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Research Science Analyst - Global Banking Pools

Job ID: 104003
  • Budapest
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Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

You will help build and maintain our knowledge assets around banking market sizing and you will serve clients by leveraging our tools to bring insights around the banking landscape.
You will maintain and create databases by undertaking fundamental research in central bank documents and commercial bank annual reports around the globe.
You will incorporate findings into a standardized data structure and share information with users of a global market-sizing database.
You will have a chance to build a deep understanding of the operations of several banking markets around the globe and gain insight into the operations of a global research center in the financial industry.
Additionally, you will have a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of the financial sector worldwide, further build your data management and analytical skills and work in a dynamic business environment.
You will receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from more senior colleagues.
You will work in our McKinsey Knowledge Center in Budapest as part of the Global Banking Pools team (GBP) within Panorama Financial Institutions and Insights consulting team (PFIC).
PFIC is one of the largest knowledge teams globally and part of the FIG practice, with ~230 members and a global footprint across 25+ countries, focusing on financial services domains, e.g., Retail banking, Corporate & Investment Banking, Wealth & Asset Management, Fintech and Insurance.
Global Banking Pools teams focus specifically on product-level market-sizing across full spectrum of banking revenues globally and help clients in developing market strategy based on data driven insights.

Your Growth

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. 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.

Your qualifications and skills

  • Master's degree in economics or finance related field; mathematics, statistics is an added advantage
  • Basic understanding of banking economics and macroeconomics
  • Familiarity with banks' financial reports is a plus
  • Experienced user of Excel; R, Python, and other advanced analytics tools or programming knowledge is a plus
  • Strong analytical capability; ability to synthesize complex relationships
  • Outstanding attention to detail and dedication to data accuracy
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and keep tight deadlines
  • Professional attitude and service orientation
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team
  • Entrepreneurial and self-starters who enjoy the challenges and rewards of research work in a dynamic and changing environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
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Job Skill Group - N/A
Job Skill Code - RSSA - Research Science Analyst
Function -
Industry - Financial Services
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Dec 17 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Budapest
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - Hungary
LinkedIn Job Title - Research Science Analyst - Global Banking Pools
LinkedIn Function - Finance;Research
LinkedIn Industry - Banking
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Entry level