Divya Katticaren

McKinsey & Company

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job ID: 109755</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><ul><div>
Boston</div></ul></div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
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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&rsquo;ve come to the right place.</p><div><p>
YOUR IMPACT</p><div><div><p>
You will be responsible for driving and managing all aspects of recruiting for full-time and summer roles at Harvard Business School (HBS).</p><p></p><p>
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&rsquo;s brand on campus. You will also be an integral member of the Northeast and North America campus recruiting teams.</p><p></p><p>
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.</p><p></p><p>
Convening &amp; 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.</p><p></p><p>
Candidate Advising &amp; 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.</p><p></p><p>
Stakeholder &amp; 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 &quot;buddy&quot; connections are made early and strengthened over time (e.g., driving regular win room calls, tracking touchpoints/intel, and nudging Partners).</p><p></p><p>
Closing &amp; 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.</p><p></p><p>
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).</p><p></p><p>
Community &amp; Brand Building: you will build 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.</p><p></p><p>
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.</p><p></p><p>
Event Planning &amp; 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.</p><p></p><p>
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.</p><p></p><p>
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.</p><p></p><p>
Firmwide Contribution: you will serve as an integral part of the broader Northeast and North America campus recruiting team by actively participating, sharing best practices, systematically gathering competitive intelligence, and innovating McKinsey&rsquo;s recruiting strategy.</p></div></div></div><div><p>
YOUR GROWTH</p><div><p>
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.</p><p></p><p>
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we&rsquo;ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.</p><p></p><p>
When you join us, you will have:</p><p></p><div><ul><li>
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.</li><li>
A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You&rsquo;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.</li><li>
Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm&rsquo;s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.</li><li>
Exceptional 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.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS</p><div><div><ul><p>
University degree required</p><p>
6+ years of recruiting experience, with demonstrated success managing complex recruiting efforts in high-volume or competitive environments. Knowledge of professional services-based recruiting is a strong plus</p><p>
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; able to rationally structure challenges to generate insights, base decisions on data, and develop creative solutions. Possesses the desire and energy to continuously improve recruiting processes</p><p>
Exceptional organizational and administrative skills. Able to manage your time and energy to deliver high-quality work, independently coordinate multiple complex tasks, prioritize effectively, and work with minimal direction</p><p>
High degree of comfort with Excel and PowerPoint</p><p>
Proven ability to build deep trust and collaborate effectively across leaders, teams, and geographies. Discreet, respectful, and caring when handling highly confidential information</p><p>
A proactive self-starter with a track record of demonstrated initiative, judgment, and maturity. Always mindful of the firm&rsquo;s external reputation</p><p>
Passion for taking on new challenges with a strong commitment to the firm's mission and values</p><p>
Able to work effectively under pressure, navigate ambiguity gracefully, and adapt flexibly to last-minute changes</p><p>
Exceptional communication abilities; capable of turning raw information into compelling insights and narratives to excite top talent and align senior internal stakeholders</p></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.</div>
<div>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.</div></div></div></div></div>

Executive Recruiter

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 <strong>
  Who You'll Work With
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 </strong>
 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.
 <br/>
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 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&mdash;at all levels&mdash;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&rsquo;t find anywhere else.
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 When you join us, you will have:
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 <ul>
  <li>
   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.
  </li>
  <li>
   A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You&rsquo;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.
  </li>
  <li>
   Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm&rsquo;s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
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  </li>
 </ul>
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  Your Impact
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 As a member of our Client Capabilities Office in Riyadh, you will join our Centre of Procurement Excellence for Operations.
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 In this role, you will contribute to our rapidly growing procurement service line, assisting organizations in building competitive advantage through world-class purchasing and supply management capabilities. Your work will be centered on creating sustainable impact, which is the key metric by which we measure our success.
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 You will engage in end-to-end optimization efforts aimed at total value capture. This includes activities such as strategic sourcing, global sourcing, supplier collaboration and innovation, procure-to-pay processes, organization design, and capability building. Your contributions will span a variety of industry sectors, with a particular focus on Banking &amp; Financial Services, Basic Materials, Consumer Goods, Retail, Pharmaceuticals, and Travel, Transport &amp; Logistics.
