Client Service Risk Specialist | McKinsey & Company – Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, Mumbai
Job Description
Summary
McKinsey & Company is hiring a Client Service Risk Specialist for its Asia Risk & Compliance team, based in Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, or Mumbai. This role is ideal for professionals with expertise in risk management, consulting, legal, compliance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. As a Client Service Risk Specialist, you will advise Partners on risk mitigation across client engagements, implement compliance best practices, and lead risk assessments in technology, IT modernization, cloud, Agile, and generative AI projects, helping the firm balance client impact with operational and reputational risk.
Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Client Service Risk Specialist |
|---|---|
| Company | McKinsey & Company |
| Location | Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, Mumbai, India |
| Department | Risk & Compliance |
| Experience Required | 4+ years in risk management, consulting, law, communications, or public policy |
| Education | Undergraduate degree; advanced degree or professional certifications a plus |
| Key Skills/Tools | Risk assessments, compliance management, IT modernization, cloud security, Agile, cybersecurity, generative AI, crisis response, stakeholder management |
| Shift/Work Mode | Full-time, Asia coverage |
| Industry | Consulting / Public Sector / Risk & Compliance |
Responsibilities
- Lead risk assessments across Asian offices, identifying key risks and developing mitigation strategies.
- Advise McKinsey Partners and leadership on managing risks in client engagements across Asia.
- Support Client Service Risk Committee discussions by preparing briefing materials and coordinating follow-ups.
- Provide guidance on risks related to IT modernization, Agile, cloud, cybersecurity, generative AI, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Collaborate with firm functions such as Communications, Finance, Legal, and practice “cells” to address multi-dimensional risk issues.
- Manage incidents and crises, conduct “after action” assessments, and develop lessons learned.
- Contribute to global initiatives like policy reviews and compliance improvement efforts.
- Raise awareness of risk policies and procedures across teams and practices.
Skills and Qualifications
Required:
- 4+ years of professional experience in risk management, consulting, law, communications, government, media, public policy, or public affairs.
- Undergraduate degree; advanced degrees or professional certifications preferred.
- Excellent judgment, problem-solving skills, and integrity.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with ability to work across seniority levels.
- Proven ability to manage complex, sensitive, and time-critical issues.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication, including creating reports, presentations, and work product-focused deliverables (PowerPoint, Excel, articles).
- Ability to work across data, cloud, and software development projects, with knowledge or interest in Legal, InfoSec/Cyber, Privacy, and Compliance.
- Exceptional organization, time management, and independent initiative.
Preferred:
- Experience advising on technology-enabled projects including digital transformations, cloud, and Agile adoption.
- Prior exposure to cross-border, multi-office consulting projects.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex risk concepts into actionable strategies for senior leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package for holistic well-being.
- Exposure to global best practices in risk management and compliance.
- Opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, and professional growth.
- Work in a diverse, international team with colleagues across 65+ countries.
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