senior research analyst

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Job Overview A prominent and highly respected organisation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Real Estate Development Analyst to join their dynamic team. This is a Full-Time position based in the thriving city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the real estate development team by providing in-depth financial analysis, comprehensive market research, and meticulous due diligence for a variety of landmark projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented analyst to contribute to significant developments within one of the region's most exciting real estate markets. Responsibilities  <ul><li>Conducting detailed financial modelling and analysis for potential and existing real estate development projects, including cash flow projections, IRR, and NPV calculations.</li><li>Performing comprehensive market research to identify and evaluate new investment and development opportunities, analysing trends, competitor activity, and demographic data.</li><li>Assisting in the due diligence process for property acquisitions, which includes reviewing financial, legal, and operational documentation.</li><li>Preparing high-quality investment memorandums, presentations, and reports for senior management and external stakeholders.</li><li>Developing and maintaining sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Collaborating closely with internal teams, including project management, legal, and finance, to ensure seamless project execution.</li><li>Assisting with the preparation of project budgets, forecasts, and performance monitoring against key metrics.</li></ul>Qualifications  <ul><li>A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree or professional qualification (e.g., CFA, RICS) is highly desirable.</li><li>Proven experience in a real estate analysis, development, or investment role.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and extensive experience in creating complex financial models from scratch.</li><li>A strong understanding of real estate investment principles, valuation techniques, and development processes.</li><li>Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Arabic would be a significant advantage.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>A proactive and commercially astute individual with a genuine passion for the real estate industry.</li></ul>

Real Estate Development Analyst

Qiddiya | القدية

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 The Senior Manager - FP&amp;A (Development) will support the financial oversight and performance management of Qiddiya's development portfolio. This role will focus on financial monitoring of development projects, variance analysis, risk tracking, management reporting, and ensuring alignment between project controls and accounting systems.
 
 
 The role will play a key part in preparing high-quality management reports, budget submissions, variance analyses, and project financial reviews, while providing actionable insights to senior finance leadership. The Senior Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure financial discipline, data integrity, and continuous process improvement across development projects.
 
 
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 Support financial oversight of capital development projects, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, schedules, and scope.
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 Prepare and consolidate management packs, executive summaries, and budget submissions for review by the Senior Director.
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 Analyze financial performance, identify key variances, and provide structured insights with recommended actions.
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 Manage monthly reconciliation between project systems and accounting systems, ensuring data accuracy and timely issue resolution.
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 Review project schedule updates (Primavera P6) and assess financial impact of risks, delays, and scope changes.
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 Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses to support forecasting and planning.
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 Standardize reporting templates, KPIs, dashboards, and action trackers across development projects
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 Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, Project Controls, and other FP&amp;A teams to ensure process alignment and data consistency.
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 Contribute to automation and reporting enhancement initiatives within the Development FP&amp;A function.
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 Support internal governance processes related to budget control, forecasting discipline, and financial transparency.
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 Provide guidance and coaching to analysts within the team, promoting accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 10+ years of total experience in Finance
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 Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&amp;A) within a real estate development environment
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 Experience in development, construction, infrastructure, real estate, or large capital project environments is strongly preferred.
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 Experience working within large, complex organizations is required.
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 Big 4 or Tier 1 consulting background is advantageous
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Senior Manager - Development Financial Planning and Analysis (CORS 249)