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 Over the past five years, we have successfully completed more than 2,300 procurement engagements across the globe and in various industries. You will play a crucial role in continuing this legacy of excellence and innovation in procurement.
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 You will bring your industry purchasing experience to the Centre of Procurement Excellence for the Operations practice.
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 Your primary role will focus on client service in the EEMA region, this is a global role involving cross-geography and cross-industry work, ideal for those aiming to become experts in the procurement domain. While in this role there will be extensive travel to client locations.
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 You will mostly work on client engagements by driving a workstream for specific categories. You will provide short-term support to Client Serving Teams by delivering key insights on content-focused questions, such as spend analysis, TCO/should-cost modeling, contract analysis, supplier identification, saving idea/lever identification, sourcing strategy development, request for quotes management and analysis, negotiation strategy development, and tracking mechanism development. Additionally, you will support client proposals and other client development activities, bringing relevant knowledge and capabilities to clients.
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 You will also support the development and maintenance of procurement capabilities, including assets, knowledge, tools, fact packs, case studies, and primers.
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  Your Qualifications and Skills
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   Bachelor's degree in engineering/technology; master's degree preferred, MBA in operations advantageous
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  <li>
   3+ years of experience in procurement or consulting
  </li>
  <li>
   Expertise in the following areas: sourcing, supplier management, category management, costing, negotiations and PO management
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience with e-procurement tools (spend analysis, RFQ tools, costing, eAuctions) is advantageous
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant analytics/statistical software
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to identify root causes and solutions
  </li>
  <li>
   Solid business knowledge and understanding of economic, financial, and general business concepts
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong interpersonal skills, team player, intellectually curious, excellent communication skills
  </li>
 </ul>
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Knowledge Analyst - Operations & Procurement

<div>
 <strong>
  Who You'll Work With
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 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.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 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&mdash;at all levels&mdash;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&rsquo;t find anywhere else.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 When you join us, you will have:
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   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.
  </li>
  <li>
   A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You&rsquo;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.
  </li>
  <li>
   Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm&rsquo;s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  </li>
  <li>
   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.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Your Impact
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 </strong>
 You will deliver content expertise across topics such as maintenance, reliability and operations functions for our chemical&rsquo;s clients.
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 In this role, you will help clients build capabilities in delivery and execution, both during an active project and continuing after we&rsquo;ve shared our recommendations. You will work in teams to build the capabilities, systems and processes needed to deliver results and then ensure those results are sustained. To do this, you will bring and maintain or develop genuine expertise in the Chemicals sector across the multiple clients you will serve.
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 You will have responsibilities across all phases of our client development work, from initial business development and delivery to maintaining great relationships with clients during projects and beyond. You will collaborate closely with clients and drive analyses to provide unique insights. You will also support the development and maintenance of proprietary knowledge capabilities in conjunction with other experts in local and global practices.
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 You will be based in our Riyadh office as part of our Saudi Client Capabilities Hub.
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 You will work closely with our Global Energy and Materials practice who advises top management in the Chemicals sector locally and globally. As part of our hub, you will serve our clients across the EEMA region.
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 Our hub is part of our global Client Capabilities Networkwhich is comprised of almost 4000 client serving professionals with deep specialization across industries and functions. Colleagues in our global Client Capabilities Network deliver distinctive client impact through assets and expertise and are driven by a culture of innovation.
