Who We Are
Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting that combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Our mission is to help clients achieve lasting success by solving their most complex problems and seizing their biggest opportunities.
We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and collaborative teams to drive innovation and impact. Our consultants come from a range of backgrounds and experiences, and we embrace the unique skills and insights they bring to our work.
At Oliver Wyman, we are proud of the values that we aspire to live by. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.
The Private Capital 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 partici pate in entrepreneurial work, and to share in the achievement of the team.
What You Will Do
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 on one or a subset of various industries, serving private equity clients. These industries include: FinTech, InsurTech, Communications, Media and Technology (CMT), Education, Industrials, Aviation/Aerospace, Government & Defense and Healthcare.
Desired Skills & Experience
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:
- An undergraduate or advanced degree from a strong academic program
- 1-3 years of pre and/or post transaction experience working in private equity at a management consulting or PE firm.
- Some professional working experience with exposure to commercial and operational due diligence
- Knowledge of 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
- 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.
- 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
- Fluent in English
Why join us?
- Come aboard if you are excited by challenges and want to work across different cultures.
- We want you to step out of your comfort zone and embrace your curiosity.
- Our consultants learn on the job and receive formal training to develop their communication, presentation, analytical, and client management skills.
- You’ll find genuine colleagues who stand by their beliefs and measure success by the lasting impact you create together.
- We believe in flexibility, including the opportunity of hybrid working. You are also invited to join our employee resource groups and social activities.
We hire you to be you
- Our open, inclusive, and down-to-earth culture will enable you to bring your best authentic self to work.
- You’ll work alongside down-to-earth colleagues who do serious work, but don’t take themselves too seriously.
- There’s no corporate mold to fit and hierarchy doesn’t get in the way.
- We do not let artificial barriers stand in the way of your personal career progression.
Who Can Apply
We look for people who display initiative, intuition, and creativity with a strong problem solving and analytical mindset. The management consulting role is very challenging, and we seek out applicants who display drive and determination to get the job done. We do not require specific academic majors or industry experience and look for diversity of experience and skills. We value extracurricular activities and evidence of leading an interesting and impactful life outside of your studies.
We are accepting applications for the following offices in the United States.
Unrestricted work authorization for the United States is required. If you are applying for Toronto, work authorization in Canada is required. Oliver Wyman does not offer sponsorship for this position. (Please note that CPT and OPT are considered restricted forms of work authorization.)
- Boston
- Chicago
- New York
- San Francisco
- Washington D.C
- Toronto
How To Apply
To be considered you
must apply at www.oliverwyman.com/careers to the role “Oliver Wyman – Private Capital-Consultant ”
For compliance reasons, an application must be submitted to the Oliver Wyman system.
About Us
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 5,000 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 www.oliverwyman.com. Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.
Full-Time Compensation: The applicable base pay for this role is $110,000-$120,000 plus performance-based bonus.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. 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, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a management consulting firm combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise to help clients optimize their business, improve operations and accelerate performance. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.
Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
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