Kearney Foresight Business Analyst

Kearney is a consulting firm dedicated to helping C-suite leaders navigate complex global challenges. As a Foresight Business Analyst, you will contribute to strategic foresight initiatives, conducting analysis and delivering insights to support client decision-making in an uncertain environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support client engagements focused on policy impact analysis and planning & long-term strategic planning using the methodologies of strategic foresight, including scenario planning and trends analysis
• Conduct structured qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform client recommendations
• Develop clear, compelling client deliverables (PPT presentations, briefings, reports) that translate complex insights into actionable implications for senior decision-makers
• Conduct research on macroeconomic, geopolitical, regulatory, technological, and societal trends shaping the global and regional operating environment
• Synthesize diverse data sources into coherent narratives, insights, and analytical frameworks
• Contribute to foresight-driven perspectives that inform both client work and broader firm thinking
• Contribute to the development of internal tools, methodologies, and knowledge assets related to foresight and long-term strategy
• Support the preparation of proposals, qualifications, and internal briefings associated with Foresight-led work

Requirements:

• Have a bachelor's degree in economics, International Affairs, Political Science or other relevant fields and ideally first work experience in those fields
• Have strong analytical skills and the ability to integrate qualitative and quantitative inputs
• Have excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured, and concise content for senior audiences
• Are comfortable working with ambiguity and framing complex, open-ended problems
• Are a strong collaborator with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work effectively in team-based settings
• Have a high attention to detail, consistency, and quality
• Are curious about global affairs, policy, economics, and long-term trends
• Are proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Have a forward-looking mindset and enthusiasm for foresight-driven problem solving
• Are located near or willing to relocate to Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, New York, Washington D.C., Mexico City or Toronto
• Have prior experience or internships in consulting, government, policy analysis, research, strategy, or a similarly rigorous analytical environment is preferred