Oliver Wyman - Aerospace & Defense – Associate / Engagement Manager - Paris

Who We Are

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 7,000 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 www.oliverwyman.com. Follow Oliver Wyman on X @OliverWyman.

Practice Overview

New strategies and engagement philosophies, along with changing government spending patterns, are disrupting the traditional model. Through this disruption, agencies and contractors are consistently asked to do more with less. We assist governments and agencies in adapting to achieve their missions in the ever-changing government landscape.

Our clients include agencies and contractors that operate across the government value chain, from large defense platform original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), integrators, and component and systems manufacturers to disruptive IT, technical services, and healthcare providers. Our services include strategy and growth, operations and supply chain, organizational effectiveness, digital transformation, restructuring, and marketing and branding support.

In commercial aerospace, we deliver impact for organizations that bring core aerospace products to market as well as providers of aftermarket services. Additionally, we support aircraft OEMs in improving supply chain resilience, optimizing industrial flows, enhancing training programs, and streamlining organizational structures. Oliver Wyman’s tailored strategies help OEMs enhance efficiency and navigate complexities in a rapidly evolving market, turning obstacles into opportunities. We use our experience in the aviation sector to bring a deep understanding of the strategic needs of the end customer base, driving value for our clients.

Our A&D team has supported over 120 deals, providing comprehensive pre- and post-deal assistance to both corporate and private investors. By combining industry knowledge with advanced tools, we evaluate the impacts of major A&D programs and offer strategic recommendations that align with market opportunities. Leveraging global expertise, we deliver tailored solutions that enhance client resilience and drive sustainable improvements through robust analytics.

Additionally, we work in tandem with our Government and Public Institutions practice, aligning transportation with our public sector expertise.

What You Will Do

The position offers excellent career and growth opportunities for talented, highly motivated professionals with significant prior experience. As a professional member of our firm, your initial responsibilities will include:

• Managing the execution of individual project modules. This typically includes developing hypotheses, managing data collection, model creation and analyses, conducting primary and secondary research, creatively tackling information limitations, and surfacing insights.

• Supporting our Partner group in project delivery through accurate and high quality case execution

• Owning and developing executive client relationships, presenting to a wide range of audiences, and working day-to-day with clients and other stakeholders.

• Coaching consultants and helping them develop their skill sets

What You Will Bring

You will serve as the primary contact point for senior client executives and Oliver Wyman consultants staffed on client engagements. While specific responsibilities will vary based on previous experience the ideal candidate will have the following:

• 5-8 years of experience in strategy consulting and/or aviation, aerospace, rail and transportations industry experience

• Strong background in conceptual problem-solving skills

• 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.

• Track record of leading and managing teams and delivering against tight deadlines in fast paced and demanding environments

• Outstanding communication skills; confidence in presenting to senior executives

• Undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program

• Willingness to travel

What we offer

• Discounted health insurance, protecting you and your loved ones.

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid working, supporting you to balance work and life.

• Comprehensive training curriculum designed to support career progression at all levels.

• Employee assistance programs that offer free sessions on counselling, wellbeing coaching, holistic support (financial coaching, nutritional support, legal advice) and manager support programs.

• Well-being programs offering discounted gym memberships and health reimbursement.

Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. 

Marsh 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. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh 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 colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite

Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. 

Marsh 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 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 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.