Oliver Wyman- Private Capital/Industrials- Engagement Manager

Marsh McLennan; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Wyman's Private Equity team in North America is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements from start to finish, manage teams and client relationships, and translate analyses into strategic recommendations. The role emphasizes due diligence, value creation and collaboration across deal lifecycle.

Based in the US with locations including Chicago, the role requires strong communication, analytical rigor, and initiative to advance the private equity practice.

Qualifications

• Professional working experience with commercial due diligence in a management consulting firm.
• Experience in industrials within Private Equity is preferred.
• Knowledge and in-depth experience with customer research techniques (interviews, surveys, focus groups, etc.).
• 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 strong academic program.
• Initiative and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements from start to finish, owning project delivery and client relationships.
• Structure complex business problems, develop hypotheses, and oversee analyses.
• Translate findings into actionable strategic recommendations.
• mentor junior colleagues and help grow the Private Equity practice.

Skills

Commercial due diligence

Consulting industry

Analytical skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Company

Oliver Wyman

Description

THE PRACTICE

Oliver Wyman's Private Equity team in North America are looking to hire consultants to support its rapid growth. The team works with private equity investors throughout the deal transaction lifecycle: from opportunity identification through due diligence and post-transaction value realization. At Oliver Wyman, we take a multi-specialist approach to our engagements, bringing teams comprising both deep industry and functional expertise, supported by proprietary approaches and a world‑class network. This enables our clients to achieve differentiated results, both on deals and post‑transaction.

We have completed hundreds of engagements for leading private equity firms across North America, Europe, the Middle East, China and Southeast Asia creating sustainable shareholder value. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful team at the center of the firm’s strategy. Consultants are given the opportunity for rapid professional growth, to participate in entrepreneurial work, and to share in the achievement of the team.

Job Specification

Practice Groups: Private Capital/Industrials

Location: Boston, Washington DC, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto

Role: Engagement Manager

The Role and Responsibilities

• Professional working experience with commercial due diligence in a management consulting firm.
• Individuals who have worked in industrials within Private Equity.
• Knowledge and in-depth experience with customer research techniques (interviews, surveys, focus groups, etc.).
• 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 strong 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.

Engagement Managers

Engagement Managers lead client engagements from start to finish, taking ownership of project delivery, team management, and client relationships. They are responsible for structuring complex business problems, developing hypotheses, overseeing rigorous analyses, and translating findings into actionable strategic recommendations. Engagement Managers guide and develop consulting teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables while effectively managing project timelines, resources, and client expectations.

They serve as key points of contact for senior client stakeholders, including private equity investors and portfolio company leadership, building trusted relationships and providing strategic insights throughout the transaction lifecycle. Engagement Managers play a critical role in leading commercial due diligence and value creation engagements, identifying growth opportunities, assessing market dynamics and competitive positioning, and supporting investment decisions. They also contribute to business development efforts, mentor junior colleagues, and help drive the continued growth of Oliver Wyman's Private Equity practice.

OUR VALUES & CULTURE

Self-starters and free thinkers who work well in a team

We are individuals who self-starting, motivated, energetic, entrepreneurial about what we do.

Common aspiration, collective endeavor, 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 p