Senior Data Engineer, Ethics & Compliance

McKinsey & Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Data Engineer in Ethics & Compliance. You will develop and manage data solutions that support compliance objectives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance decision-making through data insights. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in data engineering and a commitment to ethical practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Continuous learning and mentorship opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data architecture and engineering.
• Strong expertise in building scalable data pipelines.
• Proficient in big data technologies and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of scalable data pipelines, models, and analytics frameworks.
• Lead development of data governance frameworks for data quality and compliance.
• Mentor data analysts, fostering professional growth and providing feedback.

Skills

Data modeling

ETL processes

Database management

Data visualization

Programming (Python, R)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

AWS

Azure

GCP

Tableau

Power BI

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Who You'll Work With

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.

Who You'll Work With

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 understand their needs and challenges, designing, creating and managing data engineering solutions that support the firm’s ethics and compliance objectives.

In this role, you will oversee the creation of scalable data pipelines, data models, and analytics frameworks that enable the collection, integration, and analysis of large datasets from multiple sources. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and translate those requirements into actionable engineering solutions. Additionally, you will ensure that the data infrastructure supports real-time analytics and reporting, empowering leadership to make informed decisions.

You will lead the development of data governance frameworks to maintain data quality, integrity, and security. This includes implementing best practices for data validation, monitoring, and access control, as well as ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborating with leadership, you will design and implement advanced analytics tools, such as dashboards and machine learning models, to identify emerging risks and trends.

A key aspect of your role will involve creating predictive models that enable the firm to proactively address compliance risks. Furthermore, you will guide and mentor data analysts, fostering their professional growth by providing technical training, career development opportunities, and constructive feedback.

Your work will help ensure ethical and compliant decision-making by providing insights that enhance operational integrity, strengthen regulatory adherence, and mitigate risks. By transforming raw data into meaningful insights, you will empower teams to make informed, principled choices that uphold the organization’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, advanced degree(s) in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 6+ years’ professional experience in data architecture and/or data engineering, with a focus on building scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions for high-performing institutions
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset to progress on ambiguous technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions
• Strong expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and database management systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL)
• Proficiency in big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and programming languages (e.g. Python, R)
• Builds trust-based relationships with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams, collaborating generously and acting as a key thought partner
• 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
• Fosters a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment for all colleagues
• Displays a passion for people development and experience leading global, multi-disciplinary teams
• Fluent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Consulting

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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