Private Equity Engagement Lead

Oliver Wyman; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) succession/retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance programs

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Oliver Wyman’s Private Equity practice in North America is hiring Engagement Managers to lead client engagements across the deal lifecycle, from opportunity identification through due diligence and value realization. The role focuses on industrials and PE clients, requiring strong analytical skills and leadership to deliver strategic recommendations.

Ideal candidates bring PE-facing experience, customer research expertise, and a demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Commercial due diligence

Private equity

Customer research methods

Strategic problem solving

Written & verbal communication

English fluency

Bachelor's degree

Initiative & learning

Creative thinking

Analytical data work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Oliver Wyman’s Private Equity practice in North America is hiring Engagement Managers to lead client engagements across the deal lifecycle, from opportunity identification through due diligence and value realization. The role focuses on industrials and PE clients, requiring strong analytical skills and leadership to deliver strategic recommendations.

Ideal candidates bring PE-facing experience, customer research expertise, and a demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.