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Associate - Tech & AI

at McKinsey & Company

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City: Geneva, Zurich
Country: Switzerland

Join a client service team as an Associate - Tech & AI, delivering solutions for some of the world's most influential organizations. You will own a workstream, applying research, data analysis, interviews, and brainstorming to uncover root challenges and create actionable plans. Based in Geneva or Zurich, you’ll work on IT modernization, agile, cloud, cybersecurity, and broader digital transformation initiatives with McKinsey’s digital capabilities. You will collaborate closely with clients and colleagues to drive immediate impact and sustainable change, in a role that blends technical depth with strategic execution.

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Associate - Tech & AI

Job ID: 98413

Geneva
Zurich

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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

As an associate, you will join a client service team and take ownership of a workstream to solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face.

And these aren’t just any clients—they're some of the most influential organizations around, from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups. We will expect you to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long-term change. And we’ll rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure our recommendations are effective and long-lasting.

You will take on a role that goes beyond advising. You’ll be at the heart of the action—helping to uncover the true challenges behind a client’s strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. Working alongside clients and other McKinsey colleagues, you’ll combine research, analyzing data, interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values will be crucial in earning our clients' trust and delivering results that matter.

As you collaborate directly with clients, you’ll help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations. By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we’ve left, you’ll ensure the impact of our work endures. In doing so, you’ll uphold McKinsey’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.

You’ll work as a Tech & AI Consultant in Geneva or Zurich. This group brings together the best of McKinsey’s digital capabilities to help our clients use digital technology to transform their businesses. As part of this group, you’ll join a global team working on everything from IT modernization and strategy to agile, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. You’ll typically work on projects across all industries and functions and will be fully integrated with the rest of our global firm.

The application deadlines in Switzerland are bi-monthly. Exact dates can be found here.

To apply, please hand in: CV, copies of academic transcripts (from high school onward), and letters of reference/certificates from past employment, if any.

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

PhD (or several years of work experience) in computer science, electrical engineering, information systems, technology or any other related fields with outstanding record of academic achievement
Internships or first work experience, ideally in an area with exposure to technological topics (software engineering, cloud computing, cyber security, IT architecture, agile, transformation etc.)
Strong interest to explore the breadth of technology related topics
Excellent organization capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion
Strong communication skills, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels
Ability to create work product-focused materials/outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables
Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times
Ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines)
Working or studying experience in Switzerland is a must
Fluency in German (for Zurich) or French (for Geneva) and in English is a must

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

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