Principal – Private Capital

Who we are:

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting that combines deep industry knowledge with specialised expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organisation 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 people 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.

Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC].

Our Private Capital practice has grown rapidly, supporting on 50+ transactions and value creation engagements over the last five years in Financial Services, Transport, Energy, Telecommunications, Digital Technology and numerous other sectors. Oliver Wyman has a strong reputation amongst clients, specifically having received positive feedback on providing unparalleled global and local insights across target sectors and throughout the deal lifecycle.

What you will do:

Become part of our team and play a proactive role in shaping the strategies necessary for our Private Capital clients to overcome their challenges and revolutionise their departments and organisations.

As a member of the practice, you will:

Lead client engagements, including:
Conduct thorough qualitative and quantitative research, as well as in-depth analysis of business models, strategic processes, and their impact on operations.
Perform operational, commercial, and financial analyses as part of multi-disciplinary, integrated due diligence teams to understand the target company's performance and uncover improvement opportunities to develop a value creation case.
Execute developed value creation cases post-deal in alignment with Private Equity Investors and Management Teams of their portfolio companies - ranging from transforming business models and optimising production footprints, supply chains, and corporate functions, to bettering cash positions and working capital.
Interact with senior client stakeholders to offer advice, shape and drive the strategy, and plan for acquisition opportunities.
Aid client meetings by preparing materials, conducting interviews, and facilitating workshops.
Support the growth of the practice, including:
Business development by contributing to proposal development and development of investment theses.
Dedicate yourself to the development of our team participating in firm events, training sessions, and recruitment activities.
Coach and help team members grow both professionally and personally.
What you need:

A minimum of 8+ years of relevant M&A or transactions experience or operations/supply chain strategy experience in a large international company or within strategic consulting or professional services.
Private Capital industry knowledge.
Strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills.
Outstanding communication skills; confidence in presenting to senior executives.
Undergraduate and/or advanced degree from a top academic programme.
Willingness to travel, when required.
Benefits of working at Oliver Wyman, Australia

25 days of vacation days for well-deserved breaks and Recharge Days.
26 weeks paid paternal leave for all employees.
Discounted health insurance, protecting you and your loved ones.
Regional and global travel opportunities
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 programmes that offer free sessions on counselling, wellbeing coaching, holistic support (financial coaching, nutritional support, legal advice) and manager support programs.
Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities to foster a collaborative and friendly environment, including regional offsites.

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.