Über diese R_083141 Oliver Wyman – Associate – Johannesburg Stelle bei Marsh
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Who We Are
Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 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 wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com. Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.
The Firm’s capabilities and intellectual capital are enhanced by our deep industry expertise, geographic range, analytical rigor, and hands-on, collaborative approach. Our professionals see what others don’t, challenge conventional thinking, and consistently deliver innovative, customized solutions. We also work side by side with senior executives to accelerate execution through a blend of behavioral and management approaches.
As a result, we have a tangible impact on clients’ top and bottom lines. Our clients are the CEOs and executive teams of the Global 100 companies.
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Why Join Us
Our work is marked by exceptional impact for our clients. By consistently producing results, we have earned a reputation for quality work and attractive career opportunities.
A growing, entrepreneurial firm with exceptional economics; global revenues exceeded $2.0 BN in 2018
Work with our clients’ senior management from Day one to solve challenging problems
A meritocratic eco system that provides for rapid development without an MBA
Specialization at your own pace, with the opportunity to work across multiple industries
Significant international assignments & attractive compensation for performance
Programs to ensure work-life quality & career flexibility through our FlexOW talent initiatives including: 10/11 – month work years or sabbaticals, non-profit fellowships, and corporate externships
An open, respectful, and inclusive culture that welcomes, values, and supports all colleagues as they are
A company that is committed to having fun & providing a springboard to exciting future career options
Continuous training available at all levels & across various domains
You will be part of a new growing office in Johannesburg.
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The Role And Responsibilities
Experienced professionals bring us the know-how to make lasting change for our clients and our company. We are not typical ‘management’ consultants. We provide industry- and discipline-specific knowledge and expertise, which amplifies our impact and helps us shape the future for our clients. Oliver Wyman is a diverse, entrepreneurial, non-competitive partnership of individuals who like to pursue new opportunities or build a unique franchise doing what they do best in a collegial, fun environment.
ASSOCIATE break down complex problems into discrete tasks, identifying the key aspects of a problem and directing the focus of junior consultants to those elements. You will effectively plan and execute analysis as well as identify the core issues in complex analyses in order to be able to craft suitable recommendations. You’ll work side by side with clients and your project team members to move projects forward and manage small teams to get the work done. Clients and colleagues look to Associates for unique insight into the subject area which they have chosen
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Clients hire Oliver Wyman for specialized expertise, the ideal candidate will have most of the following:
At least 4-6 years of relevant experience, ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm (or similar organization).
Knowledge within Financial Services
A strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both formal and informal settings
Fluent in English
An undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program
Know how to take the initiative, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills and put the ones you’ve already got to good use - Not just intelligence, but creativity too: you’ll be ready to come up with novel ideas to solve our clients’ biggest problems
Have an aptitude for analytical work, like sniffing out clues in massive data sets or hunting down the key issues in a hugely complex challenge
A willingness to work fluidly and respectfully with our incredibly talented team.
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OUR VALUES & CULTURE
We’re serious about making OW a rewarding, progressive, enjoyable and balanced place to work.
Self-starters and free thinkers who work well in a team We are individuals who are self-starting, motivated, energetic, entrepreneurial about what we do
Common aspiration, collective endeavour, shared success We have the common aspiration to have an impact, leave a legacy and change the world. We have no interest in running a steady-state business. We want to build, grow and shape the environment around us
Straightforward, open, respectful interaction We value an environment where every member of Oliver Wyman is encouraged and expected to voice his or her opinion
Opportunity without artificial barriers We value merit and believe that to create a true meritocracy we need to remove artificial barriers to opportunity
Balanced lives We value people whose lives balance work and non-work activities because we believe they are both more interesting colleagues and are able to make better contributions to the Firm. We push ourselves hard to deliver excellence, but we also work to extract the maximum benefit from the flexibility of a project-based business. We provide the ability to take career breaks for personal or family reasons. We fundamentally value each other’s time, and are sensitive to how it is used. We are an output not input-based culture, have respect for people’s personal decisions, and believe that one's workload must be sustainable. We seek balance for ourselves and our colleagues.