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.

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.

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