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Knowledge Analyst - Chemical Insights

McKinsey & Company

IT, Other Engineering

Houston, TX, USA

Posted on Aug 26, 2024

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Knowledge Analyst - Chemical Insights

Job ID: 90042

Houston

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Who You'll Work With

You will be based in our Houston office as part of our Chemicals Insights team. The Chemicals practice is a global network of chemical experts and practitioners. At any point in time, approximately 250 consultants are involved in chemicals-related client projects. In the past five years alone, our Chemicals practice has supported clients across the world on more than 1,000 strategic, operations, commercial and organization projects.

Powerful forces are reshaping the chemicals industry. As a result, the formula for success in its market is changing. Our industry experience and global reach make us uniquely positioned to help our clients address evolving challenges — and capture new opportunities within the chemicals industry.

What You'll Do

You will work in teams to solve some of the most pressing and complex issues at clients as well as support the development of new proprietary market perspectives for an array of value chains across the industry.

In this role, you will be staffed on client engagements and be responsible for identifying issues, forming hypotheses, conducting analysis, and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations. You will work in teams of typically 3-5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of the client engagement ranging from strategy and operations to conducting due diligence. Examples of the type of work include a detailed assessment/scan of potential end markets in order to identify potential growth opportunities for a leading advanced materials company and conducting a strategic benchmarking for a global chemicals player, highlighting the role of end markets, competition, geography, pricing and operations in driving value creation and profits. Additional examples include developing market-based insights into targeted markets for a US chemicals player, including assessment of the most attractive market segments, competitive landscape, internal capabilities and potential winning business models and formulating a sustainability roadmap for a global materials player as part of enterprise-wide transformation.

You will also contribute to McKinsey’s industry knowledge by staying up to date with the latest in the chemicals industry and you will contribute to proprietary models and analyses. This includes gathering the information necessary to develop these tools and synthesizing your findings into McKinsey formatted products. These products may be in the form of complex models and summary reports which evolve into standalone presentations that outline key findings and recommendations to internal and external audiences.

This role includes ~50% of time staffed on client engagements (with some travel involved) and ~50% of time working on internal tools and knowledge. The internal tools and knowledge developed can be across a variety of topics. An example includes building a tool across a suite of chemicals for microeconomic fundamental models where in client settings we take models to develop customized analysis or perspectives. Other tools developed to bring customized analysis and perspectives to clients. Internal knowledge time will be focused on developing expertise in particular area of chemicals or value chains of chemicals; writing insight articles, developing industry perspective documents, participating in conferences and helping to prepare materials.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in chemistry or engineering; advanced degree is a plus
1+ years of relevant experience in the chemicals industry; in various roles including operations, technical, commercial/procurement or market analysis
In-depth understanding of key products, value chains, applications, technology platforms in specialty chemicals, advanced materials and plastics
General understanding of chemicals/materials industry landscape (e.g., key players, trends and end markets)
Strong proficiency in modeling capability tools such as Python, R, Alteryx, Tableau, Excel
Outstanding performance track record and career development
Experience participating in or leading strategic projects, change management programs, commercial improvement programs and/or operational improvement projects is a plus
Strong business and industry acumen
Excellent problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills

Industries

Chemicals

Capabilities

Operations
Technology

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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly range for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $92,000 - $95,000 —to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.

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Job Skill Code - KA - Knowledge Analyst
Function - Operations;Technology
Industry - Chemicals
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Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Aug 15 00:00:00 GMT 2023
LinkedIn Posting City - Houston
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Texas
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LinkedIn Job Title - Knowledge Analyst - Chemical Insights
LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Engineering
LinkedIn Industry - Chemicals
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Entry level

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