As a pivotal member of Global Compensation Function, will have the opportunity to actively contribute to strategic discussions and initiatives for compensation globally.

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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

You will work in the Compensation Market Intelligence (CMI) team within the Global Compensation Function (GCF). This exciting group shapes global compensation approaches for the firm and provides expertise on compensation design and delivery.

You will be expected to drive implementation of firm strategies through content expertise and project management/oversight across workstreams. Specific responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): applying technical knowledge and insights on a broad range of issues in the compensation field; shape efforts to define, design, and deliver compensation projects and programs, collaborating with functional leadership; creating and enhancing complex analytical/comp models that include standard metrics and approaches to support strategic decisions; serving as a technical specialist on relevant systems and tools, including AI; initiating and driving improvement efforts; staying current on cutting-edge external practices and trends; and considering and introducing new approaches, as appropriate.

Technical knowledge and expertise in one or more key compensation topics, along with advanced proficiency in analytic tools used in the compensation domain, are essential. Your experience supporting external clients or internal compensation teams as well as your work on projects in areas such as pay philosophy review, benchmarking analyses, range development, job architecture, incentive design, pay transparency, performance management linkage, compensation due diligence in M&A, Compensation Committee materials preparation, market pricing, and proxy analyses will be crucial.

Your Growth

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

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. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Exceptional 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

Bachelor’s degree preferably in business, mathematics, or related field; master’s degree is a plus
4+ years of relevant experience, including building financial models (Compensation, HR, or People roles preferred)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to identify big-picture trends
Ability to handle high pressure work
Self-directed and entrepreneurial mindset
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities

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

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Posted to LinkedIn Date - Fri Nov 14 00:00:00 GMT 2025
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