Capabilities & Insights Junior Analyst

Overview

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Full Job Description

Do you thrive on solving complex and pressing challenges—ones that bring together curious, ambitious, and driven leaders who aim to improve every day? If this resonates with you, you've found the right opportunity.

Who You'll Work With

You will join our Gurugram, India office as a full-time member of our Capabilities and Insights team in the Travel, Logistics, and Infrastructure practice.

Our Travel, Transport, and Logistics practice collaborates with clients in the travel and tourism industry, as well as in the freight and passenger transportation sectors, including:

• Airlines, airports, and tour operators
• Hotels and rental car providers
• Railroads and urban transit operators
• Postal, parcel, and express services
• Trucking companies, port operators, shipping lines, and more

You will also be a part of our global Client Capabilities Network (CCN), which includes over 2,500 client capabilities professionals worldwide. This network works closely with consultants to deliver impactful transformations for clients. The team provides agile, targeted support and contributes to the firm’s R&D efforts by developing new knowledge, refining proprietary capabilities, and maintaining advanced tools and datasets.

Our portfolio includes advanced research, asset-backed diagnostics, benchmarking, and workflow support. With deep expertise and advanced techniques, our professionals deliver tailored, high-quality solutions to on-demand challenges.

Your Role and Impact

You will develop industry-leading analyses, stay current with industry trends, and support consultants in applying cutting-edge business insights to solve client problems.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with global colleagues to provide research support for McKinsey consulting teams focused on the Americas and global transportation markets.
• Address complex problems for leading organizations in the sector by leveraging creativity, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Deliver insights and ideas through structured, clear communications.
• As your industry experience grows, become a thought partner to senior professionals and deepen your expertise in specific knowledge areas or industry trends.
• Continuously enhance your skills and expand on your strengths through ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications and Skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate degree preferred.

Experience:

• 6+ years of relevant professional experience in education, transport, or research-focused roles within the industry.
• Strong understanding of financial, economic, and business concepts and terminology.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other core business tools.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Soft Skills:

• Professional attitude, collaborative team player, and service-oriented mindset.
• Strong work ethic and a "can-do" attitude.
• High levels of curiosity, creativity, and excitement for working in a cross-cultural environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and inspire younger colleagues.

What You'll Gain

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work on cutting-edge industry challenges alongside a global network of experts.
• Develop new skills and expand your expertise in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Gain exposure to top-tier clients in the transportation and logistics sectors while making a meaningful impact.