Risk Specialist, Client Service Risk

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Mar 26, 2025
Risk & Compliance Risk Specialist, Client Service Risk Job ID: 96437 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 will be part of the Client Service Risk (CSR) function, whose mission is to enable client impact and innovation in a way which manages risks to our clients, people, and the firm. CSR is a globally integrated team with colleagues from diverse professional backgrounds including communications, consulting, government, and law. Our function advises firm leadership on risks across the lifecycle of our client engagements, including client selection, management of work scope, and changes in operational circumstances. You can learn more about the firm's risk framework and policies at this link. You will report to the Associate Director, Defense and Security, and Senior Client Service Risk Managers whose areas of coverage include the Canadian and US federal and regional public sector and social sector, and will be based in the US. You will provide integrated case management and advice on CSR cases in the Canadian and US federal and regional public sector, as well as the Canadian and US social sector. You will liaise with consulting teams and senior colleagues, Firm functions, and cell leaders to facilitate risk and compliance processes and develop clear, holistic guidance and, on higher risk engagements, key decision-making bodies within the firm's risk governance. You will support Senior Risk Managers on resolving higher risk cases by helping to review engagements, drafting clear, comprehensive, and concise briefings and meeting materials, and documenting outcomes. And, you will advise senior consultants on risk management for low and moderate risk engagements. You will have a focus on providing strategic, integrative advice to manage the multi-faceted and complex risks that arise by virtue of serving Canadian and US federal and regional public sector clients as well as social sector clients. In order to do so effectively, you will partner closely with and integrate advice from across firm functions (including Compliance, Conflicts, Contracts, Communications, Finance, and Legal) and 'cells' (practices, offices, new delivery models) to provide counsel on multi-faceted issues. You will have the opportunity to build a reputation as a trusted advisor with senior colleagues across the firm. You will support the Head of Americas Government and Healthcare Client Service Risk, Associate Director and Senior Client Service Risk Managers, and may make substantive contributions via, for example, policy reviews or operational changes. You will be expected to radiate knowledge to others, and actively provide and receive feedback, helping to foster an inclusive environment focused on performance and health. Lastly, you will contribute to awareness efforts around risk policies and compliance processes to drive engagement across the firm within the US public sector defense and security spaces. 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, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children. Your qualifications and skills University degree with a demonstrated intellectual curiosity through professional training, advanced degree, or professional impact Must be a US Citizen (due to engagement work for US Government) 4+ years of consulting, law, risk, compliance, communications, or other professional services experience Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and integrity, including affinity and abiding interest and experience in risk and governance issues Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, working on complex, sensitive, time-critical issues, quickly getting up to speed on unfamiliar topics Proven interpersonal and influencing skills; ability to work across all levels of seniority; meaningfully engages and builds trust-based relationships with peers and senior leaders Collaborates generously with others and is sought after as a key thought partner Navigates difficult situations or decisions with maturity and confidence, with ability to deliver difficult decisions to senior leaders Ability to navigate a complex and nuanced professional services/partnership environment Clear and effective communicator with ability to tailor messaging based on audience Strong project management skills Comfort working in a fast-paced, changing environment and able to manage ambiguity with confidence 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. Certain US and Canadian jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in Canada and/or the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $112,900 - $176,800 in USD and $125,600 - $157,000 in CAD - to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. 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 - CSSA Job Skill Code - CRS - Client Service Risk Specialist Function - Risk & Resilience Industry - Life Sciences;Social Sector Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Mar 25 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - Washington DC LinkedIn Posting State/Province - District of Columbia LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Risk Specialist, Client Service Risk LinkedIn Function - Consulting LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting;Public Policy LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level