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  Your Qualifications and Skills
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, or petroleum engineering
  </li>
  <li>
   3+ years of professional experience in the petrochemical sector with comprehensive understanding of the petrochemical industry market, including downstream chemicals
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in chemical process engineering, operational improvement, project management or strategic decision-making in the petrochemical industry is a plus
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience working with numbers/quantitative models
  </li>
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   Strong problem-solving skills and conceptual abilities with an analytical mindset
  </li>
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   Excellent business acumen and understanding of the main business, economic and financial concepts and terminology
  </li>
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   Strong multitasking abilities; service-oriented personality
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   Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
  </li>
  <li>
   Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluency in English required, fluency in Arabic preferred
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Knowledge Analyst - Chemicals

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job ID: 110123</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><ul><div>
Amsterdam</div></ul></div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
</div></div></div></div><div><p>
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&rsquo;ve come to the right place.</p><div><p>
YOUR IMPACT</p><div><div><p>
You will collaborate with a global network of technologists, designers, and strategists to help clients transform their businesses through innovative digital solutions.</p><p></p><p>
You&rsquo;ll develop cutting-edge products, mentor client teams, and shape engineering cultures while growing your expertise across diverse industries and technologies.</p><p></p><p>
You will work hands-on with clients across industries to bring their digital ambitions to life. You will develop software products and services from the ground up while coaching and mentoring client teams on engineering best practices, user-centric design, and Agile values. By co-creating with clients and their leadership, you&rsquo;ll help build not only cutting-edge products but also the technical capabilities and cultures needed to sustain them.</p><p></p><p>
Your work will drive meaningful change for clients and their industries. You will participate in cross-functional problem-solving sessions with client leaders, shaping their digital strategies and delivering solutions that go beyond the product itself. Your efforts will help clients build scalable teams and engineering cultures that enable long-term success.</p><p></p><p>
You will collaborate with clients across industries to turn their digital ambitions into reality through hands-on technical expertise. Based in one of our global locations, you will be part of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, a multidisciplinary group of software engineers, AI engineers, data scientists, and technology consultants passionate about creating industry-shaping products and tools.</p><p></p><p>
You&rsquo;ll grow as a technologist and leader. You&rsquo;ll work across diverse industries and technologies, learning something new with every project. With opportunities to contribute to digital strategies, build impactful products, and mentor others, you&rsquo;ll have the freedom to chart your own path and grow in the areas that excite you most.</p></div></div></div><div><p>
YOUR GROWTH</p><div><p>
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.</p><p></p><p>
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&mdash;at all levels&mdash;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&rsquo;t find anywhere else.</p><p></p><p>
When you join us, you will have:</p><p></p><div><ul><li>
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.</li><li>
A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You&rsquo;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.</li><li>
Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm&rsquo;s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.</li><li>
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.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS</p><div><div><ul><p>
Undergraduate or master&rsquo;s degree; or equivalent experience</p><p>
2+ years of experience developing full-stack applications by writing code that is readable, testable, maintainable, and scalable</p><p>
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with other developers, as well as technical and non-technical people within software teams</p><p>
Hands-on experience and willingness to learn across frontend (TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue, Next.js, Tailwind), backend (Python, Node.js, Java/Spring, C#/.NET), and databases (SQL, NoSQL, vector databases, ETL)</p><p>
Experience with LLM frameworks, prompt orchestration, agent frameworks, MCPs, evaluation frameworks, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), including Docker and CI/CD</p><p>
Strong focus on automated testing, logging, monitoring, and overall system reliability</p><p>
Experience working in Agile teams, including active participation in sprint ceremonies</p><p>
Experience pair programming collaboratively with other developers</p><p>
Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment</p><p>
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local language, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels</p></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.</div>
<div>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.</div></div></div></div></div>

