Analyst - Finalta

Role overview

As an Analyst in Finalta by McKinsey, you will contribute to benchmarking work for banks and insurers, helping clients understand their performance relative to peers and identify practical improvements. The role sits within McKinsey’s Financial Institution Group (FIG) Practice in Gurugram and combines client interaction, data validation, and analytical problem-solving.

How you will contribute

• Take ownership of datasets and work directly with clients to collect, verify, and assess data quality.
• Support multiple clients at the same time during 6-month benchmarking study cycles.
• Partner with your team to test hypotheses and develop insights from analysis.
• Manage a portfolio of clients across recurring annual benchmarking cycles.
• Coordinate with global teams working on the same benchmark and exchange perspectives, ideas, and market learnings.
• Engage with senior stakeholders when findings are presented.

What the work environment offers

• A culture centered on continuous learning, structured development, coaching, and feedback.
• Early opportunities to contribute ideas, influence outcomes, and work in an environment grounded in ethics and integrity.
• Exposure to a diverse global community spanning 65+ countries and 100+ nationalities.
• A competitive salary aligned to location, experience, and skills, along with a comprehensive benefits package supporting the well-being of you and your family.

About Finalta

Finalta builds on more than 20 years of experience with leading banks and insurers. Its benchmarking solutions combine deep sector expertise with proprietary performance data from over 350 financial institutions across more than 50 countries, helping clients measure performance, uncover opportunities, and reduce the time, cost, and risk involved in change initiatives.

Work pattern

The majority of the project cycle is handled remotely, so regular time on client site is not a major requirement. You may still meet senior stakeholders during delivery stages, while most of the work can be planned flexibly.

Qualifications and success factors

• An MBA or master’s degree is preferred.
• Recent graduates or professionals with 1+ years of experience in strategy, market research, consulting, financial services, or similar fields are encouraged.
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills are essential.
• Good client-facing and relationship-management abilities are important.
• An independent, proactive approach with strong time management and delivery discipline is expected.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.