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Specialist - Strategy & Corporate Finance

McKinsey & Company

Accounting & Finance

New York, NY, USA

USD 192k-192k / year

Posted on Jan 31, 2026

Consulting

Specialist - Strategy & Corporate Finance

Job ID: 104785

New York City

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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 in teams of typically 3-5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of client engagement. This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and synthesizing and communicating recommendations to leadership and the client.

As a Specialist within the Strategy and Corporate Finance practice, you will be responsible for bringing valuation principles and strategic thinking to each client situation. This includes developing frameworks to analyze business problems using qualitative and quantitative approaches, working on financial benchmarking and business modeling to provide fact-based rationale for client’s strategic choices across organic and inorganic upside opportunities. Key skills will include financial modeling, business analysis and insights, and general valuation knowledge. You will create presentations and analytical materials related to each topic, conduct qualitative analysis to frame, and solve conceptual problems through in-depth research and close collaboration with experts.

As a Strategy & Corporate Finance Specialist, you will leverage your expertise to develop insights and actionable recommendations, while owning a workstream or a portion of it and overseeing junior colleagues. You will translate these recommendations into pragmatic, realistic actions and collaborate effectively with client team members, motivating them to engage and contribute their knowledge and capabilities. Additionally, you will codify your own expertise, synthesizing and sharing it with colleagues, and contribute to the Strategy & Corporate Finance practice by building cutting-edge knowledge, concepts, frameworks, tools, and ideas while staying updated on the latest thinking. Your role will also involve supporting client development efforts, such as contributing to proposals and white papers. McKinsey emphasizes strengths-based development and coaching, providing you with mentoring from colleagues, including a senior colleague from your office or practice who will guide your growth and help you achieve your career goals. Furthermore, you will have a professional development manager who will align your staffing with your priorities and the needs of client service teams.

During your first few years with the firm, you will consult on multiple client engagements and work with many colleagues and clients across a range of industry areas. When you join McKinsey, you are joining a firm that will invest in your professional development.

Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your qualifications and skills

Undergraduate or master’s degree and 4+ years of work experience after completing your undergraduate degree
2+ years of strategy, corporate finance, M&A or due diligence experience in a consulting firm, investment bank, accounting firm or major corporation; experience in a corporate development or strategic finance is preferred
Proficiency in financial analysis, including financial statement analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessment
Intellectual curiosity, creative thinking and problem-solving mindset
Adaptability and openness to collaborate in a flexible environment
Sensitivity on social responsibility and ambition to have a real impact on clients and on our communities
Analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Strong record of leadership in an academic, professional, or extracurricular setting
Thoughtful, empathic and comfortable communicator
Ability to communicate complex ideas in English, effectively, both verbally and in writing

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

Industries

Financial Services

Capabilities

Strategy & Corporate Finance

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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity 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 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 $192,000 - $192,000 USD —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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