Oliver Wyman -Private Capital – Consultant

Marsh McLennan•Boston, MA

10d•$110,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting that combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Our mission is to help clients achieve lasting success by solving their most complex problems and seizing their biggest opportunities. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and collaborative teams to drive innovation and impact. Our consultants come from a range of backgrounds and experiences, and we embrace the unique skills and insights they bring to our work. At Oliver Wyman, we are proud of the values that we aspire to live by. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. Oliver Wyman’s Private Equity team in North America are looking to hire consultants to support its rapid growth. The team works with private equity investors throughout the deal transaction lifecycle: from opportunity identification through due diligence and post-transaction value realization. At Oliver Wyman, we take a multi-specialist approach to our engagements, bringing teams comprising both deep industry and functional expertise, supported by proprietary approaches and a world-class network. This enables our clients to achieve differentiated results, both on deals and post-transaction. We have completed hundreds of engagements for leading private equity firms across North America, Europe, the Middle East, China and Southeast Asia creating sustainable shareholder value. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful team at the center of the firm’s strategy. Consultants are given the opportunity for rapid professional growth, to partici pate in entrepreneurial work, and to share in the achievement of the team. We are not typical ‘management’ consultants. We provide industry- and discipline-specific knowledge and expertise, which amplifies our impact and helps us shape the future for our clients. The team are looking for experienced professionals who are already working in or are interested in focusing on one or a subset of various industries, serving private equity clients. These industries include: FinTech, InsurTech, Communications, Media and Technology (CMT), Education, Industrials, Aviation/Aerospace, Government & Defense and Healthcare. Oliver Wyman is a diverse and entrepreneurial partnership of individuals who like to pursue new opportunities or build a unique franchise doing what they do best in a collegial, fun environment. Clients hire Oliver Wyman for specialized expertise, the ideal candidate will have most of the following:

Requirements

An undergraduate or advanced degree from a strong academic program
1-3 years of pre and/or post transaction experience working in private equity at a management consulting or PE firm.
Some professional working experience with exposure to commercial and operational due diligence
Knowledge of customer research techniques (interviews, surveys, focus groups, etc.).
A strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both formal and informal settings
Know how to take the initiative, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills and put the ones you’ve already got to good use.
Not just intelligence, but creativity too: you’ll be ready to come up with novel ideas to solve our clients’ biggest problems.
An aptitude for analytical work, like sniffing out clues in massive data sets or hunting down the key issues in a hugely complex challenge.
A willingness to work fluidly and respectfully with our incredibly talented team
Fluent in English