Engagement Manager - F&R - Kuala Lumpur

About Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 60 cities across 29 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Our 5000 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 1000 companies.

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Job specification

Job title:

Engagement Manager

Department:

Finance & Risk

Office/region:

Kuala Lumpur

Reports to:

Partner

Hours:

Normal Business Hours

Job Overview:

The Finance and Risk practice, part of our Financial Services Group, is seeking an Engagement Manager to support our continued expansion, a strategic priority for the firm. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful team that represents a core competency of the firm. Oliver Wyman's Finance and Risk practice is the world's top strategic risk management consultancy, and is engaged to solve the most challenging problems at the largest and most complex global financial institutions. Furthermore, Oliver Wyman is also looking at the implications of digital on finance and risk management.

The Finance and Risk practice advises clients in the financial services sector to adapt their finance and risk management strategies to evolving supervisory expectations, competition within the banking sector and capital markets dynamics. Our projects focus on issues at the top of the C-suite (in particular CFO, CRO) and Board agendas, and span a wide spectrum of issues and solutions. Our recent projects have covered topics including:

• Stress Testing strategy diagnostic
• Fundamental review of the trading book
• Asset / liability, interest rate risk, and liquidity risk management
• Risk-appetite driven pricing and performance measurement strategies
• Analytical modeling with a focus on development and validation of financial and non-financial risk models, portfolio/instrument level valuation models and strategic planning and forecasting models
• Strategic financial resource management initiatives (e.g. balance sheet management, RWA optimization)
• Recovery and resolution planning

For more information about our Practice, please visit:

http://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/industries/financial-services/finance-and-risk.html

Key Responsibilities:

Engagement Managers direct the day-to-day work of our consulting teams, working side-by-side with our clients. The Engagement Manager position offers excellent career and growth opportunities for talented, highly motivated professionals with notable prior experience. Engagement Managers are given the opportunity for rapid professional growth, to participate in entrepreneurial work, and to share in the success of the team. Initial responsibilities may include:

• Leading teams of consultants in complex analysis and strategic problem solving including: problem framing, the use of advanced analytical techniques, results synthesis, and identification of client implications
• Overseeing and guiding the consulting team as they develop hypotheses; manage data collection, model creation and analyses; conduct primary and secondary research; creatively tackle information limitations; and surface insights
• Supporting Partners in project execution through excellent project management including: work planning, managing work flow, upward management and coaching/developing more junior team members
• Managing client relationships and networks, presenting to senior audiences, and working day-to-day with senior and mid-level clients
• Effectively communicating issues and solutions in formal and informal settings, through written and verbal communication

Experience Required:

Just as every client project is different, we recognize and value the diversity of backgrounds and skill sets for successful Engagement Manager candidates. We are seeking high-caliber individuals who want to join our winning team. Preference will be given to candidates with:

• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm (or other similar organizations with project-based, team-oriented environments)
• In-depth knowledge of topics in Finance and Risk gained through experience in the industry or in other Top Tier consultancy houses, prior experience with finance, risk, treasury and strategic planning related topics.

Skills and Attributes:

• Track record of leading and managing teams, and delivering against tight deadlines in fast-paced, demanding environments
  • Strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program
  • Willingness to travel
  • Fluency in English

How to Apply

Please send CV and cover letter to: APR: [email protected]