Knowledge Analyst Telco

About the Role

McKinsey & Company is seeking a Knowledge Analyst Telco to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves expanding the firm's impact within the Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice, with a specific focus on the Telecom sector. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience and offers an opportunity to contribute to client impact in this specialized area.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve complex client problems by leveraging research, data, analytical tools, and industry expertise.
• Collect, structure, and analyze information from internal and external sources, translating findings into actionable insights.
• Work closely with consulting teams and clients to understand business needs, identify key questions, and determine relevant approaches.
• Contribute to problem-solving through research, analysis, developing insights, identifying opportunities, and shaping recommendations, with a focus on specialized sector knowledge.
• Synthesize findings, develop business implications, and deliver high-quality outputs including presentations, reports, and analytical models.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients, utilizing various information sources, industry knowledge, proprietary assets, and emerging capabilities like GenAI.
• Build, develop, and maintain the firm's specialized knowledge and analytical capabilities, including databases, benchmarking tools, and case studies.
• Support internal initiatives, share knowledge, and contribute to expertise development across teams.

Professional Development and Collaboration

The firm fosters a culture of continuous learning and apprenticeship, supported by structured programs and clear, actionable feedback. Colleagues at all levels invest in development, providing mentorship, coaching, and exposure to accelerate growth. The role offers a global community with diverse colleagues across 65+ countries, encouraging varied perspectives and contributions to client solutions. Individuals are encouraged to offer innovative ideas and practical solutions while upholding ethical standards.

Team and Regional Focus

This role is part of the Middle-East Client Capabilities Network (CCN), involving collaboration with regional colleagues and clients. The primary focus will be on the Telecom sector across the Middle East, applying expertise to various client engagements. Mentorship and guidance will be provided by McKinsey managers and leaders to strengthen analytical, problem-solving, and industry capabilities.

Travel Requirements

The position requires extensive travel within the Middle East to support client engagements across various locations.