Oliver Wyman Digital: Data & Analytics -Associate Team Leader/Team Leader - Athens (Greece)

Company:

Oliver Wyman

Description:

Who We Are
Oliver Wyman is a global management consultancy working across all areas of industry, financial services, government, and non-profit organizations. Clients approach us with their most significant challenges, and we assemble teams of experts to address each facet of these complex issues. Together, we create breakthroughs that lead to remarkable impact.

Within Oliver Wyman, the Data and Analytics (DNA) division was established in 2017 and is operating across the entire world, with a focus on Europe. We are a dynamic and rapidly growing team of quantitative analytics specialists, collaborating closely with colleagues across the firm to cover a global footprint, working across multiple industries including, but not limited to, Financial Services, Climate & Sustainability, Energy, Retail, and Transportation.

We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and collaborative teams to drive innovation. Our team comes from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and we embrace the unique skills and insights they bring to our work. At Oliver Wyman and within DNA, we are proud of the values we uphold that guide us every day in how we work and collaborate. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

What You Will Do
As a member of Oliver Wyman’s Data & Analytics team, you will collaborate with colleagues and clients at all levels from your very first day, helping clients solve their most pressing challenges. Our DNA team is committed to developing tailored solutions for clients around the globe, including designing potential solutions for analytical challenges, implementing various prototypes while also assessing their effectiveness, and engaging in discussions with clients and colleagues to share ideas. Your contributions will be invaluable to delivering impactful results for our clients.

Notable projects include:

• Developing an NLP-based machine learning toolkit to predict credit rating downgrades using news articles – click here for more information
• Modelling portfolio decarbonization strategies leveraging advanced analytics techniques for large European banks
• Optimizing and developing a promotional program using data from historical promotions for an Asian health & beauty chain by deploying a promotion analytics toolkit
• Validating a customer-facing GenAI chatbot for an American bank
• Developing probability of default and loss models in Python for European and UK-based banks
• Identifying supply chain risks by combining multiple live data feeds, and developing and applying a bespoke AI based risk methodology – click here for more information
• Developing a next best action model to reduce customer churn for a global telecom company

Why Join Us?
Expect a steep learning curve, as no two projects are ever the same. You’ll have the opportunity to travel internationally, gaining invaluable experiences and insights across different cultures and with access to the latest technologies, you’ll constantly expand your toolkit with each new endeavor.

You won’t be alone on this journey; various colleagues will guide and coach you throughout your career. You’ll have a dedicated buddy, a career adviser, and a talent manager to help you navigate your professional path. We also care deeply about sustainable work-life quality, providing you with the flexibility to balance your career aspirations with your personal life.

This role will empower you to embrace your curiosity and step out of your comfort zone. You will have the opportunity to work alongside genuine colleagues who measure success by the lasting impact we create together. If you’re excited by challenges and eager to make a meaningful impact, we look forward to welcoming you aboard!

The roles and responsibilities

These positions offers excellent career and growth opportunities for talented, highly motivated professionals with relevant prior experience in quantitatively intense areas, particularly though not exclusively within financial services.

Flexible working and market leading work life balance will be a priority. There will be opportunities to travel with a mix of time spent on client site vs off site, though individual needs will be considered when staffing offsite vs onsite roles. 

Competitive salary and benefits. Clear career path to partner level, with potentially steeper trajectory than in similar firms.

Initial responsibilities will vary between the respective roles:

The role will focus on managing projects -

• Project work typically involves developing hypotheses; managing data collection, model creation and analyses; conducting primary and secondary research; creatively tackling information limitations; and surfacing insights, overseeing the work of analysts

• Using Partners and the internal network effectively to provide technical and senior-level steer to projects

• Working in a team together with clients to complete project deliverables to high standard

• Maintaining energy and positive work life balance of team

• Coaching Oliver Wyman and client team members to develop their skills

Your attribute and experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline. Ideally Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Informatics, Data Science or, Engineering

• Strong analysis, documentation, and communication skills

• Experience in using advanced analytics and data manipulation software - R, Python, SAS, SQL, or SPSS.

• Work effectively and collaboratively in a team.

• Be independent and work under limited supervision respecting defined timelines.

• Present effectively results, potential issues and implications.

• Excellent command of English language (verbal and written)

• Ability to manage a demanding work volume and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to maintain and respect confidentiality

• Willingness to travel regularly

• Associate Team Leader - At least 3 years of previous working experience in specialised consulting firms, top tier banking or financial institutions.

• Team Leader- At least 5 years of previous working experience in specialised consulting firms, top tier banking or financial institutions.

How to Apply?
Please submit your CV, cover letter and transcripts. If you would like to find out more information about Oliver Wyman, please visit our website or alternatively, apply to attend one of our events, details of which can be found here.​  

What to expect during the interviews process?

At Oliver Wyman, we want you to shine in your interview. Our process is designed like our work environment — it’s challenging, exciting, and fun.

With a mix of conversational and case and technical interviews, our approach not only helps us to get to know you better, understanding your strengths and interests, but it also enables you to learn more about our people and our business.

If you want to learn more about consulting interviews and start your preparation, please visit our careers page: https://www.oliverwyman.com/careers/entry-level/interview-preparation.html

Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a management consulting firm combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise to help clients optimize their business, improve operations and accelerate performance. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan 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 McLennan 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.