Oliver Wyman - Private Capital/Aerospace & Defense – Senior Consultant, Associate and Engagement Manager

Marsh McLennan•Washington, DC

6d•$225,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Oliver Wyman’s Private Equity team in North America is looking to hire consultants to support its rapid growth. The team works with private equity investors throughout the deal transaction lifecycle: from opportunity identification through due diligence and post-transaction value realization. At Oliver Wyman, we take a multi-specialist approach to our engagements, bringing teams comprising both deep industry and functional expertise, supported by proprietary approaches and a world-class network. This enables our clients to achieve differentiated results, both on deals and post-transaction. We have completed hundreds of engagements for leading private equity firms across North America, Europe, the Middle East, China and Southeast Asia creating sustainable shareholder value. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful team at the center of the firm’s strategy. Consultants are given the opportunity for rapid professional growth, to participate in entrepreneurial work, and to share in the achievement of the team.

Requirements

Professional working experience with exposure to commercial and operational due diligence in a management consulting firm.
Individuals who have worked across or within industries within Private Equity.
Knowledge and in-depth experience with customer research techniques (interviews, surveys, focus groups, etc.).
A strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both formal and informal settings.
Fluent in English.
An undergraduate or advanced degree from a strong academic program.
Know how to take the initiative, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills and put the ones you’ve already got to good use.
Creativity and the ability to come up with novel ideas to solve our clients’ biggest problems.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in or interest in focusing in Aerospace & Defense, serving private equity clients.

Responsibilities

Support private equity investors throughout the deal transaction lifecycle: from opportunity identification through due diligence and post-transaction value realization.
Provide industry- and discipline-specific knowledge and expertise.
Serve private equity clients, with a particular focus in commercial aerospace.
Conduct professional working experience with exposure to commercial and operational due diligence in a management consulting firm.
Work across or within industries within Private Equity.
Utilize knowledge and in-depth experience with customer research techniques (interviews, surveys, focus groups, etc.).
Apply a strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills.
Communicate effectively in both formal and informal settings.
Take the initiative, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills and put the ones you’ve already got to good use.
Generate novel ideas to solve clients’ biggest problems.
Engage in analytical work, such as analyzing data sets or identifying key issues in complex challenges.
Work fluidly and respectfully with the team.