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Manager, Geopolitics

McKinsey & Company

McKinsey & Company

Atlanta, GA, USA · Boston, MA, USA · Brussels, Belgium · Germany · Kirchheim bei München, Germany · Berlin, Germany · Düsseldorf, Germany · Neu-Isenburg, Germany · Hamburg, Germany · Stuttgart, Germany
Posted on Mar 7, 2025
Communications

Manager, Geopolitics

Job ID: 95635
  • Atlanta
  • Boston
  • Brussels
  • Chicago
  • London
  • Madrid
  • New York City
  • Toronto
  • Washington DC


Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

You will work closely with colleagues across our firm, stewarding our geopolitics ecosystem of insights, including our firm’s Geopolitics Advisory Council and network of partner firms.
You will support client activation on geopolitics by curating, developing, and disseminating key materials for Practice leadership and client service teams. Additionally, you will contribute to our thought leadership pipeline by working on signature publications on geopolitics.
Your role will involve strengthening our firm’s internal capabilities by developing analytical products on key geopolitical developments that impact our firm. Furthermore, you will counsel and support our firm’s leadership and other functions on scenarios and strategic reviews related to geopolitics.

Your Growth

You will be a core member of McKinsey’s Geopolitics team. You will sit in our firm’s Reach and Engagement function whose mission is to ensure that appropriate insights on geopolitics reach key internal and client audiences, building awareness and engagement with our capabilities and knowledge. You will also work closely with and as part of the firm’s Geopolitics Practice that helps our clients translate the implications of geopolitical scenarios to business decision making and value creation.
You will report to Partner and Global Director of Geopolitics and will be based in North America.

Your qualifications and skills

  • 8+ years of professional experience in fields such as international affairs, public policy, consulting, corporate communications, journalism
  • Ability to scope and drive strategic projects end-to-end in close partnership with other teams with agility and an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Ability to counsel senior leaders on geopolitical developments, strategic implications and policy guidance and to develop trust-based relationships
  • Commitment to a collaborative team environment and apprenticeship
  • Strong external network from which to source strategic insights and partners
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills – working on complex, sensitive, time-critical issues, quickly getting up to speed on unfamiliar topics
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment by prioritizing and balancing competing, time-urgent demands and geographies
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including clear and concise writing and editorial skills, with strong personal presence and credibility
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
Industries
  • Public Sector
Capabilities
  • Transformation
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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 and Canadian jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in Canada and/or the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $159,200 - $212,100 in USD and $153,000 - $204,000 in CAD — to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary 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 Group - N/A
Job Skill Code - IFM - Initiative Manager
Function - Transformation
Industry - Public Sector
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Thu Feb 27 00:00:00 GMT 2025
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LinkedIn Job Title - Manager, Geopolitics
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LinkedIn Industry - Government Relations;Management Consulting;Political Organization
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level