Analyst, Automotive Business Unit Job in Troy 48084, Michigan US

About Us

With offices in more than 50 cities across 25 countries, Oliver Wyman is one of the world's fastest-growing strategy consulting firms, combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, organizational transformation, and leadership development.  The firm's 3,000+ professionals partner with clients in industry sectors and regions of the world where our distinctive approach allows us to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and transform their businesses.  For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com.

Why Join Us?

Why Join Us?
Our work is marked by exceptional impact for our clients. By consistently producing results, we have earned a reputation for quality work and attractive career opportunities

•       Global reach with revenues exceeding $1.483 billion in 2011

•       More client exposure and significant international opportunities

•       A meritocratic ecosystem that provides for rapid advancement to Partner without an MBA

•       Extremely attractive compensation for performance

•       A company that is committed to work-life balance and having fun

•       A springboard to the most exciting future career opportunities

Automotive Business Un

Automotive Business Unit
Oliver Wyman works for the world's leading auto manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers (Tier 1 and 2), and service providers (dealers, downstream businesses), as well as private equity firms and investment banks. Together with our clients, we develop and implement value growth strategies, customer solutions, product strategies, operational excellence initiatives, and change management programs - with an overall objective of building and protecting brand value. Our deep industry expertise and our specialized capabilities make Oliver Wyman a leader in serving the needs of the automotive industry.

Analyst Role

Analyst Role
The analyst position is an entry-level opening in the Automotive Business Unit.  The successful candidate will provide research support to our consulting staff on a variety of engagements and act in a primary role for syndicated data collection from both internal and external information sources.  The primary function will be as an analyst for the Harbour Report™, the world’s leading publication of manufacturing productivity in the automotive industry.  The candidate must feel comfortable working with various consultants to design appropriate studies, conduct appropriate and thorough analyses, develop prudent and supported recommendations, and present findings.

This is an extremely collaborative position, which requires a candidate who is a team player and has the ability to contribute expertise and adopt input from others.  The analyst position is a client facing role requiring outstanding professionalism and interpersonal skills.  The ability to represent the firm to a multi-national client base is crucial.

Position Requirements

•       Undergraduate degree from leading university with strong academic performance

•       Capable of coordinating and managing multiple projects

•       Ability to work well under tight deadlines

•       Creative problem solver

•       Maintain data integrity and accuracy and use data to identify and solve problems

•       Willing to work with data in many tables for extended periods

•       Entrepreneurial spirit with high personal initiative – self-directed

•       Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

•       Proficient in MS Office and Outlook with advanced Excel capability (ex. macros, pivot tables)

•       Work environment preference is an open team environment with minimal management layers

•       Willing to travel nationally and internationally, as required, to support our clients (5-15%)

•       All candidates must meet one of the following two criteria:

•       Possess a passion for automotive industry (or manufacturing in general)

•       Possess a passion for analytics

Preferred Qualifications