Kearney Business Analyst 2027

Business Analyst 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 by completing tasks such as gathering and analyzing data and conducting competitor assessment studies. Support project workstreams and teams as you work alongside clients 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 Looking to kick‑start your career in consulting In your final year of your undergraduate degree Fluent in English 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 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 make your mark, your way at Kearney.com/careers. Practice Preferences You are eligible for the practices below. During your application you will have the option to pick your ranking of the practices below. Communications, Media, and Technology (CMT) The telecommunications, media, and technology practices combine high‑impact service offerings to boost the competitiveness of our clients, working with them along the entire value chain—from strategy, product development, customer interaction, and digital enablement to operations, procurement, large‑scale cost programs, transformation, and supply chain. Consumer Industry and Retail Practice (CIRP) Today's consumer industries retail market presents extraordinary opportunities for companies to transform their operations and gain unprecedented competitive advantage and market share. Digital & Analytics (D&A) As technological shifts continue to disrupt industry, our clients face challenges that demand pragmatism, innovation, and a relentless focus on results. Our recently combined Digital and Analytics practice is uniquely positioned to address these challenges by helping clients think better, build better, and scale better. In doing so, we aim to become the leading digital, data, AI, and analytics firm for strategic operations, the trusted partner for CEOs, COOs, CIOs, CDOs, and CTOs for their most important digital and technology‑driven transformations, and the consultants of choice in an AI‑enabled world. Energy & Processes (EPI) Energy and Process Industries is a dynamic and growing practice that powers every industry and sector. We partner with practices across the firm to build compelling perspectives and offerings to our clients and work on cutting‑edge projects that directly impact our way of life. Candidates with a strong interest or background in Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Metals & Mining, or ESG/Sustainability should consider this role. General Practice (GP) Generalist role with no practice alignment. The Analyst 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 manager level. Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice (HLS) The HLS practice teams with companies across biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, distributors and pharmacies, payers and providers, and consumer health to address their strategic and operational issues. Mobility, Defense, and Advanced Industries (MDI) The automotive, aerospace and defense, transportation, travel, industrial products, and infrastructure practice integrates all the capabilities of the end‑to‑end mobility value chain. From innovative product design to complex engineering infrastructure, our industries represent the backbone of the global economy. Private Equity and Principal Investors (PEPI) Consultants who join the PEPI 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. Those aligned to PEPI must be based in our Chicago or New York offices. Strategy, Growth & Organization Transformation (SG&OT) The SG&OT practice deals with a vast number of topics ranging from the structure of organizations, the processes they run, and how they engage their people, focusing on general and administrative (G&A) processes such as finance, accounting, and human resources. Strategic Operations (SOP) 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 four towers: production, plan, source and distribute. Immigration Considerations 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. Salary and Benefits Business Analyst base salary - $100,000 - $105,000: However, it is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, office location, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, paid sick time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well‑being. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kearney