Research Intern - Panorama Financial Institutions Insights & Consulting (PFIC)

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will be based in our office in Nairobi, Kenya as a member of our Panorama Financial Institutions Insights & Consulting (PFIC) team. PFIC is one of the largest knowledge and analytics teams globally and part of the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) practice, with ~250 members and a global footprint across 25+ locations, focusing on financial services domains, e.g., retail banking, corporate & investment banking, wealth & asset management, fintech and insurance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a research intern, your primary responsibilities will involve collecting, analyzing and synthesizing information that serves as critical inputs to client service teams, and developing expertise in a particular industry/function. 

• You will be expected to possess and build on a good understanding of industry trends/issues and have distinctive areas of expertise within the scope of your field. At the end of the fellowship, if in good standing, you will be eligible to apply for a full-time position at McKinsey. You will build on the experience and network you have gained to apply for an available role on a team you worked with during your fellowship, or apply for other open roles you are interested in.
• This is a 3 - 6 month internship whereby you will be working 35 - 40 hours a week dependent on the work at hand. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in business management, commerce, mathematics, statistics or economics
• Good understanding and knowledge of banking concepts and financial products, and a basic understanding of industry issues and competitive trends
• Experience with core Microsoft Office applications; advanced proficiency in Excel (data manipulation, pivot tables, etc.) and MS Word is required
• Entrepreneurial self-starter who enjoys the challenges and rewards of research work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Willing to work in a highly demanding and result-oriented team environment
• Superior problem-solving skills
• Highly analytical with excellent quantitative skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team