McLarty Fellow, Mexico Practice

Ankura • Washington, DC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The McLarty Fellow supports McLarty Associates’ Mexico practice, one of the firm’s regional practices providing strategic advisory services. This is an entry-level, paid fellowship designed to provide exposure to the firm’s services and client work. Fellows work on varied projects with different engagement teams and collaborate with professionals from Associate through Director, gaining firsthand consulting experience. Assignments may include tracking news, conducting political analysis, writing memos, and taking notes at client meetings. The position is part-time for 20 hours per week, begins in January 2027, and is based in Washington, D.C. Fellows are expected to work in person in the office.

McLarty Associates is a global strategy firm founded in 1998 and led by former Clinton White House Chief of Staff Thomas F. “Mack” McLarty, III, former Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte, and President Lee Feinstein. It is an Ankura company. The firm has nearly 100 international specialists, offices in Washington, Beijing, and Brussels, and staff in more than 20 countries. The Ankura-McLarty combination provides advisory services addressing disputes, distress, risk, financial and operational challenges, and policy, regulatory, government, and diplomatic issues.

The position pays an estimated $18.40 per hour and is not benefits eligible. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample of no more than three pages demonstrating research and concise writing on Mexico, international politics, or political economy, combined into one PDF. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in International Relations, Political Science, or a related field.
• Strong research abilities.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Exceptional organization, independence, and creativity.
• Strong critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to take initiative and anticipate team needs.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work professionally and confidentially in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to remain poised under pressure and manage multiple projects at once.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Office 365, and other business applications and media platforms.
• Full fluency in Spanish, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of international politics, economics, trade, government relations, and Mexico’s political, economic, and policy landscape.
• Robust background, demonstrated interest, and/or experience living or studying in Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Monitor news outlets.
• Prepare presentations and other client deliverables.
• Conduct research and analyze economic, political, trade, technology, public policy, international, financial, and business issues.
• Assist with firm-wide communications.
• Provide professional staff with general office and administrative support.
• Support project work such as news tracking, political analysis, memo writing, and note-taking at client meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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