Executive Recruiter

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges?
You’ve come to the right place.

You will be responsible for driving and managing all aspects of recruiting for full-time and summer roles at Harvard Business School (HBS). You will lead a team of senior stakeholders, consultants, former consultants on campus and global performance cells to identify, hire and win the best talent from HBS, while owning McKinsey’s brand on campus. You will also be an integral member of the Northeast and North America campus recruiting teams.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: leading a team of senior stakeholders, consultants, and staffed recruiting ambassadors to develop and execute a strategy to attract, interview, and win the top talent from HBS. This includes leading structured problem‑solving discussions with senior leaders, bringing in competitive insights, and applying creative thinking to drive the right strategy. Convening & Integrating Strategy across Streams: you will partner with Northeast Regional Talent Attraction (TA) Lead and Senior Partner Sponsor(s) for Harvard to integrate our hiring strategies across streams at the school;

convene Harvard BA and APD Recruiters to share regular updates with senior stakeholders, work together on strategy, and integrate where it makes sense. Candidate Advising & Cultivation:
You will serve as the primary contact, counselor, and trusted advisor for HBS students throughout their two‑year recruiting lifecycle, understanding their key decision drivers and making strategic connections early. Stakeholder & Cell

Collaboration:

you will advise global performance cells on best approaches for focused on‑campus activity. You will ensure appropriate representation throughout the recruiting lifecycle. You will proactively shape high‑potential and interview lists, working closely with cells to ensure strategic Partner and "buddy" connections are made early and strengthened over time (e.g., driving regular win room calls, tracking touchpoints/intel, and nudging Partners). Closing & Yield Management:you will work alongside global performance cells, drive candidate cultivation by developing personalized strategies for each offeree based on their decision drivers, pulling in the right senior‑level consultants to address their specific questions and concerns.

Pipeline Diversification: you will strategically identify and excite top talent pools to apply to McKinsey beyond those traditionally interested in consulting (e.g., scholars, former athletes, veterans, entrepreneurs). Community & Brand Building: you willbuild a strong community of McKinsey alumni on campus to act as ambassadors for the firm. You will also own the McKinsey narrative on campus from day one by proactively sharing key messages, securing the best speakers/hosts, and preparing all consultants with relevant talking points.

Relationship Management: you will develop strong relationships with Career Services and key campus leaders (e.g., professors, alumni) to ensure we are well‑positioned to identify, attract, and win top talent, as well as influence dates and policies to align with firm needs. Event Planning & Budgeting:you will plan and execute a variety of high‑quality events (presentations, small group sessions, content‑based, and relationship‑building events) to excite top students, while independently managing the source recruiting budget and strategically staffing consultants.

Data‑Driven Decision Making: you will track and analyze recruiting results against historical and competitive benchmarks, leveraging data to identify strategies that continuously improve recruiting initiatives and outcomes. Interview Operations:you will help manage final‑round interview days in the Boston office during non‑MBA peak periods, including planning schedules, coordinating with Partners, APs, and EAs to secure participation, and leading decision meetings. Firmwide Contribution:you will serve as an integral part of the broader Northeast and North America campus…