Summary
McKinsey & Company is hiring a Capabilities & Insights Analyst for its Doha office, focused on tourism, travel, and hospitality. The analyst will develop industry analyses, track market developments, build regional datasets and benchmarking tools, and provide insights to support client strategy and transformation engagements across the Middle East. Applicants should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; one or more years of relevant experience is preferred. English is required, Arabic is preferred, and regional travel may be required.
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You will work alongside consulting teams and directly with clients across the Middle East to deliver high-impact strategic engagements in the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors.
Your role offers exposure to a wide range of challenges and responsibilities, including developing industry analyses, tracking regional and global market developments, generating insights that inform client decision-making across Middle East and international markets.
You will work on complex challenges facing tourism, travel, and hospitality players across the region. As you build experience, you will develop deep expertise across these sectors aligned with national development agendas and contribute to client discussions by bringing data-driven insights and structured problem solving.
You will also contribute to strengthening our proprietary knowledge assets, regional datasets, benchmarking tools, and rapid diagnostic capabilities tailored to Middle East markets, helping translate research and analysis into actionable insights for clients.
You will be part of our Doha office as part of the Capabilities & Insights team focused on the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors, contributing directly to client engagements in Qatar and across the rest of the region.
You will be part of our global Client Capabilities Network (CCN), comprising more than 4,500 professionals worldwide. In this role, you will work alongside consulting teams as an integrated member of the engagement team, delivering analyses, insights, and structured problem solving to support high-impact strategy and transformation programs for clients. Work may be conducted remotely or at client sites across the Middle East, and regional travel may be required.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Economics, Business, or a related field
- 1+ year of professional experience in tourism or consulting preferred; experience in Middle East markets is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop structured analyses and translate findings into clear insights
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural and cross-border teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required; Arabic language skills are preferred
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.