Oliver Wyman - Trading Strategy & Risk - Energy - Engagement Manager

Marsh McLennan•Boston, MA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oliver Wyman's Energy practice is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead client projects, manage complex programs, and build business. This role involves guiding clients, developing intellectual capital, and mentoring junior team members. The Engagement Manager will be a critical leader, working closely with clients and Oliver Wyman partners to ensure project success and client satisfaction. The Commodity Trading and Risk Practice within Energy is a specialized global team focusing on trading organization setup, risk management, commercial and operational optimization, and analytics/AI advisory. The Americas lead for this practice is based in Houston, overseeing both Strategy Advisory and Veritas (ETRM, analytics, and AI systems enablement). The Houston team comprises approximately 50 people.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in Supply & Trading Strategy & transformation
Experience in serving Oil & Gas and/ or Power clients (Integrated Majors, Independent Traders, Hedge Funds etc.)
Conceptual understanding of Trading Operating Models and Commercial Optimization
Strong background in conceptual problem solving and analytical skills
Track record of leading and managing teams and delivering against tight deadlines in fast paced and demanding environments
Outstanding communication skills; confidence in presenting to senior executives
Undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program
Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

Ideally located in Houston

Responsibilities

Providing day to day leadership of client projects to Associates and Consultants, as well as aspects of the client relationship and commercial process within those relationships; teaming with Partners and sharing responsibility for the success of a specific engagement(s)
Leading and managing complex programs to ensure on-time delivery that meets agreed upon goals, leveraging Oliver Wyman best practices, one’s own expertise and the firm’s technical competencies.
Guiding and influencing clients in an informed way across all situations including execution of the commercial process, becoming trusted advisors.
Engaging fully in building business by identifying new and expanded opportunities for the client
Creating exciting and additive intellectual capital through thought leadership, and are knowledgeable on a broad range of adjacent topics.
Developing others and building a followership as part of their asset building for the firm
Leading firm building activities, seen as a role model for firm values with a strong personal brand within and outside of the firm and are well regarded by Partners, peers, and clients.
Overseeing and guiding the consulting team as they develop hypotheses, review client information, and conduct client interviews, derive insights, and produce deliverables.
Supporting Partners in project execution through excellent project management, including work planning, workflow management, and coaching / developing more junior team members