Kearney aims to be the difference of purpose for our clients, people, communities, and the planet by pursuing sustainable positive results in everything we do, as established in our principle of “essential rightness.” We seek to fulfill this purpose mission for our clients, in our partnerships, and through our daily work—deploying advanced technology know-how and talent for an ecosystem of lasting economic, social, and environmental solutions.

The mental health and well-being of our people is extremely important to us, and essential to staying healthy, happy, and engaged.

The overall well-being of our people—from social to physical to cultural to mental—is a top priority for Kearney. As a firm, we strive to be the difference for our people and aspire to provide a culture where people thrive and can bring their whole selves to work—and mental health and well-being are essential to making that happen.

BENEFITS:

Employee benefits

At Kearney, we strive to take care of the whole person. This means taking care of the well-being of both yourself and your family. We understand that everyone at the firm has different needs. It is our aim to provide a suite of benefits that can help each of you, whether you need mental healthcare, want to expand your skills through a global mobility experience, or can gain peace of mind with back-up childcare or time off to care for an aging loved one.

Health and well-being

• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families (in locations where this is the norm)
• Employee Assistance Program (personal and professional mental, financial, and legal support)
• Disability and life insurance
• Unlimited access to Unmind for all employees and a nominated plus one
• Annual health check-ups and flu vaccinations*
• Gym membership discounts/subsidies*
• Mental Health Ambassador Program
• Global Ombuds Program
• Healthy food and drink options in offices*
• And more

Rewards and recognition

• Competitive compensation including annual bonuses
• Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
• 401(k) savings plan and profit sharing (US only)
• Recognition opportunities through internal awards
• Car and bike leasing options*
• Non-partner equity-based awards. In 2022, we established a non-partner equity award program that creates wealth opportunities tied to long-term firm performance for a broader set of colleagues, beginning at the consulting manager level. By offering equity awards earlier in your career, Kearney is building an ownership-minded firm where both you and the firm grow together.
• And more

Flexibility and sustainability

• Parental/family leave
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and bereavement
• Adoption and fertility assistance, including egg freezing and surrogacy*
• Leave of Absence (LOA) program
• Success with Flex program
• Pathway for Parents program
• Reimagined Ways of Working, including hybrid and remote teaming
• And more

Personal growth and community

• Employee resource groups
• Transformational learning and development opportunities
• Global Talent Mobility program
• Social Impact Externship Program
• Scholar Program and other continuing education support*
• Sponsorship program*
• Days of Action and volunteer time*
• Firm donation matching
• Office events and activities
• And more​​​​​​

*Available in certain locations

We strive to provide benefits packages and programs that are inclusive and valued by our people in every location. As a global firm, we recognize the needs of our colleagues may differ by location due to local country legislation and offerings. The benefits listed above are subject to change and are shared as examples of our comprehensive benefits and rewards programs.

GLOBAL MOBILITY

Kearney is committed to providing opportunities for global experience, whether as a self-initiated transfer to another country or an assignment to fill a temporary business need or staff a client project.

Global experience provides an opportunity to cultivate valuable skills and attributes for addressing our clients’ needs, such as a broader mindset, cultural sensitivity, emotional resilience, or an ability to manage complexity or build relationships.

These skills are especially developed when working in other regions. Consultants and management services colleagues have transferred to another office location in more than 20 countries. Typically, more than 50 percent of transfers are at the analyst and associate levels. And consultants may work on client engagements outside their home country, gaining international experience. Consider how mobility at Kearney could offer you an opportunity for unsurpassed personal growth!

Our people are our business, and we provide them with the resources needed to grow and exceed expectations, no matter where their careers take them.

Our people are our business, and we provide them with the resources needed to grow and exceed expectations, no matter where their careers take them.

ROLES AT KEARNEY:

Intern

Kearney’s internship program offers you the opportunity to experience management consulting in a uniquely collegial way. Our six- to 10-week program typically begins with an orientation to your local office, followed by training where you learn the tools and methodologies required for success in management consulting. You will be assigned a mentor who will stay actively engaged with your project manager, and together they will offer continuous support and guidance throughout the program. As a Kearney intern, together with your project team you will develop models, perform complex analyses, and work on data-gathering assignments, both at client sites and in the office. Learn more

Business analyst

Our business analysts are talented problem solvers who are ready to contribute immediately to the client team. Typical responsibilities include developing models, performing complex analyses, and working on both onsite and offsite research. Most business analysts join us immediately after graduating with undergraduate degrees, but others join after gaining industry experience, studying abroad, or pursuing graduate work in non-business areas.

