Oliver Wyman -Private Capital Consultant

Consultant, Private Capital Practice

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.

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.

The team is 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.

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

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.

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.

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 : Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Toronto. 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.

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.