Oliver Wyman - Government and Public Institutions (GPI) and Financial Services (FS) Researcher - Dubai

Role Overview

Oliver Wyman, a Marsh McLennan business, seeks a Government and Public Institutions (GPI) and Financial Services (FS) Researcher to join the Knowledge Services department in Dubai. The role supports the India, Middle East & Africa Region.

Company Overview

Oliver Wyman is a management consulting firm driven by deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. Marsh has annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues.

Role Purpose

The Knowledge Services Research Team supports consultants by sourcing and synthesizing market data, industry developments, and company information necessary for successful execution of client projects and business development initiatives. This role spans societal issues including economic development, cost management, tax, security, public sector excellence, education, labor, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Analysis

• Work with a wide range of information tools and proprietary databases to provide both quick solutions and in-depth research for the business.
• Synthesize information and glean key concepts and trends from research findings.
• Work with a wide range of research tools including external company and financial databases, proprietary databases, and the internet to provide research support to consulting teams.
• Build expertise in GPI and FS related topics and master tools and resources to support data analysis.

Deliverables & Synthesis

• Package research deliverables employing Excel and PowerPoint to create impactful presentations.
• Use MS Office tools to produce graphical portrayal of research findings, customized to project needs.

Pipeline & Collaboration

• Independently manage the pipeline of industry-specific tasks, set priorities, and collaborate with a team of international colleagues to meet client demands.
• Collaborate with consultants engaged in client service, business development, or knowledge and intellectual capital building by delivering highly relevant and well-synthesized research.
• Develop strong trusted relationships with IMEA practice members and work within the framework of the European and Dubai based research team dedicated to IMEA, sharing work and experience.
• Contribute to the research function in the region.

Knowledge Sharing

• Assist in the education and training of Oliver Wyman consulting staff both with research issues generally and with end-user training specifically.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate with at least 2–3 years of research experience, preferably related to GPI or FS sector or in Management Consultancy or Research firm.
• Knowledge of the Public Sector and governmental entities is a plus.
• Knowledge of the Middle East business and economic context is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent English and Arabic.
• Basic knowledge of general resources such as Eikon, Factiva, or S&P Market Intelligence.
• Solid problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and inquisitive nature.
• Growth mindset and high-quality standards, willing to continuously improve skills to enhance service to clients.
• Ability to prioritize own work to satisfy competing client demands.
• Good communication skills and research synthesis skills allowing to draw out key insights.
• Excellent Excel skills and strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Team player who enjoys working as part of an international and remote team.
• Enthusiastic, collaborative, and flexible team member who is able to empathize with clients and peers.

Additional Information

• Language of application: English.
• Oliver Wyman 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.
• Marsh & McLennan Companies and its Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.