Job ID: 112420

- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- New Delhi
- Gurugram
- Kolkata
- Mumbai

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will have the opportunity to be an entrepreneur, identifying new opportunities to help clients make lasting improvements to their performance and realize their most important goals.

You will provide your knowledge and expertise to top managers at client organizations. You will coach, lead, and advise consultants as they develop, framing business problems in a way that they can take action to solve. You will join teams in problem solving sessions and be a thought partner to engagement managers on both team and client management.

You are joining a firm that will invest in your professional development. You will: receive training and coaching on how to better: lead teams and clients through challenges in an inclusive, empathetic way; coach and sponsor others; command attention with all audiences using a variety of techniques; and structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them.

You will typically lead multiple teams of 3–5 consultants and will help our clients in the Advanced Industries and Aerospace & Defense sectors solve some of their most pressing problems with Strategy & Performance.

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 quick-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 degree (graduate degree a plus) and record of strong academic achievement
- 7+ years of post-undergraduate work experience; or recent masters’ degree with relevant work experience
- Demonstrated core aerospace & defense (A&D;) market (OEM/Prime, Tier 1, Tier 2, and below) in a business setting is preferred
- Strong understanding and passion in A&D; and related industries and be willing to gain specific industry knowledge
- Curious and creative team member who has strong people skills and the ability to have influence and impact in their work
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills
- Solid understanding of financial, economic, and general business concepts and terminology
- Ability to accomplish work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a high attention to detail
- Professional and positive attitude, work standards, and service orientation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required; Advanced software knowledge (e.g. Alteryx, Tableau) is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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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.

📌 Expert AP - Aerospace and Defence (Bengaluru)
🏢 McKinsey
📍 Bengaluru