Nilay
Former McKinsey Sr Engagement Manager | Trained McKinsey interviewer (100+ interviews, 500+ coaching sessions)
Structured problem-solving
Effective communication
Presence and Gravitas
English
United States (UTC -5)
USD 269 / h
Former McKinsey Sr Engagement Manager | Trained McKinsey interviewer (100+ interviews, 500+ coaching sessions)
Structured problem-solving
Effective communication
Presence and Gravitas
USD 269 / h
Statistics
59 Coachings
394 Q&A Upvotes
1 Award

Hi All - I am Nilay Bhatnagar, a former McKinsey Engagement Manager (2015-2021) and an ex-Amazon Senior Product Manager (2013-2015). During my time at McKinsey I worked at New Jersey and Sydney offices. I specialized in Pharma and Digital (Data) strategy work at the Firm. I was interview trained at McKinsey and during my time there conducted 100+ interviews and 500+ case coaching sessions. 

My philosophy on cracking MBB interviews can be summarized by the following NAVY SEAL saying 

"Under pressure, you don't rise to the occasion, you sink to the level of your training."

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+ T Krevis (Second year MBA, McKinsey, New Jersey, Associate) 

“Nilay is an amazing coach. He guided me for both fit and case portions of the McKinsey interview process. With his help, I was successfully able to land a McKinsey offer! I highly recommend working with Nilay for any interview preparation. Fantastic experience!" 

+ S Chang (PhD candidate, McKinsey, New York, Associate) 

“I received an offer from McKinsey! I worked with Nilay in preparing for both the case and fit part and regard it as one of the best investments I made in the interview preparation journey! Aside from being a great coach, he is also incredibly encouraging and positive. Highly recommend!!!” 

+ C Chonardo (Experienced hire, double offer BCG/McKinsey, Jakarta, Business Analyst) 

“Nilay was definitely one of the most helpful coaches I've worked with. I landed a Mckinsey and BCG offer thanks to his guidance and advise. Definitely couldn't have gotten the consulting offers without Nilay. Thanks so much Nilay!” 

+ E Yang (Junior Undergrad, McKinsey, San Francisco, summer intern) 

“Just heard back and received an offer from McKinsey!! Could not have done this without Nilay's help. He was my main source of preparation throughout the process, and his detailed and knowledgeable feedback for every case we did was super helpful for my improvement. I was preparing on a very short timeline, and definitely could not have made the jumps in case performance every time without Nilay's help”

Interested? Learn more about how I work:

When we work together we will cover all aspects of the case (e.g., structuring, chart interpretation, quant analysis) and fit/PEI interviews in detail. On Fit friends, I cannot overemphasize its importance. Do not neglect it. It is your chance to show who you really are? What you bring to the table? The best part is that you get to decide the stories you tell about yourself (don't make them up :))

Interested? Learn more about how I work:
5.0
28 Reviews
Anonymous
Jul 24, 2026
Verified Coaching
Interview Coaching
Structured, honest, and targeted feedback - Exactly what is needed for a consultant who is seeking a lateral move.
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Dec 30, 2025
Verified Coaching
Great session. Nilay progresses and pivots training strategically in order to prioritize our efforts effectively.
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Dec 25, 2025
Verified Coaching
Work Experience
Senior Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
2015 - 2021
Senior Product Manager
Amazon Inc
2013 - 2015
Education
MBA student
Northwestern University
2011 - 2013
strategy, business administration, operations, finance
Past Awards
Coaching Master
Nilay received an award for the most coachings once in 2025.
Coaching Offers
Coaching Packages
Includes 5 sessions
5.0
2 Reviews
Perfect for near-ready candidates needing last-mile polish
Benchmark against MBB standards with full mocks
Tactical fine-tuning for case & fit performance

Are your final interviews just around the corner? This 5-session package helps you fine-tune your last weak spots. Together we polish your case techniques, PEI stories, and delivery, so you can enter the final round with confidence, clarity, and impact.

Coaching Packages
Final Round Polish: 5-Session Bundle
Final Round Polish: 5-Session Bundle
5.0
2 Reviews
Perfect for near-ready candidates needing last-mile polish
Benchmark against MBB standards with full mocks
Tactical fine-tuning for case & fit performance
Perfect for near-ready candidates needing last-mile polish
Benchmark against MBB standards with full mocks
Tactical fine-tuning for case & fit performance
Focused Mastery: 8-Session Deep Dive
Focused Mastery: 8-Session Deep Dive
Laser-focused on 1–2 specific improvement areas
Includes pre-reads, in-session drills, and post-session homework
Ideal for candidates seeking targeted, structured progress
Laser-focused on 1–2 specific improvement areas
Includes pre-reads, in-session drills, and post-session homework
Ideal for candidates seeking targeted, structured progress
Full Prep Academy: 25-Session End-to-End Program
Full Prep Academy: 25-Session End-to-End Program
Comprehensive 5-part journey from beginner to MBB offer
Includes my full case interview & problem-solving course
Admission subject to a 30-minute candidate selection mock
Comprehensive 5-part journey from beginner to MBB offer
Includes my full case interview & problem-solving course
Admission subject to a 30-minute candidate selection mock
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