Oliver Wyman - Energy- Associate - Houston

Marsh McLennan•Houston, TX

About The Position

WHO WE ARE Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 6,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com. Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman. Energy & Natural Resources Overview Oliver Wyman’s Energy practice distinguishes itself by the value it creates for clients. We bring deep industry knowledge and state-of-the-art problem-solving capabilities and tools tailored to the needs of our clients. Oliver Wyman helps utilities and energy companies address strategic and operational challenges through proven, results-oriented approaches: we assist our clients to examine and pursue new market, product / service and acquisition opportunities; develop strategies and plans to address market shifts and regulatory challenges; increase customer satisfaction, loyalty and earnings; and optimize operations and organizational effectiveness. We have completed hundreds of engagements for leading electric and gas utilities, chemical and oil and gas clients, as well as broader energy and industrial companies, across North America, Europe and the Middle East, creating sustainable shareholder value. THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Experienced professionals bring us the know-how to make lasting change for our clients and our company. 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. Oliver Wyman is a diverse, entrepreneurial, non-competitive partnership of individuals who like to pursue new opportunities or build a unique franchise doing what they do best in a collegial, fun environment. ASSOCIATE break down complex problems into discrete tasks, identifying the key aspects of a problem and directing the focus of junior consultants to those elements. You will effectively plan and execute analysis as well as identify the core issues in complex analyses in order to be able to craft suitable recommendations. You’ll work side by side with clients and your project team members to move projects forward and manage small teams to get the work done. Clients and colleagues look to Associates for unique insight into the subject area which they have chosen

Requirements

At least 4-6 years of relevant consulting or industry experience in energy-related sectors, with demonstrated, hands-on experience in asset-intensive or operational environments and the ability to work across multiple segments of the energy value chain.
We have a strong preference for candidates to be based in our Houston office; candidates not currently located in Houston should be willing to relocate.
A strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both formal and informal settings.
An undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program.
Willingness to travel.
Know how to take the initiative, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills and put the ones you’ve already got to good use.
Have 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.

Responsibilities

break down complex problems into discrete tasks, identifying the key aspects of a problem and directing the focus of junior consultants to those elements
effectively plan and execute analysis as well as identify the core issues in complex analyses in order to be able to craft suitable recommendations
work side by side with clients and your project team members to move projects forward and manage small teams to get the work done