Senior Data Analyst, Ethics & Compliance

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join McKinsey & Company's Ethics and Compliance Data & Insights team to make a meaningful impact through data analysis. This role focuses on uncovering insights to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, and ensure regulatory adherence across the organization. Your expertise in data tools and analytics will be key in delivering actionable insights and building collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and mental health coverage

Continuous learning and mentoring opportunities

Diverse global community with a variety of backgrounds

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex topics.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and risks.
• Develop dashboards and reporting for insights.
• Support data governance practices for compliance.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

SQL

Excel

Python

R

Statistical Analysis

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in data analytics, statistics, computer science, or a related field

Advanced degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Your Growth

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.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’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.

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. 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. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits:In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your Impact

As a key member of McKinsey’s Ethics and Compliance (E&C) Data & Insights team, you will work closely with program leaders to analyze data, uncover insights, and support the firm’s ethics and compliance objectives. Your work will focus on transforming data into actionable insights that enhance decision-making, strengthen regulatory adherence, and mitigate risks.

In this role, you will analyze large datasets from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that align with the firm’s ethics and compliance goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and deliver insights that address key challenges. Additionally, you will develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to enable real-time analytics and reporting for leadership.

Your responsibilities will also include supporting the implementation of data governance practices to ensure data quality, accuracy, and security, while adhering to regulatory standards. You will conduct advanced data analysis, such as predictive modeling and trend analysis, to identify emerging risks and compliance gaps. Furthermore, you will partner with leadership to design and deliver analytics tools that provide actionable insights and drive ethical decision-making. Lastly, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of data processes by identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency.

Your work will play a critical role in ensuring ethical and compliant decision-making across the organization. By analyzing data and providing meaningful insights, you will help enhance operational integrity, strengthen regulatory adherence, and mitigate risks. Your contributions will empower teams to make informed, principled choices that uphold the firm’s values and protect its reputation.

You will be based in the United States as part of our E&C’s Data & Insights team. This team analyzes data and trends to identify risks, ensure regulatory adherence, and provide actionable insights that support ethical decision-making and organizational integrity.

Your qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in data analytics, statistics, computer science, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus
• 4+ years of professional experience in data analysis, reporting, and visualization, with a focus on delivering actionable insights for high-performing organizations
• Demonstrates a problem-solving mindset and the ability to work through ambiguous analytical challenges to deliver meaningful insights
• Strong expertise in data analysis tools and techniques, including SQL, Excel, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and programming languages such as Python or R for data manipulation and modeling
• Experience working with large datasets and integrating data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Builds trust-based relationships with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams, collaborating effectively to meet shared goals.
• Possesses exceptional organizational and project management skills, driving outcomes on cross-functional and complex topics
• Exhibits the highest levels of discretion and judgment in safeguarding confidential data and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations
• Fluent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences