interviews, you will receive a notice from a Kearney recruiter to schedule your interview
Questions? Please Contact +34 91 557 78 00
Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination
Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. That’s why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. 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 or ethnicity, 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. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting.
Language Requirements
Excellent communication in English and native language of the Unit(s) you are applying to