Software Engineer - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job ID: 110124</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><ul><div>
Amsterdam</div></ul></div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
</div></div></div></div><div><p>
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&rsquo;ve come to the right place.</p><div><p>
YOUR IMPACT</p><div><div><p>
You will lead architecture design, drive technology decisions, and co-create innovative products while mentoring clients to adopt Agile practices and engineering excellence. Your work offers hands-on collaboration, diverse industry exposure, and opportunities to shape solutions and grow as a technology leader.</p><p></p><p>
You will lead project workstreams, drive architectural decisions, and build scalable solutions using Agile methodologies. Working closely with client teams, you will co-create products, foster a culture of engineering excellence, and mentor teams in best practices. Your responsibilities will include shaping technical strategies, making key technology decisions, and ensuring the delivery of impactful, user-centric solutions.</p><p></p><p>
Your work will have a lasting impact beyond the products you build. By collaborating with client leadership, you will influence their digital strategies, help scale their engineering cultures, and enable them to achieve sustainable growth. Each project will expose you to diverse industries and technologies, providing opportunities to learn and grow while shaping the future of technology.</p><p></p><p>
You will design and deliver next-generation products that transform businesses across industries. Based in one of our global locations, you will be part of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, a multidisciplinary group of software engineers, AI engineers, data scientists, and technology consultant passionate about creating industry-shaping products and tools.</p><p></p><p>
Your role offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. You&rsquo;ll have a seat at the table with client leaders, the chance to shape product strategies, and the freedom to explore areas of personal interest. Supported by a collaborative and innovative team, you&rsquo;ll make a lasting impact on clients, industries, and the future of technology.</p></div></div></div><div><p>
YOUR GROWTH</p><div><p>
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.</p><p></p><p>
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&mdash;at all levels&mdash;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&rsquo;t find anywhere else.</p><p></p><p>
When you join us, you will have:</p><p></p><div><ul><li>
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.</li><li>
A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You&rsquo;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.</li><li>
Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm&rsquo;s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.</li><li>
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.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS</p><div><div><ul><p>
Bachelors, Master&rsquo;s or PhD level degree in a discipline such as: computer science, machine learning, applied statistics, mathematics, engineering or artificial intelligence</p><p>
7+ years of experience in software development, with significant full-stack web application development experience strongly preferred</p><p>
Experience working collaboratively with technical and non-technical team members and stakeholders</p><p>
Hands-on experience and willingness to learn across frontend (TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue, Next.js, Tailwind), backend (Python, Node.js, Java/Spring, C#/.NET), and databases (SQL, NoSQL, vector databases, ETL)</p><p>
Experience with LLM frameworks, prompt orchestration, agent frameworks, MCPs, evaluation frameworks, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), including Docker and CI/CD</p><p>
Strong focus on automated testing, logging, monitoring, and overall system reliability</p><p>
Experience modeling and coaching others to use engineering best practices such as design patterns, customer-centric design, test-driven development, code refactoring, code review, and OWASP Top 10 security awareness</p><p>
Experience leading in Agile teams, including coaching and modeling Agile mindsets as part of sprint ceremonies, work definition and building developer capabilities</p><p>
Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment</p><p>
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels</p></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.</div>
<div>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.</div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Software Engineer - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job ID: 109606</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><ul><div>
Amsterdam</div><div>
Brussels</div><div>
Lisbon</div><div>
Madrid</div></ul></div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
</div></div></div></div><div><p>
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&rsquo;ve come to the right place.</p><div><p>
YOUR IMPACT</p><div><div><p>
You will leverage your creativity and problem-solving skills to tackle clients&rsquo; most pressing issues using an analytical lens, meeting client needs and communicating your work to executive audiences.</p><p></p><p>
Client counterparts span a wide range of audiences and functions from treasury and risk professionals, marketing &amp; sales teams, procurement category managers, to high-level stakeholders (e.g., CFO). When working internally, you will build innovative algorithms and products (what we call &ldquo;IP development&rdquo;) to best meet our most common client needs, from building price forecasting models for commodities markets, to brainstorming and developing new offers and solutions to support future clients. You will also work with our engineers to design new interfaces to deliver faster, more impactful insights to our clients.</p><p></p><p>
