Kearney INSEAD Associate 26J

As an associate at Kearney you will contribute to consulting project teams as they offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients. Depending on each clients unique needs projects can differ in length size and location giving you unique hands-on experiences across a range of industries and service practices.

Working alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people you will broaden your knowledge and experience in an open agile and collaborative environment. With the freedom to be yourself and recognition for what you bring to the table you can put your purpose into action and help build a future that works for everyone everywhereas a Kearney Original.

Key responsibilities

Ensure the success of projects to complete tasks such as gathering and analyzing data and conducting competitor assessment studies.

Lead project workstreams and teams (as needed) working alongside the client to create recommendations and implement co-created solutions.

Assist the firms business development through generating proposals.

Contribute to the development of thought leadership and other internal and external reports and articles.

Participate in firm building opportunities e.g. recruiting training and mentoring.

Who you are

After nearly 100 years we know this business is fundamentally about making connectionsbetween facts figures insights strategies tools technologies and above all people. Thats why we look for collaborative insightful and inquisitive problem-solvers who do not accept the first thing in front of them and who are always unapologetically themselves.

We want to hear from you if you are:

Ready to share your ideas and contribute as soon as you join a team

Analytically inclined and enjoy solving problems

Able to prioritize and are a doer by nature

Experienced 3-6 years in your chosen field

In yourfinal year of your MBAdegree

Fluent in English andlocal language requirement if applicable

What we can offer you

Every day our people work to be the difference for our clients our communities and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks including but not limited to:

Generous retirement/pension savings contributions

Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families

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

Read more about our benefits and how you can a makeyourmarkyourway at your cover letter CV and academic transcripts (.doc or .pdf format only) via our website beforeFriday 20th March 2026 UAE time.

Interview process

Interviews are managed locally with the office you are interviewing with. These will be virtual and you will work with a dedicated recruiter if selected for interview.

Questions Contact Emma Watts - .

Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination
Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally which means our people feel comfort confidence and joy as they do great things for our firm our colleagues and our clients. Thats why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit hire train promote develop and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a persons gender identity or expression sexual orientation race or ethnicity religion age national origin disability marital status pregnancy status veteran status genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting.