Oliver Wyman – Associate and Engagement Manager – Sports and Entertainment – Dubai/Riyadh

Company:

Oliver Wyman

Description:

Who We Are

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. Over 7,000 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 1,000 companies. Visit our website for more details about Oliver Wyman: www.oliverwyman.com. 
 
Practice Overview 

Oliver Wyman is one of the market leaders in GCC public sector strategy consulting. Our Riyadh and Dubai offices are looking to appoint consultants to support its continued expansion in the government and public sector, particularly within the Sports and Entertainment area. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful team early in its development. Consultants are given the opportunity for rapid professional growth, to participate in entrepreneurial work, and to share in the success of the team. We are trusted advisors in the sports and entertainment sector, with a global track record of supporting clubs, leagues, federations, governing bodies, governments, media owners, and investors. Our work is centered around performance and purpose, helping organizations in sport and entertainment create long-term commercial value, broader interest groups, in a rapidly evolving industry landscape. 

The Role and Responsibilities 

Experienced professionals bring the know-how to make lasting changes for our clients and our company. We are not typical ‘management’ consultants. We provide industry- and discipline-specific knowledge and expertise, which amplifies our impact and helps us shape the future for our clients. Oliver Wyman is a diverse, entrepreneurial, non-competitive partnership of individuals who like to pursue new opportunities or build a unique franchise doing what they do best in a collegial, fun environment. 

ASSOCIATE: Break down complex problems into discrete tasks, identifying the key aspects of a problem and directing the focus of junior consultants to those elements. You will effectively plan and execute analysis as well as identify the core issues in complex analyses in order to be able to craft suitable recommendations. You’ll work side by side with clients and your project team members to move projects forward and manage small teams to get the work done. Clients and colleagues look to Associates for unique insight into the subject area which they have chosen.  

ENGAGEMENT MANAGERS are the on-scene leaders who run our projects day to day. You will lead your team through an efficient and effective problem-solving process from initial hypothesis collection to convergence on a solution. You will ensure that recommendations are practical, sensible, relevant, and cohesive. It’s a role that demands thought leadership at the strategic level – and command of all the technical and operational details of execution. You will need great communication skills and the ability to forge strong relationships.  

Your Attributes and Experience 

Clients hire Oliver Wyman for specialized expertise. The ideal candidate will have most of the following: 

• A degree from a top academic program 
• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience, ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm (or similar organization). 
• Experience in leading projects in the governmental/ public sector institutions, ideally in the GCC region 
• Relevant experience in the Sports and Entertainment sector and relevant entities (government, SWFs, federations, leagues and clubs) across strategy, investment, operations and public policy. 
• A track record of leading and managing teams and clients, and delivering against tight deadlines in fast paced and demanding environments  
• A strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills 
• Outstanding communication skills; comfort in presenting to senior executives, both internally and to clients  
• A strong can-do attitude, willingness to take the initiative, curiosity and desire to learn 
• Arabic language is a plus 
• Why work at Oliver Wyman? 
• A strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills 
• Outstanding communication skills; comfort in presenting to senior executives, both internally and to clients  
• A strong can-do attitude, willingness to take the initiative, curiosity and desire to learn 
• Arabic language is a plus 
• Why work at Oliver Wyman? 

• Willingness To Travel

Our Values & Culture

Working as part of our global, entrepreneurial company, you will do meaningful work from day one. We are looking for individuals who challenge the norm, and constantly strive to build something new for the firm and the world around us. At Oliver Wyman, there's no "one size fits all" - we hire exceptional people and help them thrive through a built-in support network, flexible career paths, and no artificial barriers to advancement. We have a collaborative, supportive and impactful team environment - we want you to bring your authentic self and enjoy working alongside diverse and down-to-earth colleagues who do serious work, but don't take themselves too seriously. 

Our Oliver Wyman Values  

We create breakthroughs to achieve the amazing 

Be Brave

We stand behind our beliefs while exploring what drives them. We stand up for what is right and persevere through difficulty. We venture into the unknown, staying open to our greatest possibilities. 
Lead with heart 

We build relationships with clients and colleagues that last, grounded in transparency, authenticity, and trust. We love what we do and have fun while we do it. And we combine this passion with rigor and skill to drive sustainable performance. 

Strive For Breakthroughs

We bring deep expertise and profound curiosity to the pursuit of ambitious ideas and uncommon insights. We ask bigger questions, seek diverse perspectives, and challenge ourselves to find the most powerful and sustainable solutions. 

Work As One

We succeed as a unified team of colleagues and clients, achieving together what separately would be beyond our reach. We care for and develop one another. We learn from differences, overcome divisions, and celebrate our shared achievements. 

Own Our Impact

We act as entrepreneurs and stewards of the firm. We own the journey, acting with integrity at every step. And we own our impact, holding ourselves to the highest standards to deliver stronger results for our clients, better opportunities for each other and lasting change for society. 

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, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, 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.