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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 a Capabilities & Insights Analyst or Junior Capabilities & Insights Analyst with the Semiconductor Practice, you will collaborate with McKinsey consultants in a fast-paced environment to conduct comprehensive research in response to specific requests.

You will research, analyze, and synthesize key client questions, identifying data, information, and analyses to support problem-solving efforts and targeted industry research, including market developments, competition, corporate strategies, and technology trends. You will present findings through McKinsey-formatted end-products, including models, presentations, and written communications. You will proactively develop and codify knowledge on new and emerging topics relevant to McKinsey and our clients in the industry, alongside your research colleagues worldwide. You will serve as a thought partner to consulting teams and clients.

You will be based in Tokyo, Japan, as a member of McKinsey's Advanced Industries (AI) Sector. Within this sector, you will join a global team of over 60 professionals specializing in Semiconductor, Industrials & Electronics, Automotive & Assembly, and Aerospace & Defense. Team members are located worldwide, including in Germany, the United States, India, Japan, Korea, and China. Each team member focuses on specific domains or topic areas, allowing them to deepen their expertise and effectively serve both clients and McKinsey’s client service teams.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to focus on topics within the Semiconductor domain. Analysts in our Semiconductor Practice support consulting teams and clients across the entire semiconductor value chain, including capital equipment manufacturers, fabless companies, integrated device manufacturers, foundry companies, and related players. You will contribute to the market research engine of a global management consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations create impactful change and addressing their most challenging operational and strategic needs.

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. 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, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your qualifications and skills

• Strong business acumen, including an understanding of financial, economic, and general business concepts and terminology
• General knowledge of the semiconductor industry preferred but not required
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills
• Strong multitasking abilities
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Native Japanese proficiency with excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Professional attitude with the capability to work proactively and independently as well as in a team
• Willingness to engage in a wide variety of research topics within a highly demanding and results-oriented team environment
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree from a top-tier institution
• For candidates with a BSc/BA, 2+ years of professional experience is required. This requirement is waived for candidates holding an MSc/MA
• A degree in physics, chemistry, or a related field is advantageous but not mandatory
• Prior experience in the semiconductor or industrial electronics sectors, as well as in market research or consulting, is preferred but not required
• Relevant prior experience may include, but is not limited to: Equity analyst or industry research analyst at a financial institution; Researcher at a think tank, market research firm, or consulting organization; Professional roles involving research-related functions within a business environment

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