Senior Analyst

Boston Consulting Group (BCG); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 187,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Analyst for their Energy Practice Area in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position involves providing analysis and insights to enhance client projects, focusing on large capital projects. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in relevant fields, demonstrate analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and possess a Bachelor's degree. Strong communication skills and fluency in English are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of consulting experience in construction, engineering or process improvement.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analysis and insights for client cases.
• Support business development for operations implementation programs.
• Lead process improvement initiatives in large capital projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Effective communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Flexibility and creativity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or industrial management

Job description

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities.

BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation‑inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom‑line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading‑edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Analyst within BCG’s Energy Practice Area, you will work in a growing global team, delivering value to clients via individual expertise and/or institutionalized knowledge assets (products, tools, data, workshops, frameworks, surveys, domain‑specific data, and related expertise, etc.).

You will contribute to cases and proposals by providing relevant analysis and insights and help case teams create strong impact for the client. You will also support business development and go‑to‑market efforts of the operations implementation programs business, as opportunities arise, contributing research and analysis to marketing efforts. While contributing to client cases, workshops and proposals, travel to serve clients onsite during staffing assignments is expected to understand client requirements, and design / develop solutions. Additionally, you will support the LCPM business in developing existing & new intellectual property and knowledge assets.

The Operations Practice Area is one of BCG’s functional practices, which helps our clients create competitive advantage by enhancing their performance and building strategic capabilities. The OPS BCG Vantage Team is an expert network of experienced consultants who help clients on specific cases related to the functions and disciplines within the practice (e.g., Large capital project delivery, operating model, lean construction, business case optimization, etc.).

As a Senior Analyst focused on large capital projects for implementation programs, you will work across topics and have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in particular topics as you grow in your career.

You will support commercialization efforts for implementation programs, in conjunction with business leaders, through activities such as:

• Leading process improvement initiatives in large capital projects.
• Analyzing and optimizing engineering processes for greater efficiency and quality.
• Implementing process standardization and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Collaborating with engineering and construction teams to ensure process alignment with business goals.
• Monitoring process performance metrics and implementing corrective actions as needed.

YOU’RE GOOD AT

• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving, particularly related to cost reduction and making procurement processes more effective and efficient.
• Communicating with case teams and clients team members, in a credible and confident way.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Structured yet pragmatic and agile approach to task and project management.
• Organizational tasks and data analysis, with a keen understanding of how to distill data insights and translate them into action.
• Being a proactive team player with effective communication skills, showcasing practical efficiency over theoretical knowledge.
• Working collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic, in‑person or virtually; proficient in agile ways of working.
• Being flexible and bringing a curious and creative mindset, open to new things and able to propose innovative ideas.
• Navigating complexity and ambiguity.

What You’ll Bring

• 1‑2+ years of consulting experience in construction, engineering, process improvement or implementation related field strongly preferred.
• In lieu of consulting experience, 2+ years minimum relevant industry experience required; 3‑6+ years of industry experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree required (advanced degree preferred) in a relevant field such as engineering or industrial management. Strong experience with construction and engineering process management and improvement.
• Experience with cost control, scheduling, risk management and field operations.
• Analytical and data driven skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong business acumen and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Who You’ll Work With

As a SA, you will work face to face with clients and with BCG Project Leaders, Associates and Consultants. In the period between cases, you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up a diverse pool of expert positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative knowledge careers.

Equal Opportunity

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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