Raytheon

<div>Date Posted:
2026-06-16
Country:
Saudi Arabia
Location:
SA-01-RIYADH-S1 ~ 9054 Airport Rd ~ ROSHAN FRONT BLDG S1
Position Role Type:
Onsite
About Us:
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world&rsquo;s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today&rsquo;s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow&rsquo;s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Job Summary:
Raytheon Saudi Arabia has an opening for a Principal Specialist Financial Analyst in support of its Saudi Arabia Programs portfolio. This is a seasoned professional contributor role with advanced knowledge of program finance, financial planning and analysis, and indirect cost rate management. The successful candidate will work autonomously with limited oversight and serve as a strategic business partner to program and functional leadership across active in-Kingdom programs.
This position operates at a level that directly impacts operational results within the finance work area. The analyst will coach and review the work of junior finance professionals, influence policies and practices, and take ownership of complex financial deliverables across the full program finance lifecycle &mdash; including EAC development, financial metrics analysis, indirect rates analysis, and financial planning.
What You Will Do:
Program Finance &amp; Controls<ul><li>
Lead preparation of weekly and monthly program financial reports and customer financial deliverables</li><li>
Own monthly sales, profit, and cash forecasting across assigned program portfolio</li><li>
Lead quarterly Estimates at Completion (EAC) development including cost, schedule, risk, and opportunity analysis</li><li>
Perform detailed variance analysis to budget baselines and communicate findings clearly to program and finance leadership</li><li>
Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)</li><li>
Support preparation of cost CDRLs including Integrated Program Management Reports (IPMRs) and Contractor Funding Summary Reports (CFSRs)</li><li>
Support proposal cost development and basis of estimate preparation for new business opportunities</li></ul>
Indirect Rates Analysis<ul><li>
Analyze and monitor indirect cost rates (overhead, G&amp;A, fringe) against budgeted and forecasted pools and bases.</li><li>
Support development and maintenance of forward pricing rate estimates and submissions.</li><li>
Assess the impact of indirect rate variances on program cost positions and EAC development.</li><li>
Partner with accounting and estimating functions to reconcile actual indirect charges against applied rates.</li><li>
Identify trends and variances in indirect cost pools and communicate risks and opportunities to leadership.</li></ul>
Leadership &amp; Collaboration<ul><li>
Coach and review the work of junior finance professionals, providing guidance on deliverables, analytical approach, and professional development</li><li>
Serve as a strategic business partner to program managers, contracts, engineering, and operations functions.</li><li>
Influence financial policies, practices, and procedures within the finance work area.</li><li>
Prepare and present financial analysis to senior program and finance leadership with clarity and confidence.</li><li>
Support ad hoc financial investigations, special projects, and senior leadership requests.</li></ul> 
Qualifications You Must Have:<ul><li>
Typically requires A University Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field from a recognized Saudi or international university and minimum 5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.</li><li>
Saudi Arabian national</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in program financial analysis, EAC development, or cost controls in a project- or contract-based environment.</li><li>
Experience with indirect cost rate structures, cost pool analysis, or forward pricing.</li><li>
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP or equivalent ERP/financial systems.</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English, including experience presenting to senior leadership.</li></ul>
Qualifications We Prefer:<ul><li>
Experience supporting Earned Value Management (EVM) on government or defense contracts.</li><li>
Knowledge of government contracting financial requirements.</li><li>
Proven ability to manage small projects or processes within area of responsibility with limited oversight.</li><li>
Experience coaching or mentoring junior finance staff.</li><li>
Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of identifying and implementing process improvements.</li><li>
Experience with OneStream, SAP Business Warehouse, or similar financial planning tools.</li><li>
Background in aerospace, defense, or government contracting finance.</li></ul>
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Principal Financial Analyst ( Jeddah/Riyadh )

Public Investment Fund (PIF)

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 PIF is seeking a candidate to join International Investments team to provide insights on PIF&rsquo;s direct investments in the assigned regions/geographies, lead streamlined investment transaction process and effective portfolio management and monitoring of investment performance, and ensure the development of industry expertise and market knowledge in Tactical Investments across sectors including, but not limited to, Automotive, Mobility, Technology, Software, Augmented Reality, Robotics, and related industries.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Specialized Accountabilities
 
 
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 Contribute to the identification, evaluation, selection, and management of International Direct Investments (includes, among others, equity investments with an influential ownership in listed or private companies) and ensure alignment with the overall investment policy at PIF.
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 Contribute to co-underwriting opportunities alongside leading general partners and sponsors in Tactical Investments.
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 Prepare the transaction process including managing team members in the construction of financial models and multi-criteria valuation approaches, managing advisors, negotiating terms, and closing documentation for International Direct Investments.
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 Prepare investment memos, recommendations on new deals, internal update reports, and required updates to PIF Board and related Committees and/or other entities.
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 Engage in portfolio management process with a mindset of ownership e.g., review major strategic matters, business plans, board nominations, etc.
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 Contribute to operational improvements and strategic initiatives at portfolio companies, collaborating with management teams to deliver growth, enhance efficiency, and drive value creation.
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 Manage multiple concurrent projects and transaction workstreams, demonstrating strong multitasking.
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 Analyze International Direct Investments portfolio performance and recommend corrective actions and ensure remaining up to date with market developments and trends
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 Contribute to the process of exiting investments at appropriate times, including raising recommendations for approval and managing the exit process.
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 Collaborate with institutional investors, investment banks and financial advisors
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 Develop and maintain a network of industry experts/firms including identification and onboarding and ensure the maintenance and utilization of respective relations.
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 Proactively monitor the developments shaping the investment landscape and markets, via desktop research and leveraging internal tools / databases and external networks (e.g. investment banks, general partners, venture capitalists, institutional investors, etc.)
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 Prepare presentations and updates on International Direct Investments proposals and performance to PIF Committees and Executive Management.
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 Contribute to the development and training to junior team members e.g., provide mentorship and coaching.
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 Common Accountabilities
 
