# Associate Intern [McKinsey](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/mckinsey.md) · New York · United States · [Strategy Consulting](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/strategy-consulting.md) McKinsey is hiring a Associate Intern in New York. Posted 2026-01-01; applications close 2026-03-02. **Apply**: https://www.mckinsey.com/careers/search-jobs/jobs/associateintern-14918 Posted 3mo ago. ## Role details ## Who you will work with Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is challenging work. You thrive in a high performance, high-reward culture—persevering through setbacks and exploring new paths to move forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you become a stronger leader faster than you imagined. Your colleagues at all levels will invest in your development as much as in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find elsewhere. When you join us, you will have: - **Continuous learning:** Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, helps you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. Embrace the fast-paced learning experience, own your journey. - **A voice that matters:** From day one, your ideas and contributions are valued. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, while upholding our ethics and integrity. Diverse perspectives are encouraged and critical to achieving the best outcomes. - **Global community:** Colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 nationalities foster creativity and enable the best solutions for clients. You’ll learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. - **World-class benefits:** In addition to a competitive salary (based on location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and that of your family. ## What you will do As an associate intern, you will join a client service team for 8–10 weeks, contributing to workstreams that help solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face. You’ll work with influential organizations—from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups. You will go the extra mile to deliver solutions that address immediate problems and drive long-term change. You’ll rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure recommendations are effective and lasting. You will play a role that goes beyond advising. You’ll be at the heart of the action—helping to uncover the true challenges behind a client’s strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. Working alongside clients and other colleagues, you’ll combine research, data analysis, interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values will be crucial in earning clients’ trust and delivering meaningful results. As you collaborate directly with clients, you’ll help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations. By equipping them with tools and knowledge to continue innovating after we’ve left, you’ll help ensure the lasting impact of our work. In doing so, you’ll uphold the firm’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve. ## Your background - Typically enrolled in an advanced graduate degree program (e.g., MBA, PhD). Requirements may vary by country or practice. - Excellent organizational capabilities, with the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion. - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and the local office language(s), with the ability to tailor your style to different audiences and seniority levels. - Proficient in rational decision-making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning. - Ability to create work-product-focused materials, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other deliverables. - Exceptional time management to manage responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment. - Ability to work or attend meetings outside traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times. - Ability to travel and work in varying environments that may be challenging or not easily accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines). ## More open roles at McKinsey - [Associate Intern](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/695658118ecf1d25ffd7e75f.md) — Hong Kong, posted 3mo ago - [Data Engineer I - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/695658118ecf1d25ffd7e765.md) — London, posted 3mo ago - [Consultant - Manufacturing](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/695658118ecf1d25ffd7e76c.md) — London, posted 3mo ago - [Business Analyst Intern](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/695658118ecf1d25ffd7e76d.md) — New York, posted 3mo ago - [Business Analyst](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/695658118ecf1d25ffd7e772.md) — Singapore, posted 3mo ago --- Updated: 2026-04-22 Canonical: https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/695658118ecf1d25ffd7e75d