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Data Scientist - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey

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City: Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia

As a Data Scientist at QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, you will develop advanced analytics models to solve complex business problems and uncover transformative opportunities. You will apply state-of-the-art quantitative tools to interpret data, derive actionable insights, and influence client decisions. You will collaborate with consultants, clients, and colleagues in the Middle East, shaping data-driven strategies and processes. The role sits within a team that blends deep analytics with industry knowledge to maximize value from data.

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Data Scientist - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey

Job ID: 97582

Riyadh

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Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

You will use data creatively to solve business challenges, often uncovering new and transformative opportunities along the way.

In this role, you will focus on the development of advanced analytics models to optimize underlying business problems. You will apply state-of-the-art advanced analytics, quantitative tools and modeling techniques to interpret, make inferences and offer recommendations based on insights from the data. You will shape the future of what data-driven organizations look like, drive processes for extracting and using that data in creative ways and create new lines of thinking within an infinite number of clients and situations.

You will create valuable, transformative business strategies through the measurement, manipulation, reporting and dissemination of broad sets of data. You will apply and advise on state-of-the-art advanced analytic and quantitative tools and modeling techniques to derive business insights, solve complex business problems and improve decisions. You will review, support and advise on the day-to-day analytics requirements of clients’ key operational processes while continually improving the impact of these processes.

You will be based in one of our Middle East offices as part of our QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey team, partnering with consultants, clients, and other colleagues.

Our QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey team brings the latest analytical techniques plus a deep understanding of industry dynamics and corporate functions to help clients create the most value from data.

Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

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, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. 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 for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your qualifications and skills

Undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering; master's degree is a plus
3+ years of professional experience in programming; experience applied to business problems is a plus
Experience in programming (focus on machine learning) in Python; knowledge in SPSS, SAS, Ruby, Hadoop is a plus
Experience in data treatment/data mining: SQL, AWK, Access, Spark, Excel
Demonstrated aptitude for analytics; statistical knowledge is a plus
Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively with people at all levels in an organization
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English; fluency in local office language(s) is a plus

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

Industries

High Tech

Capabilities

Technology

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FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.

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Job Skill Code - DADS - Data Scientist I
Function - Technology
Industry - High Tech
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Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue May 06 00:00:00 GMT 2025
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