 
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 Implement operational excellence improvement initiatives and propose improvements on systems, processes, and practices considering PIF established policies and procedures and international leading practices.
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 Support the development of policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls as requested or propose relevant enhancements as needed, ensuring alignment and adherence to any relevant compliance, risk, audit, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
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 Qualifications / Years of Experience
 
 
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 Minimum: Bachelor&rsquo;s in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or any other relevant discipline
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 4+ years deal and project management experience in investment banking, private equity, strategy/management consulting, or corporate development/M&amp;A.
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 Any relevant certification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), etc.
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 Personal Competencies
 
 
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 Good communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to convince the stakeholders.
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 Ability to establish credibility with stakeholders.
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 Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business needs.
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 Strong organizational/project management skills, the ability to manage and achieve multiple deadlines.
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 Ability to motivate, guide, and inspire others to achieve common goals and vision.
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Tactical Investment Professional

Fakeeh Care Group

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 Description
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Provide first- and second-level technical support for hardware, software, and network issues. 2. Respond to service requests via phone, email, ticketing system, or in-person. 3. Troubleshoot and support desktop and laptop computers, mobile devices, printers, and other peripherals. 4. Install, configure, and maintain software, hardware, and system updates. 5. Assist in IT asset tracking, inventory management, and equipment setup. 6. Document technical issues and solutions in the service desk knowledge base. 7. Escalate complex issues to senior IT staff or specialized teams as needed. 8. Assist with onboarding and offboarding tasks, including hardware deployment and account setup. 9. Continuously monitor the performance and availability of systems and networks to ensure efficient and effective operation. 10. Plan, test, and implement upgrades for information systems. 11. Integrate new software applications into existing systems. 12. Oversee and supervise system administrators, coordinating with different entities to ensure seamless operations. 13. Ensure new applications are integrated and deployed efficiently across the business. 14. Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, ensuring it is organized and accessible for future reference. 15. Develop and implement backup and disaster recovery procedures to safeguard data and systems. 16. Develop procedures to maintain security and protect systems from unauthorized use, natural disasters, and user abuse.17. Develop tools, procedures, and training sessions for Operations, Client Support, and Systems Development staff to assist with their work. 18. Install, configure, and maintain servers and data storage systems. 19. Mentor team members and educate users on system administration best practices. 20. Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in system administration to ensure continuous improvement. 21. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the job.
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 Job Requirements Skills and Abilities: - Strong knowledge of system administration for complex operating systems. - Proficiency in designing, implementing, and maintaining mission-critical systems. - Expertise in monitoring system performance and availability. - Ability to develop and implement backup and disaster recovery procedures. - Strong problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges. - Excellent documentation and organizational skills for maintaining technical records. - Leadership and mentoring skills to guide team members and educate users. - Knowledge of emerging technologies and best practices in system administration. Experience: IT Specialist: 0 - 2 years of experience in IT support or application support in a healthcare setting. Senior IT Specialist: Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT support or application support in a healthcare setting. Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Language: Excellent command of oral and written English and prefer Arabic. Licenses / Certifications: Preferred certifications: - CompTIA A+ - Held Desk Institute Support Center Analyst (HDI-SCA) - Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional (CHAMP) Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM) Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Project Management Professional (PMP) IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
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IT Specialist

Unified Real Estate Development Company

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 Core Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Design and build the central data infrastructure (ClickHouse, data lake, or equivalent) that aggregates data from property management, leasing, finance, and operations systems.
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 Integrate frontier LLMs (Claude, GPT-4, or equivalent) via API to serve as the reasoning and analysis layer on top of internal data.
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 Build and maintain retrieval pipelines that intelligently select, filter, and deliver relevant data to the LLM within context window constraints.
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 Develop internal tools, dashboards, or interfaces that allow non-technical staff to interact with AI-powered analysis.
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 Implement proper data security, access controls, and compliance protocols &mdash; ensuring sensitive real estate and tenant data is handled appropriately.
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 Architect systems with modularity in mind &mdash; LLM providers, data sources, and tools should be swappable as the landscape evolves.
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 Monitor AI output quality and implement validation/feedback loops to catch hallucinations and errors.
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 Stay current with AI developments and proactively recommend when new capabilities become relevant to Unified&rsquo;s operations.
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 Document all systems, architectures, and processes thoroughly. Bus-factor risk must be minimized.
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 Required Qualifications
 
