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Research Co-op - M&A Insights

McKinsey & Company
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Oct 17, 2025
Research Research Co-op - M&A Insights Job ID: 102571 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 You'll work in our Client Capability hub located in Boston, MA as part of our M&A Service Line within our Strategy & Corporate Finance Practice. The M&A Insights Research Team is dedicated to helping our clients achieve superior results with their buy-side (merger and acquisition), sell-side (divestiture, spin-off, IPO) integrations and partnership (joint venture and alliance) activities. You will provide day-to-day support to the M&A Insights Team Leader, SynergyLab and DealScan.AI leaders and practice leadership in a research and knowledge management capacity. You will contribute to transactions related Knowledge Investment Projects (KIPs), with a particular focus on the development of SynergyLab [McKinsey's proprietary offering to clients and McKinsey teams that delivers better and faster answers on synergies] and DealScan.AI [technology used to advance M&A strategies through the segmentation of markets and generation of unbiased, comprehensive, and non-obvious M&A target lists for mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships]. You will conduct research and create custom case studies for specific past transactions. You will maintain transactions databases (e.g., Transactions Multiples Database, JV Database, Global 2000) and create trend reports (e.g., M&A Activity Report). You will provide teams with access to the vast array of available firm knowledge (e.g., key documents, subject matter experts, analytical support) and serve as a central point of contact for key proprietary databases. You will have the opportunity to work with practice leadership and M&A-dedicated experts and analysts. 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 Must be currently enrolled at Northeastern University and must be available to work from July 2025-December 2025 (official start dates and end dates to be confirmed). Preferred Majors: Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting Understanding of Corporate Finance concepts, including M&A, JVs and divestitures Excellent MS office skills (Excel, PPT, Word) Distinctive analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to work in diverse groups virtually, work well independently and to manage own projects Ability to multi-task and manage a significant workload effectively under pressure Intellectual curiosity, self-motivation with a 'can do' attitude, and a proactive willingness to take ownership High professional and ethical standards and respect for confidentiality Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact and communicate effectively with all tenure 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. 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 - N/A Job Skill Code - APPE - Apprentice-ESP Function - Industry - Post to LinkedIn - #LI-DNI Posted to LinkedIn Date - LinkedIn Posting City - LinkedIn Posting State/Province - LinkedIn Posting Country - LinkedIn Job Title - Research Co-op - M&A Insights LinkedIn Function - LinkedIn Industry - LinkedIn Seniority Level -