Senior Analyst

Company:

Oliver Wyman

Description:

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 7,000 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.

Please Note: Oliver Wyman/MMC operates a hybrid working policy and we will require the successful candidate to work from the London Baker Street office at least 60% of the time.

Oliver Wyman is seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Oliver Wyman Forum team in London  

Oliver Wyman launched the Oliver Wyman Forum in 2019 with the mission to build leadership communities to act on shared global challenges. To achieve this, our team brings together Oliver Wyman’s most accomplished thought leaders to address select C-Suite topics by merging insights and experiences to help leaders see the world differently. Our work is based on extensive collaboration with external influencers with whom we co-create solutions to achieve tangible impact that empowers leaders across public and private sectors to act

About the role:

The Oliver Wyman Forum is seeking a Senior Analyst to help shape and deliver research that equips CEOs and other private and public sector leaders with timely, actionable insight on the forces transforming industry and society.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Senior Fellow leading the OW Forum’s CEO & C-Suite Agenda program area to structure research questions, develop and test hypotheses, and support development of content across a range of output—from rapid, concise briefs to in-depth reports. You’ll bring strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and clarity of communication to fast-moving projects that explore emerging trends and strategic challenges.

You’ll also collaborate with a cross-functional team of design, editorial, marketing, and events professionals to translate research into compelling content and experiences for C-suite audiences. This is a role for someone who thrives in an agile environment, values delivering clarity over complexity, and wants to shape thinking at the highest levels of business and policy.

Come aboard if you are excited by challenges and at ease working across cultures. You’ll find interesting people who speak their minds and measure success not by how many hours are worked but by what gets accomplished.

Immediate impact, continuous challenge

• You’ll work on challenging projects that have a meaningful impact on clients, industries, and societies from day one.

• We’ll ask you to challenge the norm and constantly strive to build something new to shape our firm and the world around us.

• You’ll be a contributing team member from the start, working with senior colleagues and clients to build trust-based relationships and deliver breakthrough impact.

• Your experience will be diverse, offering new opportunities to expand your toolkit and to team with Specialists who have deep subject-matter and technical expertise.

Who we are looking for…

We recognize and value the diversity of backgrounds and skill sets for each member of our team. Above all, we look for people who display initiative, intuition, and creativity and have a strong problem-solving and analytical mindset. Preference will be given to candidates with:

• 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally in a top-tier strategy consulting firm, leading think tank, or research institute

• Proven ability to structure and solve complex problems using strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly in both formal and informal settings

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a low-ego, team-oriented approach and comfort engaging stakeholders at all levels

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, deploy project management skills, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• An agile, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and initiative

• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing rigorous, well-reasoned analysis

• Familiarity with the key trends shaping business, technology, and society is a plus

• Familiarity with advanced techniques for data aggregation, analysis, and visualization is a plus

Additionally, you’ll have…

• A genuine passion for solving problems on CEO-relevant topics

• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills

• An ability to learn quickly and adapt to new environments

• Strong client relationship skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• A clear commitment to creating impactful solutions that solve our clients’ problems

• A clear commitment to doing what is right for our clients and colleagues

• The ability to work fluidly and respectfully with our incredibly talented and diverse team

Why Join Us? 

At Oliver Wyman, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We value collaboration, integrity, and excellence, and we encourage our team members to bring their authentic selves to work. Our culture promotes continuous learning and development, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment that supports work-life balance. Join us in making a difference for our clients and communities while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Oliver Wyman is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - To learn more, please follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter: OliverWyman. www.oliverwyman.com/careers

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

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, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected] 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.