Oliver Wyman- Private Capital/Industrials- Engagement Manager
About The Position
Oliver Wyman is hiring an Engagement Manager for its Private Capital/Industrials practice. The team advises private equity investors throughout the transaction lifecycle, from opportunity identification and commercial due diligence to post-transaction value realization. Engagement Managers lead client engagements from start to finish, owning project delivery, team management, and client relationships. They structure complex business problems, develop hypotheses, oversee analyses, and turn findings into strategic recommendations. They guide consulting teams, maintain high-quality deliverables, and manage timelines, resources, and client expectations. The role serves as a key contact for senior client stakeholders, including private equity investors and portfolio company leaders. Engagement Managers lead due diligence and value-creation work, assess markets and competitive positioning, identify growth opportunities, and support investment decisions. They also contribute to business development, mentor junior colleagues, and help grow the Private Equity practice. The role is based in Boston, Washington DC, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, or Toronto. Marsh’s hybrid-work policy expects colleagues to work from their local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week.
Requirements
- Professional working experience with commercial due diligence in a management consulting firm.
- Strong background in strategic problem solving and demonstrable analytical skills.
- Knowledge of and in-depth experience with customer research techniques, such as interviews, surveys, and focus groups.
- 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 seek opportunities to learn new skills and apply existing skills.
- Creativity and aptitude for analytical work, including analyzing large data sets and complex challenges.
- Willingness to work fluidly and respectfully with a talented team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in industrials within private equity.
- Interest in focusing on the industrials industry while serving private equity clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead client engagements from start to finish and take ownership of project delivery, team management, and client relationships.
- Structure complex business problems, develop hypotheses, oversee rigorous analyses, and translate findings into actionable strategic recommendations.
- Guide and develop consulting teams while ensuring high-quality deliverables and managing project timelines, resources, and client expectations.
- Serve as a key contact for senior client stakeholders, including private equity investors and portfolio company leadership.
- Lead commercial due diligence and value-creation engagements, identifying growth opportunities and assessing market dynamics and competitive positioning.
- Support client investment decisions throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Contribute to business development efforts, mentor junior colleagues, and help grow Oliver Wyman’s Private Equity practice.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits
- Tuition assistance
- 401K savings and other retirement programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Potential eligibility for performance-based incentives
- Hybrid-work flexibility
- Ability to take career breaks for personal or family reasons
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
