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 www.oliverwyman.com. Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.
Job Overview:
As a Research Analyst, you will partner closely with our Private Capital (PC) business supporting secondary research efforts to ensure successful delivery of client work focused on diligence projects as well as other corporate finance and advisory projects. The PC business is fast paced as Oliver Wyman serves private equity firms and their portfolio companies with a focus on delivering a differentiated return on investment across the investment cycle. The team is looking for support of commercial due diligences and portfolio commercial effectiveness and operations work. This internal research role will support client project delivery and work closely and collaboratively with our Private Capital consultant teams.
You will have expert level research skills and ability to quickly develop knowledge of research tools to facilitate effective and creative research approaches. Over time, you will develop increased industry specialization. You will help consultants scope and develop their research needs, conduct timely, accurate, creative and cost-effective research for those focused needs, and deliver compelling summarized end products which will include some analyses. PC client engagements are heavily data driven. You are expected to have high Microsoft Excel proficiency to effectively manipulate and analyze large data sets.
The development focus will be toward deep industry specialization, resource expertise, continuous improvement in output synthesis and analysis. You will provide active training and learning opportunities to more junior research colleagues. The role will also require you to provide ad hoc and programmatic analysis of key business drivers related to specific sectors in support of both client and business development. You will be encouraged to take advantage of our firm’s learning and development curriculum.
Key Responsibilities:
• The candidate will help scope and develop their research needs, conduct timely, accurate and cost-effective research for those focused needs, and deliver compelling summarized end products which will include some analyses including client ready presentations/materials, to support proposal or project
• Manage large data sets and conduct data analyses; strong excel skills are important
• Take ownership and lead of customized research products/services. Identify opportunities for new customized research products/services introduction (sector/company fact packs, benchmarks, trend analysis or support for OW reports)
• Contribute to developing the story line or taking on responsibility for a module of research
• Demonstrate strong collaboration skills. You will be required to collaborate with global Knowledge Services team members sharing ideas and experiences. Part of your role will be to coach junior research colleagues
• Support delivery of training and intro sessions on information resources to new joiners and junior staff
• Maintain and create frequently used datasets for efficient team use
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and a continuous learning mindset will be critical for success
Experience Required:
• 3-5 years of prior experience in a research, analyst, or consulting role
• Related research experience working at a management consulting firm as a research analyst in the Industrials, Manufacturing or Automotive segments is beneficial but not required
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Familiar with Bloomberg, Refinitv Eikon, Factiva, Preqin, Capital IQ or similar market data tools
• Knowledge of Python, Web Scraping or Power BI is beneficial
Skills and Attributes:
• Creative problem-solving skills and inquisitive nature with tenacious drive to solve complex research challenges
• Attention to detail and high accuracy
• Strong interest and knowledge in the industrials sector
• Demonstrated team-player who has experienced and has enjoyed working as part of a large team
• Ability to operate under pressure and tight deadlines. This requires the manage several tasks effectively while prioritizing and managing your own time
• Flexible attitude and hardworking
• Desire for continuous skill building
Marsh & McLennan Companies is a global professional services firm providing advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and human capital. It is the parent company of a number of the world’s leading risk experts and specialty consultants, including Marsh, the insurance broker and risk advisor; Guy Carpenter, the risk and reinsurance specialist; Mercer, the provider of HR and related financial advice and services; and Oliver Wyman, the management consultancy. With over 81,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries and annual revenue of nearly $19 billion, Marsh & McLennan Companies provides analysis, advice and transactional capabilities to clients in more than 130 countries. Its stock (ticker symbol: MMC) is listed on the New York, Chicago and London stock exchanges.
Marsh & McLennan Companies offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare, tuition assistance, 401K, employee assistance program, domestic partnership benefits, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programs. For more information about our company, please visit us at: www.mmc.com. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. For more information, please visit us at: www.mmc.com/diversity. 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 $75,000 to $115,000.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, 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.
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