Oliver Wyman - Associate Team Leader; Team Leader; Director-Data and Analytics - Toronto

Oliver Wyman Group•Toronto, ON

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oliver Wyman is a global management consultancy that works with organizations across various industries and sectors to address their most significant challenges. The Data and Analytics (DNA) division, established in 2017, is a rapidly growing global team of quantitative analytics specialists. They collaborate with colleagues across the firm, serving industries such as Financial Services, Climate & Sustainability, Energy, Retail, and Transportation. The DNA team values diverse perspectives and collaborative efforts to drive innovation, fostering an inclusive environment where all members can thrive. These positions offer significant career and growth opportunities for motivated professionals with experience in quantitatively intense fields, particularly within financial services. The company emphasizes flexible working and a market-leading work-life balance, with opportunities for international travel (approximately 50% client-site time). Competitive salaries and benefits are offered, along with a clear career path that can lead to partner level, potentially with a faster trajectory than in comparable firms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Informatics, Data Science, or Engineering).
Strong analysis, documentation, and communication skills.
Experience in using advanced analytics and data manipulation software (R, Python, SAS, SQL, or SPSS).
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team.
Ability to be independent and work under limited supervision respecting defined timelines.
Ability to present effectively results, potential issues, and implications.
Excellent command of English language (verbal and written).
Ability to manage a demanding work volume and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain and respect confidentiality.
Willingness to travel regularly.
Associate Team Leader: At least 3 years of previous working experience in specialized consulting firms, top-tier banking, or financial institutions.
Team Leader: At least 5 years of previous working experience in specialized consulting firms, top-tier banking, or financial institutions.
Director: At least 8 years of previous working experience in specialized consulting firms, top-tier banking, or financial institutions.
Valid authorization or ability to obtain valid authorization to work in both Canada and the United States.
Oliver Wyman does not offer sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

Steep learning curve with diverse projects.
Opportunity to travel internationally.
Access to the latest technologies.
Guidance and coaching from various colleagues, including a dedicated buddy, career advisor, and talent manager.
Flexibility to balance career aspirations with personal life.
Opportunity to embrace curiosity and step out of comfort zone.
Work alongside colleagues who measure success by lasting impact.

Responsibilities

Managing projects, with Associate Team Leaders and Team Leaders typically working on one project at a time, and Directors on one large or two smaller assignments.
Developing hypotheses, managing data collection, model creation and analyses.
Conducting primary and secondary research.
Creatively tackling information limitations.
Surfacing insights and overseeing the work of analysts.
Using Partners and the internal network effectively to provide technical and senior-level steer to projects.
Working in a team with clients to complete project deliverables to a high standard.
Maintaining team energy and positive work-life balance.
Coaching Oliver Wyman and client team members to develop their skills.