 
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 3&ndash;5 years of software engineering experience, with strong proficiency in Python.
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 Hands-on experience building applications that integrate with LLM APIs (Anthropic, OpenAI, or similar).
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 Practical knowledge of data engineering: ETL pipelines, SQL, working with structured and semi-structured data on scale.
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 Experience with at least one of: ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, BigQuery, Snowflake, or comparable analytical databases.
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 Understanding of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns, vector databases, and context management strategies.
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 Familiarity with orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, or custom equivalents).
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 Ability to deploy and maintain production services (Docker, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD basics).
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 Strong communication skills &mdash; you will need to explain technical constraints and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders clearly.
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
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 Experience in real estate, property management, or construction technology is a strong plus but not required.
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 Exposure to agent-based AI workflows and multi-step task orchestration.
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 Experience with data visualization tools or building internal dashboards (Streamlit, Retool, or custom).
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 Familiarity with Arabic language NLP or bilingual data environments.
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 Previous experience working in small teams or startup-like environments where you owned projects end-to-end.
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 What This Role Is Not
 
 
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 This is not an ML research role. You will not be training or fine-tuning models. You will be implementing and integrating existing frontier models.
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 This is not a pure data engineering role. You will build data infrastructure, but the goal is to power AI applications, not just maintain databases.
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 This is not a management role. This is an individual contributor position with high autonomy and direct impact.
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 Working Arrangement
 
 
 
 Based in Riyadh. You will participate in weekly rotating meetings with different departments (leasing, property management, finance, operations) alongside the AI Analyst to understand business needs and demonstrate progress. Expect a fast iteration cycle &mdash; the expectation is working prototypes, not lengthy planning phases.
 
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Artificial Intelligence Engineer

McKinsey & Company

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 Who You'll Work With
 
 
 
 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&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.
 
 
 When you join us, you will have:
 
 
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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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 Your Impact
 
 
 
 In the role of a Capabilities &amp; Insights Analytics Analyst, you will be part of our consulting teams with a focus on quantitative analyses and AI/ML approaches, continuously developing our portfolio of data-driven solutions and innovative approaches.
 
 
 You will work closely with our healthcare clients from various sectors such as public bodies, health insurance companies, or providers, utilizing your project management skills and communication with diverse stakeholders.
 
 
 As a Healthcare Analytics Analyst, you are expected to handle large datasets, particularly in analysis and modeling. Your daily tasks will include analyzing and modeling large data sets, as well as working closely with our Data Engineers in building and maintaining our proprietary platforms and solutions. You will develop dashboards and ML/AI models, utilizing both low-code/no-code tools and Python and visualization tools.
 
 
 In daily operations, you will collaborate closely with our Data Engineering colleagues, our Knowledge and Insights experts, and our consulting teams to prepare and execute client work. Besides serving clients as part of an engagement, you will be helping to build healthcare assets and knowledge, driving the firm&rsquo;s proprietary innovation portfolio.
 
 
 We offer challenging tasks in an exceptionally dedicated team with many opportunities for further growth and personal development.
 
 
 
 Your Qualifications and Skills
 
 
 
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 Successfully completed degree in computer or data analytics/science, ideally combined with biostatistics, bioinformatics or epidemiology
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 3+ years of professional experience in a relevant field (e.g., as a Data Analyst/Scientist, BI, or consulting)
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 Solid understanding and application of Programming in Python and/or R
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 Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Plotly)
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 Familiarity with SQL and data querying from relational databases or cloud-based environments
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 Understanding of electronic health record structures, clinical terminologies (ICD, CPT, SNOMED) and health data standards such as HL7 and FHIR
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 Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in analytical and quantitative areas
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 Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the motivation to continuously improve the status quo and drive this independently
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 Willingness and ability to travel to client and McKinsey locations within and outside the country
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 Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively with people at all levels in an organization
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English
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Capabilities & Insights Analytics Analyst - Healthcare

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