Oliver Wyman - Associate, Corporate Development

Company:Oliver Wyman

Description:

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Our 7000 professionals help clients optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman’s thought leadership is evident in our agenda-setting books, white papers, research reports, and articles in the business press.  Our clients are the CEOs and executive teams of the top Global 1000 companies.

 

Visit our website for more details about Oliver Wyman: www.oliverwyman.com 

Job Overview:

The Corporate Development Senior Analyst will play a support role in assisting the Corporate Development team with strategic transactions and acquisitions for our organization. This position will focus on providing analytical and operational support throughout the deal lifecycle, from initial evaluation to post-acquisition analysis, under the guidance of more senior team members. By collaborating with internal stakeholders and external advisors, you will contribute to the overall success and growth of our organization.

This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days per week in the office. There is no option to be fully remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Support: Assist in various stages of transactions and acquisitions, including initial evaluations, financial modeling, due diligence, and post-acquisition analysis. Support the team in preparing necessary documentation and presentations for key stakeholders.

• Financial Analysis: Contribute to the development of financial projections and perform detailed financial analysis. Assist in creating pro forma financial models, conducting valuation analysis, and developing synergy models to support decision-making on potential transactions.

• Strategic Assessment: Collaborate with business leaders to understand strategic priorities and assist in identifying suitable M&A targets that align with the organization’s goals.

• Pipeline Management: Maintain a comprehensive and organized view of the target pipeline. Assist in compiling relevant documentation and managing the flow of information to support strategic decision-making.

• Collaborative Deal Execution: Work alongside internal functional teams (e.g., legal, finance) and external advisors to contribute to a smooth deal execution, ensuring all necessary approval and process steps are followed.

• Process Support: Support the optimization of corporate development processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Assist in the development of playbooks and best practices.

• Post-Acquisition Integration Support: Provide assistance in post-acquisition integration efforts, helping to ensure that cross-functional teams effectively execute their M&A integration plans.

• Presentation Development: Aid in the creation of high-quality presentation materials and reports for practice leaders and senior management, ensuring clarity and professionalism.

• Ad-Hoc Projects: Participate in various ad-hoc projects and activities as required, providing analytical support and insights to the Corporate Development team.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

• 2+ years of strategy consulting experience preferably in M&A, deal advisory, corporate development, or valuation advisory

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with M&A databases or software is a plus

• Availability to travel

Skills and Attributes:

• Analytical and research skills with some proficiency in financial modeling and analysis

• Communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities

• Prior project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Organizational skills, demonstrating attention to detail and the ability to maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $100K – $150K.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. 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].

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.