Associate Consultant, Launch Program 2027 – Saudi Arabia

About the role / About the job
Join the company’s Launch Program as an Associate Consultant for 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This 18-month program offers the opportunity to gain specialized expertise through hands-on experience, structured learning, and mentorship from industry leaders. You will tackle real business challenges, applying your skills to projects that create meaningful impacts while deepening your understanding of the company's business and refining your technical, analytical, and professional capabilities. By the end of the program, you will have established a strong foundation in your chosen field and the confidence to grow within the company.

About the team
The Advisors & Consulting Services (A&CS) team at the company is focused on helping clients drive impact through data-driven insights, hands-on implementation, and a tech-enabled collaborative culture. The team supports talent growth via global engagements, continuous learning, and initiatives like the Global Ambassadors Program, while also promoting volunteerism and pro-bono work.

What you’ll do
As an Associate Consultant, you will:

• Collaborate within small teams to address and implement solutions for some of the world's biggest brands.
• Contribute meaningfully by owning deliverables and establishing external client relationships.
• Focus on technology and data, gaining exposure across various industries such as financial services, retail, restaurants, and hospitality.

Specialization Tracks
We seek passionate professionals who align with our vision to assist clients in addressing urgent business needs. Five specialization tracks are available, determining the types of projects you will handle; however, cross-track collaboration is encouraged to foster diverse skills and experiences.

• Business Experimentation
  Leverage the company's Test & Learn® analytics platform and SQL to conduct data-driven business experiments for clients, focusing on insights for product launches, marketing campaigns, loyalty programs, and pricing.

  Sample questions:

  • Where should a retailer open new stores to maximize profitability?
  • What bonuses entice new credit card users?
    Team members typically support 2-4 clients concurrently over engagements lasting 1-2 years.

• Strategy & Transformation
  Guide clients through various strategic and operational challenges to enhance performance. Engagements cover product development, marketing, customer loyalty, and innovation, often interfacing with Fortune 500 companies.

  Sample questions:

  • How can a financial services institution successfully enter a competitive market?
  • How can a client improve its operating model to meet strategic goals?
    Team members support 1-3 projects, each lasting approximately 8-16 weeks.

• Performance Analytics
  Utilize quantitative and qualitative skills to deliver data-led consulting solutions. This role includes analyzing company, client, and third-party data to develop insights and strategic recommendations.

  Sample questions:

  • How do a financial institution’s fraud metrics compare to competitors?
  • What market share segments are under-penetrated for a technology client?
    Team members support multiple clients with projects lasting from 4 weeks to 1 year.

• Marketing
  Develop and implement marketing campaigns, evaluate outcomes, and leverage customer and behavioral data for tangible results.

  Sample questions:

  • How does a fintech optimize customer acquisition?
  • How can a retail client increase in-store traffic post-COVID?
    Team members support 1-3 projects spanning diverse domains.

• Deploy
  Assist clients in implementing and scaling company solutions. This role combines program management and stakeholder engagement to drive successful execution.

  Sample questions:

  • What plan should a financial institution use to launch a new digital banking solution?
  • How can a newly deployed platform increase value across an organization?
    Team members typically support 1-2 projects lasting 6-12 months.

What we’re looking for

• An undergraduate or accelerated master’s degree with an expected graduation date between March 2026 and July 2027.
• Eligibility to work and local language proficiencies as applicable.

Core competencies valued:

• Passion: Takes pride in delivering high-quality results.
• Analytic Excellence: Strong analytical and quantitative skills; familiarity with data analysis tools (SQL, SAS, Excel, Tableau).
• Business Interest: Understanding of business decision-making processes.
• Rapid Growth: Eagerness for quick personal and professional learning.
• Teamwork: Willingness to collaborate within teams for outstanding deliverables.
• Integrity: Commitment to excellence and moral values.
• Diverse Perspective: Unique contributions to client and team initiatives.
• Communication: Ability to convey complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to company assets, information, and networks require adherence to corporate security responsibilities, including:

• Abiding by security policies and practices.
• Ensuring confidentiality and integrity of accessed information.
• Reporting any suspected information security violations.
• Completing all mandatory security trainings as per company guidelines.