Job Description

About Oliver Wyman Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 6,000 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 business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit . Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman. Job Overview: The consulting business of Oliver Wyman offers a dynamic and fast-growing environment with an excellent team spirit. The Knowledge Services (KS) team comprises an international team of 180 staff providing research and knowledge management support to consultant teams globally. The Research team supports our firm by planning and executing research projects for our consulting teams to create high impact solutions for our clients. This work includes the interpretation, evaluation, and preparation of results. We are looking for an experienced researcher to join our team who will support our consultants by sourcing and synthesizing market data, industry developments and company information necessary for the successful execution of client projects and business development initiatives. This role requires direct ownership of research and the ability to independently triage workflow. The role requires the ability to develop strong relationships with consulting teams and help consultants to scope and develop their research needs, conduct timely, accurate and cost-effective research for focused needs, and deliver compelling synthed end products which includes some analysis. As a Research Analyst, you will have strong secondary research skills and the ability to quickly develop knowledge of multiple research tools to facilitate effective and creative research. Over time, you will develop increased industry specialization. You will help consultants scope and develop their project\'s research needs, conduct timely, accurate, creative, and cost-effective research for those focused needs, and deliver compelling summarized end products which will include some analysis. Many client engagements are heavily data driven which requires you to build a deep understating of the sectors and related research sources. The role will also require you to provide ad hoc and programmatic analysis of key business drivers related to sector themes across industries in support of both client and business development. You should be focused on contributing high impact deliverable for our clients and internal teams. You will provide active training and mentoring opportunities to more junior research colleagues. You will be encouraged to take advantage of our firm\'s learning and development curriculum for ongoing professional development. Key Responsibilities: Work with a wide range of information tools and proprietary data resources to provide research for client projects and business development. Provide both quick solutions and in-depth research for the business. Synthe information and glean key concepts and trends from the information. Able to provide own point of view and basic insights in the deliverables. Conduct selected primary research as required - includes mystery shopping, expert interviews, conference attendance and notes, facilitating access to primary research capabilities. Assist in the education and training of the consulting staff both with research issues, and with end-user training specifically. Work within the framework of the Asia Pacific based team, sharing work and experience, and helping build the research function in the region. Collaborate with consultants engaged in client service, business development or knowledge/intellectual capital building by delivering highly relevant and well-synthed research. Manage large data sets, conduct data analyses and build/validate models. Develop strong trusted relationships with consultants and research colleagues to promote effective knowledge sharing and positive work environment. Keep abreast of key industry developments/innovations to promote awareness across the firm. Take ownership and lead customized research products / services, including identifying opportunities for customized research products / services, sector/company fact packs, benchmarks, trend analysis or support for Oliver Wyman reports. Demonstrate strong collaboration skills, including coaching junior research colleagues and continually collaborating with global Knowledge Services team members by sharing ideas and experiences. May help manage the local team as required Person Specification: 3-5 years of prior experience as a research analyst at a management consultancy, technology firm, investment bank, private equity firm, asset manager, law firm or research specialist provider Knowledge of the Asia Pacific market. Solid problem-solving skills and inquisitive nature allowing you to deliver an effective research product ensuring your credibility as a trusted team member. Excellent research synthesis skills allowing you to draw out key insights and to provide basic data analysis. Experience leading a team and/or coordinating workflow will be an advantage Advanced Excel and PPT skills. Familiarity with Bloomberg, Eikon, S&P Capital IQ and similar market data resources. Strong technical aptitude - knowledge of Python, Web Scraping beneficial. Skills and Attributes : Team player who has experience of and has enjoyed working as part of a team. Ability to efficiently prioritize research work to satisfy competing demands. Ability to operate under pressure and work to tight deadlines. Attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication skills. Creative problem-solving skills. Flexible attitude, hard-working. Ability to triage work independently and effectively. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Fluency in English. Proficiency in one or more Asian languages is an advantage. Growth-mind-set focused on commitment to client service and personal professional development enhancements.

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