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

THE PRACTICE

Oliver Wyman’s Private Equity team in North America are 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.

Job Specification

Practice Groups: Private Capital/Aerospace & Defense

Location: Boston, Washington DC, New York, Chicago

Roles: Engagement Managers, open to Associates & Senior Consultants

The Role and Responsibilities

We are not typical ‘management’ consultants. We provide industry- and discipline-specific knowledge and expertise, which amplifies our impact and helps us shape the future for our clients.

The team are looking for experienced professionals who are already working in or are interested in focusing in Aerospace & Defense, serving private equity clients. This includes a particular focus in commercial aerospace.

Oliver Wyman is a diverse and entrepreneurial partnership of individuals who like to pursue new opportunities or build a unique franchise doing what they do best in a collegial, fun environment.

Clients hire Oliver Wyman for specialized expertise, the ideal candidate will have most of the following:

•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.
•Not just intelligence, but creativity too: you’ll be ready to come up with novel ideas to solve our clients’ biggest problems.
•Have an 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.

About Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 6,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit . Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.

Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $135K to $240K.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. 

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