Knowledge Analyst - Oil & Gas

McKinsey & Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking an experienced professional in the oil and gas sector to provide content expertise and support client operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both Upstream and Downstream processes, a relevant degree, and great analytical and problem-solving skills. You will play a key role in building client capabilities, delivering insightful analyses, and maintaining strong relationships. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are essential, with Arabic preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship opportunities

Global community and diverse work culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Upstream and Downstream operations within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience working with numerical and quantitative models.
• Fluency in English required; fluency in Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver content expertise across maintenance, reliability and operations functions for oil and gas clients.
• Collaborate closely with clients and drive analyses to provide unique insights.
• Help clients build capabilities and maintain relationships during projects.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical mindset

Multitasking abilities

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, chemical, petrochemical engineering or geoscience

Tools

Digital oilfield solutions

Predictive maintenance tools

Process optimization tools

Job description

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.

You will deliver content expertise across topics such as maintenance, reliability and operations functions for our oil and gas clients.

In this role, you will help clients build capabilities in delivery and execution, both during an active project and continuing after we’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 oil and gas sector across multiple clients you will serve.

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. You will be based in our Riyadh office as part of our Saudi Client Capabilities Hub and will work closely with our Global Energy and Materials practice.

Our hub is part of our global Client Capabilities Network which comprises of 8000+ 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

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or petrochemical engineering or geoscience and a quantitative background in econometrics, physics or equivalent
• 3+ years of proven experience in both Upstream (exploration, drilling, production) and Downstream (refining, processing, distribution) operations within the Oil & Gas industry
• Experience with advanced technologies such as digital oilfield solutions, predictive maintenance, or process optimization tools.
• Knowledge of global energy markets and trends impacting the Oil & Gas sector
• Experience working with numbers / quantitative models
• Strong problem‑solving skills and conceptual abilities with an analytical mindset and service‑oriented personality
• Excellent business acumen and understanding of the main business, economic and financial concepts, and terminology within industry
• Strong multitasking abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively
• Fluency in English required; fluency in Arabic preferred