PERL Business Analyst

Kearney • Chicago, IL

5d

About The Position

As a Business Analyst at Kearney, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of our Product Excellence and Renewal Lab (PERLab), where we offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients. PERLab combines Kearney’s operational expertise with world-class product design and proprietary data tools to transform product portfolios. With deep expertise in consumer insights and design, PERLab helps clients improve profitability, reduce complexity and costs, streamline supply chains, and advance their sustainability goals. In partnership with TEAMS, a global strategic design company with expertise in product design, user experience and industrial design, PERLab tears down products, addresses pain points across manufacturing and supply chain processes, and unlocks opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency throughout the product life cycle.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of full-time professional experience; relevant internships, co-ops, research or project experience strongly valued.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, analytics, computer science or a related discipline required.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex products, services, technologies or business processes and translate information into practical insights.
• Experience or interest in analytical, research-oriented or problem-solving work through internships, university projects, case competitions, research, student organizations, entrepreneurial activities, data or analytics projects, process-improvement work or similar experiences.
• Strong analytical reasoning, curiosity, research ability and communication skills, with evidence of self-directed learning and ownership.
• Evidence of initiative, teamwork, humility and willingness to learn from feedback; uses AI thoughtfully without mistaking fluent output for expertise.

Nice To Haves

• Prior management consulting experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on markets, customers, competitors, products, services, technologies, suppliers and business models.
• Support analyses of products, services, operations, costs, value chains and competitive positioning.
• Build market-sizing models, business cases, analytical exhibits and structured fact bases.
• Work with subject-matter experts to understand technical, operational and market analyses and identify commercial and strategic implications.
• Participate in interviews, team problem-solving sessions and client meetings.
• Develop concise presentations and communicate findings clearly to a range of audiences.
• Build context proactively, test hypotheses, identify inconsistencies and attempt a structured solution before relying on detailed instructions.
• Use feedback and AI as learning accelerators while verifying important outputs and being explicit about what remains uncertain.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Generous retirement savings contributions.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families.
• Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities.
• Personalized opportunities, including talent mobility, flexible work programs and externships, help you chart a unique career journey and pursue your personal and professional goals.
• paid time off
• 401(k) match
• medical, dental and vision coverage
• healthcare concierge
• backup child/adult care
• annual employer HSA contribution
• home office stipend
• subsidized Wellhub and annual wellness program
• leaves of absence when needed to support employees' physical, mental and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level