Oliver Wyman - Senior Consultant (m/f/d) - Germany

Marsh Agency; München; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Wyman is a global management consulting firm that partners with clients through defining moments, using industry expertise and perspective to drive growth and resilience. The Senior Consultant will shape engagements from problem definition to implementation, collaborating with colleagues and clients to deliver actionable insights and high-quality deliverables.

You will lead workstreams, frame critical questions, conduct quantitative and qualitative research, and mentor junior team members

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience, gained at a top-tier strategy consulting firm.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program.
• Business fluency in German and English.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams on client engagements, structuring analyses and developing actionable recommendations.
• Frame hypotheses, identify key business questions and direct quantitative and qualitative research.
• Apply structured problem-solving and analytical thinking to solve complex business issues.
• Develop high-quality client deliverables including presentations, analyses, workshops, models, and discussions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaborative teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Ownership & resilience

German and English fluency

Willingness to travel

AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude)

Education

Undergraduate or advanced degree

Tools

ChatGPT

Gemini

Claude

Job description

Who We Are

Oliver Wyman is a global management consulting firm. We work with clients through their most defining moments, combining deep industry knowledge, specialized expertise, and the power of perspective to help them adapt, grow, and thrive.

Who We Are

Oliver Wyman is a global management consulting firm. We work with clients through their most defining moments, combining deep industry knowledge, specialized expertise, and the power of perspective to help them adapt, grow, and thrive.

We believe diverse perspectives make the work stronger. Our consultants bring different backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking to help solve complex problems and create lasting impact for clients, colleagues, and communities.

At Oliver Wyman, we are proud of the values that we aspire to live by. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping client engagements from problem definition through implementation. You will work alongside colleagues of all levels and clients to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change. You will help shape the problems we tackle and develop specialized expertise that others seek out.

• Lead workstreams on client engagements, structuring analyses, and developing actionable recommendations that support client decision-making.
• Frame hypotheses, identify key business questions, and direct quantitative and qualitative research to generate insights.
• Apply structured problem-solving and analytical thinking to solve complex business issues.
• Develop high-quality client deliverables, including presentations, analyses, workshops, models, and discussions that help move projects forward.
• You’ll have the opportunity to work across our industries and capabilities, with the flexibility to specialize early or explore different areas before choosing a path.
• You’ll likely have the chance to travel within your home market and internationally. No two weeks are ever the same.
• You’ll coach junior team members, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
• Build trusted relationships with clients through clear communication and effective stakeholder management.

Why join us?

You can be your best here.

At Oliver Wyman, you will find meaningful work, talented people, and a culture built on trust, support, and growth.

Create solutions that have impact

• Work on challenging projects that help clients solve complex problems, make better decisions, and create meaningful impact.
• Have the opportunity to specialize across our industries and capabilities, contributing to work that has lasting impact for clients, industries, and society.
• Be part of teams that measure success not just by deliverables, but by the difference created together.

Develop as a leader

• Lead workstreams and develop expertise that colleagues and clients seek out.
• Mentor junior consultants while continuing to build your own leadership capabilities.
• Take ownership of client relationships and increasingly complex engagements.

Learn and grow without limits

• Continue developing specialized expertise through challenging projects and formal learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with industry specialists and global experts across Oliver Wyman.
• Build a sustainable career supported by coaching, mentoring, and continuous professional development.
• You’ll have support around you as you grow, including a dedicated buddy, a career advisor, your talent manager, and communities that help you find your place.

Thrive in a vibrant and inclusive culture

• Work with genuine colleagues who stand by their beliefs, collaborate across differences, and support one another.
• Be part of an open, inclusive, and down-to-earth culture where diverse perspectives strengthen the work.
• Connect with colleagues through employee resource groups, office communities, and social activities.

Experience Rewards That Work For You

• We believe in flexibility, including hybrid working, and helping colleagues build sustainable careers.
• Over time, you’ll have access to opportunities, programs, and experiences designed to help you perform, grow, and thrive - including non-profit fellowships, sabbaticals, and externships.
• Enjoy competitive local benefits designed to support your well-being, development, and life outside of work.

Who can apply?

• 2-4 years of relevant professional experience, gained at a top-tier strategy consulting firm.
• An undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program.
• Experience in banking, financial services, insurance, private equity, energy, transportation, and similar areas is advantageous.
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative problem-solving capabilities with the ability to structure ambiguous business problems.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across different audiences and seniority levels.
• Strong ownership, adaptability, and resilience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure
• Experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude.
• Business fluency in German and English.
• Willingness to travel internationally as client needs require.

What to expect during the interview process?

At Oliver Wyman, we want you to shine in your interview. Our process is designed like our work environment - it’s challenging, exciting, and fun.

With a mix of conversational and case interviews, our approach not only helps us get to know you better and understand your strengths and interests but also enables you to learn more about our people and our business.

Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visitoliverwyman.com, or follow us onLinkedInandX.

Marsh is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to 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 offers hybrid working arrangements that provide both the flexibility of mobile working and the benefits for collaboration, personal connections and professional development of working in the office. Employees are authorized to work remotely. If needed, some teams also schedule weekly "anchor days" where the entire team meets in person at the site office.