Associate, Transportation & Advanced Industrials Practice (UK)

About the role

Oliver Wyman's Transportation & Advanced Industrials Practice (TAI) advises clients across aerospace & defense, automotive, aviation, industrials goods, logistics and rail. It is looking for an Associate in the UK to join its team of experienced professionals who act as a pure-play strategy consulting firm.

Key responsibilities

• Break down complex problems into discrete tasks, identify the key aspects and direct the focus of junior consultants to those elements.
• Plan and execute analysis, identify core issues in complex analyses and craft suitable recommendations.
• Work side by side with clients and project team members to move projects forward.
• Manage small teams and deliver unique insight into the chosen subject area.

Required profile

• Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience, ideally from a top-tier strategy consulting firm or a similar organisation such as investment banking, equity analysis or private equity / venture capital in TAI sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of TAI sectors and a strong background in operations topics such as manufacturing, digital operations, supply chain and value sourcing.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic programme.
• Fluency in English and willingness to travel.

Required skills

• Outstanding written and verbal communication in formal and informal settings.
• Analytical ability, for example spotting clues in large data sets and finding key issues in complex challenges.
• Initiative, creativity and the ability to work fluidly and respectfully with the team.