Job description
hereWHO ARE OLIVER WYMAN?
Oliver Wyman is a global management consultancy with strong relationships in all corners of industry, government, and non-profit organizations. Clients bring us their greatest challenges. We assemble teams of experts to work on each part of these complex problems, and together we create breakthroughs that achieve amazing impact.
Visit an Oliver Wyman office anywhere in the world and you will feel it: the buzz of people doing work that matters, with a sense of purpose. Our company comprises a diverse mix of talented people from varied backgrounds and areas of expertise who marshal creative thinking and analytical rigor. Our inclusive, collaborative, non-hierarchical culture allows new thinking to surface quickly. The best idea wins, and everybody is encouraged to contribute. This makes Oliver Wyman both an ideal adviser for organizations and an ideal place for exceptional people to realize their potential.
WHAT IS THE DIGITAL & ANALYTICS PRACTICE?
Data & Analytics is a specialist business unit within Oliver Wyman, set up in 2017 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and has since expanded across Europe, including Milan, Berlin, Madrid and Paris. The practice is a dynamic, fast-growing team of quantitative analytics specialists. We work closely with our colleagues across Oliver Wyman to cover a global footprint: Working across multiple industries including but not limited to Financial Services, Insurance, Retail and Transportation.
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 40 people, with a mixture of quantitative expertise ranging from Analysts to Directors. We are looking for Entry Level Graduates looking to pursue a career in quantitative analytics. Working with us offers excellent career and growth opportunities for highly motivated individuals with relevant education in a quantitative subject.
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.
ENTRY LEVEL ANALYST OPPORTUNITY
This position offers excellent career and growth opportunities for talented, highly motivated professionals. Initial responsibilities will include:
Managing the execution of individual project workstreams. This typically includes developing hypotheses; managing data collection, model creation and analyses; conducting primary and secondary research; creatively tackling information limitations; and surfacing insights.
Supporting our Partner group in project delivery through accurate and high quality execution.
The opportunity to obtain the training and guidance of a blue-chip consulting firm, while at the same time being part of an ambitious startup.
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.
Our Team will be offered in depth training, above and beyond what is typical for an Oliver Wyman consultant.
WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN APPLICANTS?
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline. Ideally Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science or, Engineering with strong quantitative applications.
Strong analysis, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team.
Be independent and work under limited supervision respecting defined timelines.
Be able to find innovative, practical and flexible solutions to business issues.
Present effectively results, potential issues and implications
Excellent command of English language (verbal and written).
Ability to manage a heavy work volume and meet deadlines in an extremely fast paced environment.
Ability to maintain and respect confidentiality.
Willingness to travel occasionally.
HOW CAN I MEET YOU BEFORE APPLYING?
We are hosting several events to allow you the opportunity to find out more about the type of work we do and our culture.
If you are interested in applying to attend, please visit our website here Full details of our events will be made available by Monday 12 September 2022