Associate

Our associates accumulate unique experiences in a distinctive and entrepreneurial atmosphere. They are ready to make their mark and immediately contribute to client teams. Typical responsibilities include gathering and analyzing data, conducting competitor assessment studies, generating proposals, leading teams, and recommending and implementing co-created solutions alongside the client. Our associates are given the space and support they need to nurture their entrepreneurial spirit, giving them the hands-on experiences that make a lifelong impact.

Manager

Our managers know how to inspire and excite their talented, driven, and creative colleagues as they lead the day-to-day direction of client projects. Working with senior leaders, managers develop and champion consulting teams while ensuring the delivery of honest, original, and practical guidance to our clients. They own their ideas and continue to learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to them. Manager candidates come to us equipped with honed expertise in leading complex teams.

Principal

Our principals bring unique industry expertise that helps drive new business for the firm and strengthen existing client relationships. They successfully lead and mentor diverse colleagues, handle client leads, and identify new business opportunities while demonstrating integrity and embodying our core values.

Associate partner

Our associate partners, who are one formal step away from becoming partners, are trusted advisors to our clients, colleagues, and communities. Not only do they take on delivery responsibility for projects, working directly with partners and project teams, but they actively lead relationship development to ensure their and the firm’s continued growth. Associate partners are committed to developing both our firm and our people, and are role models for our values, culture, and purpose.

Partner

Our partners are at the forefront of the firm—our most trusted advisors to clients and thought leaders in the industry. They work to deepen client relationships, to deliver original solutions, and to develop their teams as future leaders of the firm, from business analyst to associate partner. They embody our values and culture in all that they do and are driven by the firm’s mission to be the difference for our clients, communities, and colleagues.

Analytics

Kearney Analytics creates data and analytics-powered solutions for our clients. In our global and fast-growing team, leading-edge data and analytics competence meets Kearney’s unique industry experience. Join us to break new ground in supporting our clients in their data-driven and analytics-driven transformations.

We welcome applicants directly from university but are also looking for experienced professionals from data and analytics services firms or corporations.

Analytics consultant

Our analytics consultants act as translators between analytics and business functions. Jointly with the client, they define data and analytics-related requirements and solutions. As part of our project teams, they help solve the most complex business challenges our clients face by applying leading-edge data and analytics solutions. Our analytics consultants have a degree in data science or engineering as well as an advanced degree in business administration. Most analytics consultants join us immediately after graduating but more experienced talents join us as analytics associates or managers from analytics services firms or corporates.

Data scientists

Our data scientists apply leading-edge advanced analytics and modeling techniques to interpret data and provide forward-looking recommendations to our clients. They apply and innovate artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to solve complex business challenges. In a team with data engineers, solution developers, and analytics consultants, they create data science-powered solutions for our clients. In addition to client work, data scientists also continuously innovate our Kearney Analytics solution portfolio to stay leading-edge in our client offering. Our data scientists have an advanced degree in data science, engineering, physics, statistics, or applied mathematics. Most data scientists join us immediately after graduating but more experienced talents join us as senior data scientists from analytics services firms or corporates.

Data engineers

Our data engineers create the basis for our clients to extract value from data by accessing, cleaning, transforming, and presenting data. They install database systems and use complex queries, big data technologies, and programming skills to create data-driven value for the client. In a team with data scientists, solution developers, and analytics consultants, they lay the data-related groundwork for our artificial intelligence- and machine learning-based solutions. Our data engineers have an advanced degree in computer science with specific focus on big data. Most data engineers join us immediately after graduating but more experienced talents join us as senior data engineers from analytics services firms or corporates.

Solution developers

Our solution developers create lasting digital solutions for our clients using programming and UI/UX skills. They create data interfaces, build MVPs to demonstrate value, and use cloud-based architectures to support our clients in scaling solutions. In a team with data scientists, data engineers, and analytics consultants, they implement lasting data and analytics solutions for our clients and continuously advance the Kearney Analytics portfolio of digital products. Our solution developers have an advanced degree in computer science with specific focus on solution development. Solution developers join us immediately after graduating but more experienced talents join us as senior solution developers from analytics services firms or corporates.

