About Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 60 cities across 29 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Our 7000 professionals help clients optimize their business, improve their operations, and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman’s thought leadership is evident in our agenda-setting books, white papers, research reports, and articles in the business press. Our clients are the CEOs and executive teams of the top Global 1000 companies.

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Role Overview:

The Knowledge Team supports our firm by the planning and execution of demanding research projects for diverse topics and industries, as well as the interpretation, evaluation, and preparation of results. We are currently seeking a Research Analyst who will be focused on Finance & Risk (FRR) within the banking and finance sector. The Research Analyst role will be embedded within Oliver Wyman’s Financial Services Practice, requiring strong collaboration with the Senior Research Analyst (Finance & Risk), Financial Services Research Manager, Practice leaders, Consultants, and Senior Practice-Aligned Consultants.

As a Research Analyst supporting Finance & Risk, you will work closely and collaborate with the Senior Research Analyst for Finance & Risk. With time, training and mentorship, you will grow your brand, build knowledge and expertise with the financial services databases. In-time you will also become a trusted advisor. You will execute analysis, sense-check and deliver results that are story-lined. You will also demonstrate a desire to grasp client impact, by asking impactful and relevant questions, and applying your industry knowledge. Over time, you will build professional relationships with the practice heads, partners, and stakeholders. You will attend monthly FRR practice meetings and firm events.

The Research Analyst role requires a collaborative and creative thinker, with a strong analytical mindset, who can thrive in the fast-paced environment of a management consultancy. As a key resource for the practice, you will deliver impactful research and insights, while building relationships with practice leaders and stakeholders. You will synthesize information from diverse sources, including proprietary databases and industry reports, to provide actionable recommendations. Staying current on emerging trends and regulatory changes in the banking and financial services sector will be essential to enhancing your analysis and making you a success. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, is creative, proactive and has a mind-set for continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support client project and business development research needs: Scope and develop research requirements, conducting timely and cost-effective research tailored to specific needs. Deliver well-synthesized research outputs from multiple sources, providing credible insights that support business development and project objectives

• Data Management & Analysis: Manage large datasets, conducting thorough data analysis to identify key trends and inconsistencies

• Customized Research Products: Contribute to or lead the development of customized research products, including sector/company fact-packs, benchmarks, and trend analyses

• Storyline Development: Contribute to the development of research storylines, supporting point-of-view reports and marketing collateral

• AI Integration: Utilize OW’s Artificial Intelligence products to enhance research processes and deliverables

• Collaboration & Coaching: Collaborate with junior research colleagues and the global Knowledge Services team, sharing insights and providing coaching

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Client Interaction: Build trusted relationships with clients, discussing and setting expectations effectively to ensure alignment on project goals

• Synthesis of Insights: Synthesize findings compellingly, identifying what is most relevant to the project and highlighting gaps based on industry knowledge

• Expertise Development: Stay current on emerging trends and technologies, developing expertise that is recognized by peers, managers, and clients

• Proactive Approach: Offer better approaches and solutions, mastering core information resources to enhance research quality

Professional Growth & Development

• Produce structured, error-free outputs that present findings clearly. (story-lined)

• Develop advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and AI tools

• Take advantage of the firm’s learning and development curriculum to enhance your skills and knowledge of the sector, demonstrating a commitment to self-development and a growth mindset through active participation in professional development opportunities

• Provide training and mentoring to junior research colleagues on various data resources/tools

• Engage in timely, professional communication with team members and clients

• Identify data inconsistencies and collaborate to generate actionable insights

• Continue to build your expertise of your specific sector/topic

• Act with integrity and support an inclusive workplace aligned with firm values

Candidate Profile

• Experience and Education: 4+ years of research experience in financial services as a researcher or analyst at a management consultancy, bank, or market research vendor. Holds a university degree with a strong academic record

• Industry/Topic knowledge: Strong interest in and understanding of trends, competitive impacts, and regulatory changes affecting the banking sector.

• Research and Technical Skills:

  • Demonstrated research skills, including strong secondary research abilities and experience managing large datasets

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and experience with research tools such as Capital IQ, LSEG-Refinitiv and Bloomberg

  • Familiarity with AI tools to enhance research deliverables and knowledge of additional technical skills such as Python, Power BI, and web scraping

• Project Management and Collaboration: Strong project management skills and a collaborative approach with a service orientation. Proven ability to work effectively within diverse teams and with various stakeholders, demonstrating a willingness to go the extra mile for colleagues and clients

• Communication and People Skills: Excellent verbal and written English skills with strong interpersonal abilities. Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, and negotiate project scopes with senior clients while managing expectations

• Person Attributes:

  • Passion for learning and an initiative-taking attitude in anticipating the needs of the practice

  • Attention to detail and high accuracy in deliverables

  • Creative critical thinking skills and a tenacious drive to tackle complex challenges

  • Commitment to integrity, inclusivity, and engagement with colleagues and clients

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation; we “work-as-one”

• We provide a stimulating working environment that provides opportunities for professional growth, access to mentoring and training programs

• Collaborate with world-class professionals in a dynamic, supportive environment

• Attractive compensation package and selection of benefits

• Learn to deepen your industry knowledge and build your skills

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 creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, 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.

Marsh 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.