Your work on the team will primarily be in applying advanced analytics to enable better commodity risk management decisions. For example, you might work as the lead in maintaining and expanding existing hedging strategies by re-training existing models through process driven approaches. You might also modify and improve algorithm performance across market regimes, by introducing new features, data sources, and modelling approaches; rapidly identify opportunities for our clients to increase earnings potential and reduce downside risk by back testing various risk management strategies; co-build bespoke tools with client data science teams that tailor machine-learning algorithms to attain an optimal balance of earnings and volatility given clients&rsquo; risk appetite and capital constraints; and/or collaborate with and train cross-functional client teams to instill long-lasting capabilities and ensure new decision-making models are embraced by organizations.</p><p></p><p>
You will receive best-in-class training in structuring business problems and serving as a client adviser and have opportunities to work closely with and learn from our senior commodity and risk practitioners, as well as industry players that are shaping the future of commodity markets and trading. You will get access to unparalleled career acceleration, with a huge amount of ownership and responsibility from the get-go in a collaborative, diverse, non-hierarchical environment. You will get the opportunity to travel to client sites, locally and around the world (once travel resumes). Lastly, you will be able to provide direct and measurable impact to some of the largest organizations in agribusiness, materials, energy, industrial, and consumer foods sectors around the globe.</p><p></p><p>
As a member of the Commodity Analytics team, you will be based in one of the following offices: Brussels, Amsterdam, Madrid or Lisbon. You&rsquo;ll work closely with McKinsey&rsquo;s Commodity Trading Service Line to support clients across sectors and geographies.</p><p></p><p>
Commodity Analytics helps commodity producers, processors, buyers, and traders across agriculture/softs, metals, energy, and consumer sectors improve commodity price risk capabilities with cutting-edge data science.</p><p></p><p>
The Commodity Trading Service Line at McKinsey supports clients in commodity trading and risk strategy, trading operations transformation, and trading and risk digitization driven by deep trading experts with hands-on trading experience and advanced analytics assets.</p><p></p><p>
Our Risk Practice supports clients in many different industries facing challenges of developing and implementing tailored concepts for risk.</p></div></div></div><div><p>
YOUR GROWTH</p><div><p>
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.</p><p></p><p>
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&mdash;at all levels&mdash;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&rsquo;t find anywhere else.</p><p></p><p>
When you join us, you will have:</p><p></p><div><ul><li>
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.</li><li>
A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You&rsquo;ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.</li><li>
Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm&rsquo;s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.</li><li>
World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS</p><div><div><ul><p>
Undergraduate degree is required; Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (computer science, applied mathematics, economics, quantitative finance, engineering) or equivalent practitioner experience is preferred</p><p>
2+ years&rsquo; experience in commodity markets developing market research, trading, or hedging/risk management strategies such as netback/deal economics, signal backtesting, stress testing, and/or hedge effectiveness is preferred but not required</p><p>
2+ years&rsquo; experience in physical/cash markets of metals, power/electricity markets, natural gas, crude oil, refined products, and/or ocean freight is preferred but not required</p><p>
2+ years&rsquo; experience applying time series analysis of mean-reverting and cointegrated commodity prices/premiums (e.g., ARIMA, VECM, GARCH),supervised learning (e.g., SVM, LSTM, parallel or sequential tree-based models), unsupervised learning (e.g., PCA, K-means clustering), optimization (e.g., LP/MILP and stochastic models), and/or NLP sentiment analysis is preferred but not required</p><p>
6+ months&rsquo; experience with LLM-based analytics in enterprise settings (e.g., document/comms extraction, RAG, evaluation/guardrails) is preferred but not required</p><p>
Experience integrating data science and/or automation workflows with CTRM/ETRM systems via API is preferred but not required</p><p>
Experience automating middle/back-office processes with PRA and LLMs (e.g., pre-trade KYC/credit, trade execution, compliance, logistics, trade settlement) is preferred but not required</p><p>
Production-quality Python for model development, including optimization, time series forecasting, feature engineering, backtesting, and evaluation using standard DS toolkits (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, statsmodels, gradient boosting, etc.) is required</p><p>
Familiarity with pytest and reproducible research workflow; experience operationalizing models: versioned experiments, CI/CD, model monitoring and drift detection, and collaboration with engineering on APIs and model/solution design is required</p><p>
Experience applying advanced analytical and statistical methods to solve business problems involving commodity markets is required</p><p>