Technology and Engineering

Our technology and engineering colleagues support clients to successfully ride big waves of change by building all the capabilities needed to make them more competitive, resilient, and sustainable. If you want to be part of the next generation of our tech and engineering solution offering, then Kearney is the right place for you. Learn more

Our interview process has been carefully crafted to get an idea of who you are and how you think.

First rounds consist of behavioral interviews and case interviews. Your final interview's structure depends on the position you’re applying for: undergraduates applying for the business analyst role will experience additional behavioral and case interviews, while MBAs and experienced hires may also have a case presentation.

Why does Kearney use those two formats?

The simple answer: It’s helped us identify generations of incredible employees—it’s fine-tuned like a Swiss watch.

The long answer: Kearney interviews blend behavioral and case interviews to best assess your analytical skills and the way you approach a problem. This unique combo also helps determine how you might react in a variety of situations on the client site and in our offices. We want to make sure you will be just as happy and confident in your abilities working here as we will.

So how do I ace this?

We believe in the true, raw power that comes with simply being yourself. Our founder, Tom Kearney, valued authenticity as an essential trait and 90 years later, it’s still just as important. Treat your interview like you’re pitching to a big client and you’ll do great. Remember, we just want to see you succeed!

Let’s break down the two interview types a little further.



The behavioral interview: This interview gathers information on your past behavior and performance in order to evaluate and predict your future success with us. Think of it as a more traditional, get-to-know-you conversation.

You’ll tell us about the setting, explain the interpersonal dynamics present in your situation, and share external influences that impacted your decision. While no one is expecting you to win an Oscar for your performance, we do want to be able to imagine ourselves there. Paint the picture for your interviewer—use colorful language to bring your examples to life.

Make sure that at the conclusion of your example the interviewer knows why that decision was made and feels that he or she would have done the same thing.

The case interview: Our case interviews ask you to provide a solution to a new challenge.

Problem solving will be a pretty key part of your work and we need to understand how you think and approach some real-world, less-than-perfect circumstances.

Most importantly, don’t fake it! We’re more interested in the solution that you truly believe is best, not the one you think we want to hear.

We boldly champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, unlocking the power of our differences to drive collective success.

Together we are building a culture where everyone is not only heard but celebrated; a safe and empowering environment in which everyone can fully belong, contribute, and thrive with their unique perspectives.

Kearney is working to achieve this with commitments across five main pillars. With strong intent and action in these areas, we continue to shift our numbers and our culture:

Market-leading representation

We will collaborate business-wide to achieve our aspirations for diversity and representation.

Relentless inclusion

We will ensure our systems, tools, and processes promote “everyday” inclusion, helping to shape behaviors that reduce exclusion and influence belonging.

Bold champions

We will nurture a global community of inclusion allies that help to realize our DEI vision.

World-class networks

We will build our networks to create community and support for all.

Recognized leadership

We will maintain our reputation as a leader in DEI excellence.

Social justice and racial equity

We work with our own people, our clients, and our communities on a range of topics, including social and racial justice.

Commitments

Since 2020, we have been working with our own people, our clients, and our communities, and we have supported key initiatives in the Americas and in our other regions. As we reflect on our progress, we acknowledge both successes and areas where we can do more.

In terms of our people, we have doubled our representation of Black leaders in the Americas and have introduced several measures, such as scholarships and recruitment bootcamps, to deepen our diverse talent pipeline. Globally, we completed ~930 Days of Action to pursue social justice, inclusion, and racial equity work in 2023 alone. Inspired by the action taken in the Americas, we launched a new learning program in all regions in partnership with external advisors. These trainings were catered to regional nuances, including topics such as disability etiquette, anti-racism, and allyship.

With our clients and other stakeholders in the community, we continue to share our experiences, learnings, and DEI education, including sponsoring chief diversity officer roundtables. We have also collaborated on pro bono projects across all of our regions. Notably, the Americas has doubled pro bono work related to racial equity and social justice, Europe conducted more than 60 pro bono projects, and the Middle East and Africa dedicated more than 200 pro bono hours between 2020 and 2023.

Looking forward, our focus remains on cultivating relationships, allocating resources to DEI training, supporting social and racial justice causes, increasing representation by minority leaders, and prioritizing equitable pathways for success.