Oliver Wyman - Data & Analytics

Data & Analytics is a specialist business unit within Oliver Wyman, set up in 2017 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and has since expanded to Milan and Berlin. We are a dynamic, fast-growing team of quantitative analytics specialists. We work closely with our colleagues across Oliver Wyman to cover a global footprint: Our clients are the leading financial institutions across the world.

Clients hire us for our depth of insight and expertise; expertise that comes from specialisation. We combine analytical rigour with a relentless focus on client impact.

The Newcastle team has grown to 50 people, with a mixture of quantitative expertise ranging from Analysts to Directors. We are looking for highly talented quantitative analysts to continue the success and development of FSQA. Working with us offers excellent career and growth opportunities for highly motivated professionals with relevant prior experience in specialised consulting firms, top tier banking or financial institutions, focused in quantitatively intense areas of financial services.

We are passionate about developing our people and support your progression to partner. We are looking for candidates who are excited to work in an entrepreneurial environment, focused on delivering impact.

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THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These positions offers excellent career and growth opportunities for talented, highly motivated professionals with relevant prior experience in quantitatively intense areas, particularly though not exclusively within financial services.

Flexible working and market leading work life balance will be a priority. There will be opportunities to travel with a mix of around 50% of time spent on client site vs off site, though individual needs will be considered when staffing offsite vs onsite roles. 

Competitive salary and benefits. Clear career path to partner level, with potentially steeper trajectory than in similar firms.

Initial responsibilities will vary between the respective roles:

The role will focus on managing projects -

Associate Team Leaders and Team Leaders would typically work on one project at a time. A Director would typically work on two smaller assignments or one large, more complex one

Project work typically involves developing hypotheses; managing data collection, model creation and analyses; conducting primary and secondary research; creatively tackling information limitations; and surfacing insights, overseeing the work of analysts

Using Partners and the internal network effectively to provide technical and senior-level steer to projects

Working in a team together with clients to complete project deliverables to high standard

Maintaining energy and positive work life balance of team

Coaching Oliver Wyman and client team members to develop their skills

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YOUR ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline. Ideally Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Informatics, Data Science or, Engineering

Strong analysis, documentation, and communication skills

Experience in using advanced analytics and data manipulation software - R, Python, SAS, SQL, or SPSS.

Work effectively and collaboratively in a team.

Be independent and work under limited supervision respecting defined timelines.

Present effectively results, potential issues and implications.

Excellent command of English language (verbal and written)

Ability to manage a demanding work volume and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ability to maintain and respect confidentiality

Willingness to travel regularly

Associate Team Leader - At least 3 years of previous working experience in specialised consulting firms, top tier banking or financial institutions.

Team Leader- At least 5 years of previous working experience in specialised consulting firms, top tier banking or financial institutions.

Director - At least 8 years of previous working experience in specialised consulting firms, top tier banking or financial institutions.

Why work at Oliver Wyman?

Working as part of our global, entrepreneurial company, you will do meaningful work from day one. We are looking for individuals who challenge the norm, and constantly strive to build something new for the firm and the world around us. 

At Oliver Wyman, there's no "one size fits all" - we hire exceptional people and help them thrive through a built-in support network, flexible career paths, and no artificial barriers to advancement. 

We have a collaborative, supportive and impactful team environment - we want you to bring your authentic self and enjoy working alongside diverse and down-to-earth colleagues who do serious work, but don't take themselves too seriously. 

Our Oliver Wyman Values 

We create breakthroughs to achieve the amazing 

Be brave 

We stand behind our beliefs while exploring what drives them. We stand up for what is right and persevere through difficulty. We venture into the unknown, staying open to our greatest possibilities. 

Lead with heart 

We build relationships with clients and colleagues that last, grounded in transparency, authenticity, and trust. We love what we do and have fun while we do it. And we combine this passion with rigor and skill to drive sustainable performance. 

Strive for breakthroughs 

We bring deep expertise and profound curiosity to the pursuit of ambitious ideas and uncommon insights. We ask bigger questions, seek diverse perspectives, and challenge ourselves to find the most powerful and sustainable solutions. 

Work as one 

We succeed as a unified team of colleagues and clients, achieving together what separately would be beyond our reach. We care for and develop one another. We learn from differences, overcome divisions, and celebrate our shared achievements. 

Own our impact 

We act as entrepreneurs and stewards of the firm. We own the journey, acting with integrity at every step. And we own our impact, holding ourselves to the highest standards to deliver stronger results for our clients, better opportunities for each other and lasting change for society. 

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.

For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com. Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.