Oliver Wyman – M&A Deputy – Insurance & Actuarial

Office/Regions available: Any OW office location; flexible

Company Overview

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. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC]. Visit our website for me details about Oliver Wyman: www.oliverwyman.com.

The Actuarial Practice of Oliver Wyman works with companies to manage property and casualty, life and annuity, and healthcare risks across a broad range of industries. Our firm assists with quantification of risk and loss exposures, and provides advice on external business strategy, internal risk management, implications of mergers and acquisitions, and new product development. We use mathematical and statistical modeling skills and our qualitative assessment methodologies to assist our clients in evaluating and addressing risk. We offer solutions so our clients may manage and prepare for the potential financial consequences of uncertain future events.

Job Overview

Acquiring complementary businesses, complemented by organic and geographic expansion, is a critical component of our long-term growth goals and future success. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, inorganic growth plays a crucial role in enhancing our market position, expanding our capabilities, and driving sustainable long-term value.

As we pursue strategic opportunities for expansion and diversification, we are searching for a M&A Deputy to assist in executing our acquisition strategy. This position and our acquisition initiative have the full support of the business across both Oliver Wyman and our parent company, MMC.

Job Description

The M&A Deputy is a high exposure and global role that will support the Chief Growth Officer in guiding and facilitating the Oliver Wyman Actuarial (OWA) and Insurance & Asset Management (IAM) inorganic growth agenda.

This role will be instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and integrating potential acquisition targets. The Deputy is responsible for identifying and researching potential acquisition targets, managing the evaluation and due diligence processes, and supporting the integration of acquired companies into the organization. The Deputy will work closely with cross-functional teams, including corporate development, finance, legal, executive, and operations, to ensure successful execution of acquisitions.

Key responsibilities:

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, to facilitate successful deal execution and integration including: OWG and MMC Corporate Development teams, OWA and IAM practice leaders and M&A designees, Global and regional OWG inorganic growth leaders, Business Sponsors and Executive Sponsors for active processesSupport the end-to-end acquisition process, including coordinating with necessary stakeholders to facilitate execution. This includes: identify and research acquisition/investment targets across all practices and geographies.Manage the due diligence process on potential targets including assisting Corporate Development with financial analysis, market research, risk assessment, and negotiationLead business case development and manage any required internal approval processesAssist in post-acquisition integration activities, including integration planning and cultural alignmentProvide coaching and guidance to senior staff on how to effectively build relationships with potential targetsCreate and provide regular updates for OWA/IAM executive SteerCoDevelop, own and maintain all related M&A materials including, but not limited to, a database of templates for: NDA, Business Case, Fact Sheet, Information Request, IOI, LOI, Transaction Agreement

​Skills and Attributes

Demonstrated ability to network with senior business leaders and build strong relationshipsEmployment history with evidence of rapid learning, high performance, and professional growthStrong written, oral, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate to all stakeholders, both internally and externallyExcellent project/time management skills, prioritization skills, and persuasive abilitiesStrong leadership skills with an understanding of the value of multi-disciplinary collaboration, and the ability to work effectively in a team setting and drive resultsDeep critical-thinking skills and problem-solving abilityHighly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can adapt to changing prioritiesAbility to interpret ideas and convert them to polished presentationsPrior experience in M&A or Corporate Development strongly preferred, but not required

Oliver Wyman seeks to invest in its people by fostering a safe and inclusive environment that respects and welcomes different perspectives, promotes an ownership culture, provides opportunities for individuals to develop their personal brand, and celebrates successes and rewards performance.

Oliver Wyman provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. Explore all the benefits offered at US Benefits | Marsh McLennan.

About Marsh McLennan 
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s 83,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of nearly $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and wellbeing for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter or subscribe to BRINK.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $200,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, exams, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for performance-based incentives.