Analyst - Travel

McKinsey & Company is seeking a Travel Analyst in Manila, Philippines. The role involves analyzing travel data to drive data-driven decisions and enhance the firm's travel strategy. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3+ years of experience in analytics or related fields. The position offers professional growth, a collaborative environment, and a comprehensive benefits package. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.
Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

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. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your ImpactAs a Travel Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving data-driven decision-making within the Optimize Travel Analytics team. By specializing in your designated region (EMEA), you will develop a deep understanding of regional travel trends and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include analyzing travel data, generating actionable insights, and supporting ad-hoc requests to address evolving business needs. You will also contribute to global initiatives, collaborating with colleagues across regions to enhance the firm’s overall travel strategy.

Your work will directly influence how the firm optimizes its travel program, ensuring it aligns with category objectives and broader organizational goals. By delivering high-quality analytics and innovative solutions, you will help the team uncover opportunities to improve efficiency, enhance the traveler experience, and achieve cost savings. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping the future of travel at the firm.

Your qualifications and skills
• University degree in business, finance, engineering, operations, or another analytical field preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in analytics, business, consulting, or quantitative fields.
• Strong understanding of analytics tools and problem-solving methodologies to analyze and interpret data effectively.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in data visualization and database tools, including but not limited to Tableau, Power BI, Tableau Prep, Alteryx, KNIME, and Snowflake.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset, with strong time management skills to thrive in a complex and largely autonomous work environment.
• Familiarity with travel-related data or experience in the travel industry is a plus.