McKinsey Part-time Research Assistant

McKinsey & Company is a leading global management consulting firm. With over 80 offices in 40 countries, we advise clients ranging from major corporations to leading-edge technology start-ups, on issues of strategy, organization, technology and operations. We are looking for a professional to join our Research & Information Department for 3 months as
Part-time Research Assistant
Functioning as a unique global network of over 700 knowledge professionals, Research and Information (R&I) is a vital partner for the consultant teams.
As a member of Istanbul R&I unit, you will support senior researchers and consultants through primary and secondary research. You will leverage the Firm’s proprietary knowledge base and other resources to collect required information on different topics. Thinking creatively about unique data and information sources, you will organize, analyze, interpret and present your findings in a variety of formats.
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
Thorough understanding of economic, financial, and general business concepts and terminology (previous experience in research setting will be a plus)
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with office software applications
Superior communication, organization and analytical skills, ability to work under tight deadlines and commitment to deliver high quality results in a team environment.
Please e-mail your CV in English by October 20, 2006 to: IS-R&I-recruiting@mckinsey.com