Associate & Engagement Manager

Marsh & McLennan; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global management consulting firm is seeking an Associate to manage projects in Dubai. The role involves breaking down complex problems, leading teams, and delivering actionable insights. Candidates should have 4-8 years of experience in strategy consulting, particularly in the Government and Public Institution sector. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment. Opportunities for career growth and a collaborative work culture are offered.

Benefits

Flexible career paths

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• At least 4-8 years of relevant experience, ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm.
• In-depth knowledge of Government and Public Institution field, focusing on Defense and Security.
• Outstanding communication skills; comfort in presenting to senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Break down complex problems into discrete tasks and craft suitable recommendations.
• Lead team through a problem-solving process from initial thought to solution.
• Manage small teams to deliver project objectives and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

Undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program

Job description

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. Over 7,000 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 1,000 companies.

Practice Overview

Our Middle East Government and Public Institutions – Defense and Security Team is seeking extraordinary individuals with deep expertise to support our expansion in this sector. We are specifically looking for candidates with solid strategy consulting experience at manager level. Experience could be from working at related institutions or supporting them in consulting capacity.

We deliver significant improvements in our clients' sales growth and profitability – often in situations where the business model requires rejuvenation or reinvention. Our approach combines deep industry knowledge, state‑of‑the‑art analytics, a willingness to roll‑up our sleeves to dive into problems, and the proven ability to achieve lasting change fast.

Oliver Wyman supports the world’s largest retailers on their operational excellence and growth agendas. We have strong expertise and experience in retail, grocery, fashion, beauty, eCommerce sectors, combining strategy with tactical day‑to‑execution and decision‑support. Oliver Wyman helps clients navigate disruptive new formats and changing consumer sentiments.

Oliver Wyman supports industry‑leading CPG companies across a variety of product categories. We help our clients capture organic and profitable growth in the context of shifting consumption behaviors, demographics, digital technology, emerging markets, and industry consolidation.

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 (Junior Manager)

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.

ENGAGEMENT MANAGERS

We will lead the team through an efficient and effective problem‑solving process from initial thought process through convergence on a solution. We will ensure that recommendations are correct, practical, sensible, relevant and cohesive. It’s a role that demands thought leadership at the strategic level – and command of all the technical and operational details of execution. You will need great communication skills and the ability to forge strong relationships.

Your Attributes and Experience

• At least 4-8 years of relevant experience, ideally with a top‑tier strategy consulting firm (or similar organization).
• In‑depth knowledge of topics specifically within the Government and Public Institution field, with particular focus on Defense and Security.
• Good understanding of the startup ecosystem and players involved in this space across markets.
• Track record of managing teams and clients, and delivering against tight deadlines in fast‑paced and demanding environments.
• Ability to apply depth of content knowledge for thought leadership in project execution.
• Outstanding communication skills; comfort in presenting to senior executives, both internally and among clients.
• A strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills.
• 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.
• Know how to take the initiative, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills and put the ones you’ve already got to good use.
• An undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program.
• Willingness to travel.

Our Values & Culture

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.

Our Oliver Wyman Values

We create breakthroughs to achieve the amazing

Be brave

We stand behind our beliefs while exploring what drives them. We stand up for what is right and persevere through difficulty. We venture into the unknown, staying open to our greatest possibilities.

Lead with heart

We build relationships with clients and colleagues that last, grounded in transparency, authenticity, and trust. We love what we do and have fun while we do it. And we combine this passion with rigor and skill to drive sustainable performance.

Strive for breakthroughs

We bring deep expertise and profound curiosity to the pursuit of ambitious ideas and uncommon insights. We ask bigger questions, seek diverse perspectives, and challenge ourselves to find the most powerful and sustainable solutions.

Work as one

We succeed as a unified team of colleagues and clients, achieving together what separately would be beyond our reach. We care for and develop one another. We learn from differences, overcome divisions, and celebrate our shared achievements.

Own our impact

We act as entrepreneurs and stewards of the firm. We own the journey, acting with integrity at every step. And we own our impact, holding ourselves to the highest standards to deliver stronger results for our clients, better opportunities for each other and lasting change for society.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

Marsh 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, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh McLennan, is a management consulting firm combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise to help clients optimize their business, improve operations and accelerate performance. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.