Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kearney is a consulting firm focused on providing strategic foresight and practical guidance to clients. As a Foresight Business Analyst, you will support client engagements and conduct analysis to inform strategic planning while contributing to the development of foresight methodologies and tools.
Responsibilities
- Support client engagements focused on policy impact analysis and planning & long-term strategic planning using the methodologies of strategic foresight, including scenario planning and trends analysis
- Conduct structured qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform client recommendations
- Develop clear, compelling client deliverables (PPT presentations, briefings, reports) that translate complex insights into actionable implications for senior decision-makers
- Conduct research on macroeconomic, geopolitical, regulatory, technological, and societal trends shaping the global and regional operating environment
- Synthesize diverse data sources into coherent narratives, insights, and analytical frameworks
- Contribute to foresight-driven perspectives that inform both client work and broader firm thinking
- Contribute to the development of internal tools, methodologies, and knowledge assets related to foresight and long-term strategy
- Support the preparation of proposals, qualifications, and internal briefings associated with Foresight-led work
Skills
- Have a bachelor's degree in economics, International Affairs, Political Science or other relevant fields and ideally first work experience in those fields
- Have strong analytical skills and the ability to integrate qualitative and quantitative inputs
- Have excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured, and concise content for senior audiences
- Are comfortable working with ambiguity and framing complex, open-ended problems
- Are a strong collaborator with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work effectively in team-based settings
- Have a high attention to detail, consistency, and quality
- Are curious about global affairs, policy, economics, and long-term trends
- Are proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Have a forward-looking mindset and enthusiasm for foresight-driven problem solving
- Are located near or willing to relocate to Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, New York, Washington D.C., Mexico City or Toronto
- Have prior experience or internships in consulting, government, policy analysis, research, strategy, or a similarly rigorous analytical environment is preferred
Benefits
- Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
- Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family
- Gym membership discounts
- Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above)
- Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
- Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals
- Discretionary performance bonus
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time off
- 401(k) match and profit sharing
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Healthcare concierge
- Backup child/adult care
- Annual employer HSA contribution
- Home office stipend
- Subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program
- Leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being
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