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. Visit our website for more details about Oliver Wyman: www.oliverwyman.com 

Role Overview:

The Knowledge Team supports our firm by 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 Senior Research Analyst who will support the Transportation and Advanced Industries team, who work with companies that transport people and goods and that build and service the required equipment.

As a key resource for the Transportation practice, you will deliver impactful research and insights while building strong 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 in your sector will be essential to enhancing your analysis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning, becoming a trusted advisor recognized for their emerging expertise.

This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days per week in the office. There is no option to be fully remote.

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

Build trusted relationships with clients, discuss and set expectations effectively to ensure alignment with project goals

Synthesize findings compellingly, identifying what is most relevant to the project and highlighting gaps based on industry knowledge

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

Experience Required:

Bachelors degree and 4+ years of research experience as a researcher or analyst at a management consultancy, bank, or market research vendor or transportation research role. 

Strong interest in transportation sector with an understanding of trends, competitive impacts, and regulatory changes affecting the sector.  This could include coverage of topics related to rail, shipping/postal, freight and the logistics sectors.

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 Transportation research sources and tools such as S&P Capital IQ

Familiarity with AI tools to enhance research deliverables and knowledge of additional technical skills beneficial

Skills and Attributes:

Passion for learning and an initiative-taking attitude

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

Strong project management skills and a collaborative approach with service orientation.

Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and negotiate project scopes with senior clients while managing expectations.

Commitment to ongoing professional development, and a continuous learning mindset. You are encouraged to take advantage of our training opportunities.

What OW offers you:

Be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation. 

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 embracing 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, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

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.