Oliver Wyman - 2026 Entry Level Consultant, application via RippleMatch

Who We Are

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting that combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Our mission is to help clients achieve lasting success by solving their most complex problems and seizing their biggest opportunities.

We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and collaborative teams to drive innovation and impact. Our consultants come from a range of backgrounds and experiences, and we embrace the unique skills and insights they bring to our work. 

At Oliver Wyman, we are proud of the values that we aspire to live by. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

What you will do

• As a member of your project team you’ll work alongside colleagues of all levels and clients worldwide to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change.

• Project-related activities include conducting research, surveys and interviews and analyzing data to gain insights, assess problems and structure solutions.

• You’ll learn our core business skills, including how to structure your daily tasks.

Why join us? ​

• Come aboard if you are excited by challenges and want to work across different cultures.

• We want you to step out of your comfort zone and embrace your curiosity.

• Our consultants learn on the job and receive formal training to develop their communication, presentation, analytical, and client management skills.

• You’ll find genuine colleagues who stand by their beliefs and measure success by the lasting impact you create together.

• We believe in flexibility, including the opportunity of hybrid working. You are also invited to join our employee resource groups and social activities

Immediate impact, continuous challenge ​

• You’ll work on challenging projects that have a significant impact on clients, industries, and societies from day one. ​

• We’ll ask you to be brave, challenging the status quo and constantly striving to build something new to shape our firm and the world around us. 

• You’ll be a contributing team member from the start, building trust-based relationships with stakeholders and delivering breakthrough impact. ​

• Your learning curve will be steep, with each project offering new opportunities to expand your toolkit and to team with specialists who have deep subject-matter and technical expertise.​

• You’ll likely have the chance to travel within your home market and internationally. No two weeks are ever the same. 

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Chart your course; we support the journey ​

• You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects across all our industries and capabilities and will be able to specialize early or leave it until several years in. ​

• Various colleagues will guide and coach you throughout your career, including a dedicated buddy, a career adviser, and your talent manager. ​

• We care deeply about sustainable work-life quality and provide for career flexibility with a variety of programs including sabbaticals, non-profit fellowships, and externships. ​

We hire you to be you

• Our open, inclusive, and down-to-earth culture will enable you to bring your best authentic self to work.

• You’ll work alongside down-to-earth colleagues who do serious work, but don’t take themselves too seriously.

• There’s no corporate mold to fit and hierarchy doesn’t get in the way.

• We do not let artificial barriers stand in the way of your personal career progression.

Who Can Apply

We look for people who display initiative, intuition, and creativity with a strong problem solving and analytical mindset. The management consulting role is very challenging, and we seek out applicants who display drive and determination to get the job done. We do not require specific academic majors or industry experience and look for diversity of experience and skills.  We value extracurricular activities and evidence of leading an interesting and impactful life outside of your studies. 

We are accepting applications from students graduating in 2026 for the following offices in the United States. Unrestricted work authorization for the United States is required. Oliver Wyman does not offer sponsorship for this position. (Please note that CPT and OPT are considered restricted forms of work authorization.)

• Boston

• Chicago

• Dallas

• Detroit

• Houston

• New York

• San Francisco

• Washington D.C

How to Apply

To be considered you must apply at www.oliverwyman.com/careers to the role “Oliver Wyman - Consultant - US.” Your application should include your resume (with GPA and SAT/ACT scores), cover letter, and unofficial transcript.

IMPORTANT Within the application system, you have the opportunity to indicate your interest in directly joining our Financial Services or Private Capital practices to more rapidly build skills and expertise in these fast growing industries.

For compliance reasons, an application must be submitted to the Oliver Wyman system. Applications submitted through campus systems but not accompanied by an application to the Oliver Wyman system will NOT be considered.

About Us

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 5,000 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 Twitter @OliverWyman.

Full-Time Compensation: The applicable base pay for this role is $110,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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 embracing 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, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].