Oliver Wyman - Private Capital/Aerospace & Defense – Engagement Manager

Marsh McLennan•Washington, DC

6d•$225,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Oliver Wyman is hiring Engagement Managers for its North American Private Capital/Aerospace & Defense practice, based in Boston, Washington, DC, New York, or Chicago. The team supports private equity investors throughout the transaction lifecycle, from opportunity identification and due diligence to post-transaction value realization. It combines industry and functional expertise, proprietary approaches, and a global network to help clients achieve differentiated results and sustainable shareholder value. The role focuses on serving private equity clients in Aerospace & Defense, with particular attention to commercial aerospace. Engagement Managers bring industry- and discipline-specific knowledge to client work and contribute to a diverse, entrepreneurial, and collaborative team. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and entrepreneurial work. The applicable base salary range is $225,000–$240,000. The role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives. The rewards package includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs. Marsh follows a hybrid work model: colleagues are expected to work in their local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week, and office-based teams identify at least one weekly anchor day for in-person collaboration.

Requirements

Professional working experience with exposure to commercial and operational due diligence in a management consulting firm.
Experience working across or within industries in the private equity sector.
Knowledge and in-depth experience with customer research techniques, such as interviews, surveys, and focus groups.
Strong background in strategic problem solving and demonstrable analytical skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in formal and informal settings.
Fluency in English.
An undergraduate or advanced degree from a strong academic program.
Initiative and willingness to learn new skills and apply existing skills.
Creativity and ability to develop novel ideas for client problems.
Willingness to work fluidly and respectfully with colleagues.

Responsibilities

Support private equity clients throughout the deal transaction lifecycle, including opportunity identification, due diligence, and post-transaction value realization.
Serve private equity clients in the Aerospace & Defense sector, with a particular focus on commercial aerospace.
Apply industry- and discipline-specific expertise to help clients address strategic and operational challenges.
Use analytical skills and customer research techniques to identify important issues and inform client work.
Contribute ideas and work collaboratively and respectfully with the team.