McKinsey & Company is recruiting for six positions in Lagos, Nigeria, offering opportunities for candidates across different levels of experience, from Business Analysts and Associate Interns to Engagement Managers and Delivery Managers.
The available roles span consulting, business analysis and project management, with qualifications ranging from undergraduate degrees to advanced postgraduate qualifications depending on the position.
Interested candidates can review the requirements for each position and apply through the relevant McKinsey careers links provided below. The application deadline is not specified, so qualified candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.
The six vacancies
1. Fellow
A Fellow will work as part of a client service team and take ownership of a workstream addressing complex business challenges. The role involves research, data analysis, interviews, problem-solving and developing recommendations for clients.
Requirements include:
- Master’s degree
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
- Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills
- Ability to develop presentations, Excel models, articles and other work products
- Willingness to travel and work in different environments
2. Associate Intern
The Associate Intern role is an 8–10 week opportunity for candidates who want to gain consulting experience while working directly with McKinsey teams and clients.
Candidates will contribute to client projects, analyse information, develop recommendations and receive coaching and mentorship throughout the internship.
Requirements include:
- Typically enrolled in an advanced graduate degree such as an MBA or PhD
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong time-management skills
- Willingness to travel when required
3. Associate
Associates work with client service teams to solve complex business problems and develop practical solutions. The role involves analysing information, developing recommendations and working with clients to implement changes.
Requirements include:
- Advanced graduate degree such as an MBA or PhD, or equivalent work experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Willingness to work in different environments and travel when necessary
4. Engagement Manager
The Engagement Manager will lead teams of approximately three to five consultants while overseeing the execution of client projects.
The position involves working directly with clients, developing solutions, analysing business challenges and guiding team members throughout projects.
Requirements include:
- Postgraduate degree; MBA, MPH, MPP, PhD or relevant advanced professional degree preferred
- At least 8 years of consulting experience in international environments
- Experience working with senior clients and colleagues
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Strategic thinking and project-management abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in changing and ambiguous situations
5. Business Analyst
The Business Analyst position is designed for candidates who want to begin or develop a career in management consulting.
Business Analysts work in teams to identify client problems, analyse information, test hypotheses and develop recommendations. They may also work with specialists in areas including data science, research, software, technology and analytics.
Requirements include:
- Undergraduate or Master’s degree, or at least one year of work experience after completing an undergraduate degree
- Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills
- Ability to work independently within a broader team
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams
- Comfort working in ambiguous and changing environments
6. Delivery Manager
The Delivery Manager role focuses on project management and large-scale business transformation initiatives.
The successful candidate will work on areas such as organisational development, productivity improvement, capability building, restructuring and transformation programmes.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or a related field
- At least 5 years of project-management experience
- Some consulting experience preferred
- Experience in Oil & Gas, telecommunications or financial services preferred
- Experience delivering large-scale transformation projects
- Experience leading client workshops
- Ability to build, coach and lead teams
How to Apply for McKinsey Jobs 2026
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the relevant McKinsey careers page for their preferred position.
- Fellow: Apply through the McKinsey careers portal
- Associate Intern: Apply through the McKinsey careers portal
- Associate: Apply through the McKinsey careers portal
- Engagement Manager: Apply through the McKinsey careers portal
- Business Analyst: Apply through the McKinsey careers portal
- Delivery Manager: Apply through the McKinsey careers portal
Deadline: Not specified.
Candidates should carefully review the requirements for each position before submitting an application.
