New

Expert - Risk & Resilience

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Nov 13, 2025
Consulting Expert - Risk & Resilience Job ID: 103305 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 an Expert, you will join McKinsey's Global Risk & Resilience Practice, a dynamic and fast-growing team dedicated to helping organizations navigate uncertainty and build resilience. You will work closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams across industries, bringing your deep expertise in end-to-end credit risk management to solve complex challenges. Our Risk & Resilience Practice is at the forefront of helping clients address critical issues such as credit portfolio optimization, loss mitigation, regulatory compliance, and advanced analytics. You will collaborate with a global network of experts and leverage McKinsey's cutting-edge tools and methodologies to deliver lasting impact. In this role, you'll collaborate with senior stakeholders to design and implement credit strategies that align with clients' business goals and risk appetite, helping them navigate complex challenges with confidence. You'll take the lead in optimizing credit portfolios, ensuring a thoughtful balance between risk and return, while also streamlining credit processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enable smarter decision-making. You'll also leverage advanced analytics and cutting-edge tools to inform credit decisions and uncover new opportunities for growth. Beyond delivering results, you'll work closely with clients to build their internal capabilities, ensuring they are equipped to sustain improvements in credit risk management over the long term. You will be based in one of our North America offices as part of our global Risk & Resilience Practice. From the boardroom to the engine room, we equip organizations to boldly embrace uncertainty, embed resilience, and enable growth. We drive impact by combining a holistic view of the risk landscape with deep industry and regulatory expertise. By leveraging proprietary solutions, advanced analytics, and proven change management tools, we partner with clients on strategy, implementation and capability building - and everything in between. 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 to enable holistic well-being for you and your family. Your qualifications and skills Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or related field; Advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA, PhD, etc.) preferred 7+ years of corporate and/or professional services experience in credit risk management Deep Expertise in Credit Risk: Extensive experience across the credit risk lifecycle, including origination, underwriting, portfolio management, loss mitigation, and regulatory compliance Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex client engagements Excellent organizational capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion A commitment to delivering exceptional client service and building long-term relationships Ability to create work product-focused materials / outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times Ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines) Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $220,000 - $225,000 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - CSS Associate Job Skill Code - PE - Expert Function - Risk & Resilience Industry - Financial Services Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Nov 11 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - New York LinkedIn Posting State/Province - New York LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Expert - Risk & Resilience LinkedIn Function - Consulting LinkedIn Industry - Banking;Financial Services LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level