Oliver Wyman Forum - Lead Senior Analyst

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.•New York, NY

58d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oliver Wyman Forum is seeking a Lead to own key content workstreams through shaping and delivering research that equips senior leaders with timely, actionable insight on the forces transforming industry and society. In this role, you'll work closely with the Senior Fellow, independently managing complex deliverables from framing to final synthesis, turning data and ideas into narratives that take shape across a range of output formats, from rapid, concise briefs to in-depth reports. You'll apply modern AI tools and structured workflows to accelerate research, drafting, and QA while maintaining high editorial standards. This is a great fit for someone who thrives on intellectual challenges, brings a sharp editorial eye, and enjoys mentoring others while working collaboratively with colleagues from across the organization. You'll also coordinate cross-functional execution across design, editorial, marketing, and events teams - ensuring timelines, roles, and deliverables stay aligned from concept to completion. This is a role for someone who thrives on intellectual challenge, brings a sharp editorial eye, and enjoys mentoring others while contributing to an agile, high-performing team.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in a top-tier strategy consulting firm, leading think tank, or research institute
Proven ability to independently lead complex research workstreams from framing to synthesis, integrating analytical rigor with strong narrative instincts
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing client-ready materials tailored to senior audiences
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage up and across, influence diverse stakeholders, and proactively resolve misalignment
Demonstrated experience mentoring junior team members and elevating team performance through feedback and knowledge-sharing
Adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high bar for quality and clarity
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a bias for problem-solving
Meticulous attention to detail and editorial rigor; comfort building and enforcing checklists, style guides, and QC processes
Strong technical and quantitative literacy (advanced Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with SQL/Python/R a plus); ability to translate analysis into clear executive-level narratives
A genuine passion for solving problems on CEO-relevant topics
Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills
An ability to learn quickly and adapt to new environments
Strong client relationship skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
A clear commitment to creating impactful solutions that solve our clients' problems
A clear commitment to doing what is right for our clients and colleagues
The ability to work fluidly and respectfully with our incredibly talented and diverse team

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with emerging trends shaping business, technology, and society is a plus
Hands-on fluency with AI tools and automation to speed research, synthesis, and production, paired with strong judgment for verification, prompt design, and model output QA
Familiarity with advanced techniques for data aggregation, analysis, and visualization is a plus

Responsibilities

Own key content workstreams through shaping and delivering research
Work closely with the Senior Fellow, independently managing complex deliverables from framing to final synthesis
Turn data and ideas into narratives that take shape across a range of output formats
Apply modern AI tools and structured workflows to accelerate research, drafting, and QA while maintaining high editorial standards
Coordinate cross-functional execution across design, editorial, marketing, and events teams
Ensure timelines, roles, and deliverables stay aligned from concept to completion