Oliver Wyman - Trading Strategy & Risk - Energy - Associate

MMC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office with anchor days

Job summary

Oliver Wyman in Houston is seeking an Associate for its Energy & Natural Resources practice. You will break down complex problems, plan analyses, and lead small teams to deliver actionable client recommendations.

The role emphasizes client-facing work with energy-sector expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on delivering lasting impact within a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant consulting or industry experience in energy-related sectors.
• Executive presence and client-facing potential for leadership discussions.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and structured communication.

Responsibilities

• Break down complex problems into discrete tasks and identify core issues.
• Plan and execute analyses, directing junior team members to move projects forward.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to develop actionable recommendations.

Skills

Energy consulting experience

Client-facing / executive presence

Analytical problem-solving

Strong written and verbal communicatie

Job description

WHO WE ARE

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. The firm has more than 5,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com.

Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.

Energy & Natural Resources Overview

Oliver Wyman's Energy practice distinguishes itself by the value it creates for clients. We bring deep industry knowledge and state-of-the-art problem-solving capabilities and tools tailored to the needs of our clients. Oliver Wyman helps utilities and energy companies address strategic and operational challenges through proven, results-oriented approaches: we assist our clients to examine and pursue new market, product / service and acquisition opportunities; develop strategies and plans to address market shifts and regulatory challenges; increase customer satisfaction, loyalty and earnings; and optimize operations and organizational effectiveness. We have completed hundreds of engagements for leading electric and gas utilities, chemical and oil and gas clients, as well as broader energy and industrial companies, across North America, Europe and the Middle East, creating sustainable shareholder value.

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

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

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Just as every client project is different, so we recognize and value the diversity of backgrounds and skill sets for successful Associate candidates. We are seeking high-caliber individuals who want to join our winning team. Preference will be given to candidates with:

• At least 4-6 years of relevant consulting or industry experience in energy-related sectors, with demonstrated, hands‑on experience in asset‑intensive or operational environments and the ability to work across multiple segments of the energy value chain.
• Depth in energy & commodities - oil, gas/LNG, power; metals or ags a plus.
• Strategic mindset and transformation credentials: we're looking for people who have shaped and led change (operating models, risk frameworks, commercial strategy), NOT technical specialists, ETRM/CTRM implementation expertise is not in focus.
• Strong quantitative foundation (derivatives, risk measurement) without needing to be a pure quant; familiarity with how AI/ML is being applied in trading and risk is a plus.
• Executive presence and client-facing potential, as these hires will advise leadership teams.
• Houston strongly preferred. NYC/Chicago candidates considered if open to Houston travel or relocation.
• US‑based with existing US work authorization (firm requirement)
• A strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both formal and informal settings.
• 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.

OUR VALUES & CULTURE

We're serious about making OW a rewarding, progressive, enjoyable and balanced place to work. Self starters and free thinkers who work well in a team. We are individuals who are 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 people whose lives balance work and non-work activities because we believe they are both more interesting colleagues and are able to make better contributions to the Firm. We push ourselves hard to deliver excellence, but we also work to extract the maximum benefit from the flexibility of a project-based business. We provide the ability to take career breaks for personal or family reasons. We fundamentally value each other's time, and are sensitive to how it is used. We are an output not input-based culture, have respect for people's personal decisions, and believe that one's workload must be sustainable. We seek balance for ourselves and our colleagues.

Office & Diversity Statement

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 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 [e-mail] 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 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.