2026 Kearney Associate

About the Role

Build real‑world impact across SEA as a Kearney Original. Make your mark, your way. As an Associate at Kearney SEA, you’ll lead client workstreams and coach Junior and Senior Analysts while partnering with client executives to design—and implement—solutions that deliver measurable outcomes in operations, procurement, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead project workstreams and teams (as needed), working alongside the client to create recommendations and implement co-created solutions.
• Ensure the success of projects by gathering and analyzing data and conducting competitor assessment studies.
• Assist the firm’s business development through generating proposals.
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership and other internal and external reports and articles.
• Participate in firm-building opportunities, e.g., recruiting, training, and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Post-MBA graduate with consulting experience OR Non-MBA graduate with prior consulting (5-7 years) and workstream leadership experience.
• Experienced in coaching/leading workstreams to shape client agendas.
• Comfortable jumping between spreadsheets and shop floors/ports/warehouses.
• Insatiable problem‑solver who enjoys making change happen, not just proving a hypothesis.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of SEA languages (Bahasa Indonesia, Malay, Thai, Tagalog) is a plus for client work in Malaysia/Indonesia/Thailand/Philippines.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks.
• Unparalleled career and personal development growth prospects, with assigned mentors, formal programs, and on-the-job learning.
• Opportunities to work with clients and project teams across South East Asia and globally; talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and family.