Private Capital Engagement Lead - Industrials

Marsh Agency; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

401K savings plan

Performance incentives

Job summary

Oliver Wyman’s Private Equity team in North America seeks an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements across the deal lifecycle, from due diligence to value realization. You will structure complex problems, guide analyses, and deliver strategic recommendations while mentoring teams and supporting business development.

The role emphasizes deep PE and industrials expertise, strong communication, and collaboration in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with potential hybrid work

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial due diligence in a management consulting firm.
• Experience in industrials within Private Equity.
• Knowledge of customer research techniques (interviews, surveys, focus groups).
• Strong analytical problem solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication in formal and informal settings.
• Fluent in English.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree from a strong academic program.
• Able to take initiative and learn new skills.
• Creativity to solve complex client problems.
• Aptitude for analyzing large data sets and identifying key issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements from start to finish, owning delivery, team management, and client relationships.
• Structure complex business problems, develop hypotheses, oversee analyses, and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
• Guide and develop consulting teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and manage timelines and resources.
• Serve as a main contact for senior client stakeholders, including private equity investors and portfolio company leadership.
• Lead commercial due diligence and value-creation engagements; identify growth opportunities and assess market dynamics.
• Contribute to business development, mentor junior colleagues, and help grow the Private Equity practice.

Skills

Due Diligence

Private Equity

Customer research

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

English fluency

Initiative

Creativity

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Oliver Wyman’s Private Equity team in North America seeks an Engagement Manager to lead client engagements across the deal lifecycle, from due diligence to value realization. You will structure complex problems, guide analyses, and deliver strategic recommendations while mentoring teams and supporting business development.

The role emphasizes deep PE and industrials expertise, strong communication, and collaboration in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with potential hybrid work