Oliver Wyman – OPS Specialist Intern (m/f/d) – DACH

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. 

OPS Specialists 

The Operations practice assists our clients to shape the future of their operations so that they can achieve their strategic goals and deliver sustainable and industry-leading business performance. Our portfolio covers the entire value chain from strategy development to implementation and transformation in the areas of Supply Chain, Value Sourcing, Manufacturing / MRO, Service Operations, and Innovation & Product Development, delivering tangible results on the first attempt. Click here to find out more. 

What you will do  

• Internships at Oliver Wyman provide a true taste of life as a consultant and unique preparation for a potential full-time role. 

• 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 analysing data to gain insights, assess problems and structure solutions. 

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

• You will be developing hypotheses, managing data collection, model creation and analyses. You’ll be able to tackle information limitations creatively, presenting insights, supporting the delivery of projects. This will lead to deep knowledge and expertise in at least one of the Operations domains. 

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. 

Who can apply?​ 

• Applicants with a Bachelors or Master’s degree are eligible to apply for this vacancy. 

• High interest in Operations and ideally first experience in one of the domains (Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Services Operations). 

• Dynamic candidate with a high motivation ro learn quickly and discover our way of working at Oliver Wyman. 

• Working knowledge of the MS Office as well as using data mining and data visualization tools is an asset (Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx etc.). 

• We look for people who display initiative, intuition, and creativity with a strong problem solving and analytical mindset. 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.  ​ 

• Language skills: German and English (native/fluent)​. 

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How to apply? ​ 

Please submit your CV, cover letter and transcript. If you would like to find out more information about Oliver Wyman, please visit our website or alternatively, apply to attend one of our events, details of which can be found here.​  

Oliver Wyman is an equal opportunity employer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies. To learn more, please follow us on LinkedIn,Instagramor Twitter. ​ Marsh & McLennan Companies and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity employers.  

Job Summary
Job number: R_252668
Date posted : 2024-01-12
Profession: Consulting
Employment type: Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)