Ability to explain commodity market nuances and/or complex analytics approaches and results in layman&rsquo;s terms to executive audiences across commodity trading, operations, supply chain / logistics, and finance / accounting functions is required</p></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>
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Senior Data Scientist - Commodity Trading and Risk Management

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London</div><div>
Madrid</div></ul></div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
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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&rsquo;ve come to the right place.</p><div><p>
YOUR IMPACT</p><div><div>
You will be part of QuantumBlack Labs and the Robotics and Physical AI team within our Advanced Industries Sector, a group of engineers, scientists, product managers, and machine learning specialists building a first of its kind physics AI capability that accelerates and scales how the world designs and builds physical systems.</div><div></div><div>
Our team is responsible for:</div><div><ul><li>
Building multi-physics simulation frameworks, digital twins, and surrogate models that stand in for slow, expensive physics solvers</li><li>
Applying physics-informed machine learning and robotics to real-world engineering systems across advanced industries, from chip design to aircraft manufacturing</li><li>
Deploying scalable, production grade tools on HPC infrastructure that embed our distinctive technical approach and engineering knowledge for industrial clients</li></ul></div><div>
You will lead technical workstreams on client engagements, building multi-physics simulation frameworks and digital twins, developing surrogate and machine learning models, applying physics-informed machine learning to real-world engineering systems, deploying scalable production tools on HPC infrastructure, and translating computational insights into strategic recommendations and solutions that deliver measurable impact for clients.</div><div></div><div>
You&rsquo;ll create surrogate models that replace costly simulations, compress design cycles from weeks to minutes, and bring autonomy to robotic systems on the factory floor. Collaborating with global, multidisciplinary teams, you&rsquo;ll drive innovation, develop impactful technologies, and grow as a leader in physical AI.</div><div></div><div>
You will work with diverse and complex engineering data sets, develop scientific software products, and write optimized code to enhance our internal tools. Collaborating with scientists, engineers, and designers, you will leverage advanced math, statistics, and machine learning to deliver impactful solutions and grow the firm&rsquo;s capacity to deliver at scale.</div><div></div><div>
Your work will help clients address their most pressing challenges by deploying cutting-edge technology and amplifying impact across industries. You will also contribute to the broader physical AI community by writing papers, presenting at conferences, and sharing knowledge with colleagues.</div><div></div><div>
You will be based in London or Madrid and collaborate closely with scientists, data engineers, machine learning engineers, designers, and product managers around the world. Together, you&rsquo;ll work on interdisciplinary projects to solve complex engineering challenges across a range of industries, leading the development and application of cutting-edge physics AI solutions that drive measurable business impact.</div><div></div><div>
You&rsquo;ll grow as a technologist and leader in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, pushing the boundaries of innovation while shaping the future of physical AI and robotics.</div></div></div><div></div><div><p>
YOUR GROWTH</p><div><p>
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.</p><p></p><p>
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&mdash;at all levels&mdash;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&rsquo;t find anywhere else.</p><p></p><p>
When you join us, you will have:</p><p></p><div><ul><li>
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.</li><li>
A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You&rsquo;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.</li><li>
Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm&rsquo;s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.</li><li>
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.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS</p><div><div><ul><p>
Advanced graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in computational mechanics, materials science, mechanical/aerospace/nuclear engineering, computational physics, or a closely related engineering or physical science field required; significant industry or national laboratory experience in applied simulation or scientific machine learning may apply.</p><p>
Demonstrated ability to develop high-quality engineering or scientific code (e.g., in Python, C++).</p><p>
Demonstrated fluency with statistical sampling, machine learning, and data science techniques.</p><p>
Simulation experience, PyTorch, ML/AI/Data Science a plus.</p><p>
Excellent organizational capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion.</p><p>
Proficient in rational decision-making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning.</p><p>
Ability to create work-product-focused materials / outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables.</p><p>
Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment.</p><p>
Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times.</p><p>
Ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., manufacturing facilities, etc.).</p><p>
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels.</p></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.</div>
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Physical AI Data Scientist - QuantumBlack Labs

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