Job Description

Company: Oliver Wyman
Description:
Oliver Wyman's Data and Analytics team is looking to hire a Senior Business Analyst for our Hyderabad or Gurugram office.
OW DNA Overview
The Oliver Wyman DNA is a distinguished centre of excellence for business analytics and data analytics within Oliver Wyman. This group leverages data and information to provide business insights to Oliver Wyman consulting teams driving positive outcomes and tangible impact for Oliver Wyman's clients. The group combines cutting edge data science expertise with core consulting expertise to augment engagement teams with analytical firepower to deliver outstanding results.
Role Summary:
The Senior Business Analyst will independently manage analytical workstreams, working closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into structured analyses and actionable insights. This role requires strong business acumen, advanced SQL and Excel capabilities, and the ability to interpret financial statements. The Senior Analyst will lead medium to large analytical modules, guide junior analysts, and ensure clarity and quality across deliverables. They will play a key role in connecting data to commercial and operational performance, especially within manufacturing environments
Experience & Skills Requirements:
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to independently structure and solve business problems
Strong business acumen and the ability to connect analytical findings to commercial or operational impact
Ability to interpret financial statements and analyze trends in revenue, costs, margins, assets, and cash flows
Excellent communication skills to work directly with stakeholders and clarify requirements
4+ years of proven experience with SQL and Excel (non-negotiable), including advanced queries and modeling
Experience in KPI modeling, pricing analysis, operational efficiency, or supply chain analytics
Ability to guide junior analysts by reviewing their queries, models, and thought process
Understanding of data structures, relational tables, joins, and query optimization techniques
Prior experience in manufacturing analytics is strongly preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of stakeholders (both internal and external)
Willingness to travel as required to meet client needs
Key Requirements:
Lead analytical workstreams using advanced SQL and Excel methods
Analyze and interpret financial statements to uncover improvement opportunities or performance gaps
Break down ambiguous business questions into structured analytical tasks and clear deliverables.
Estimate effort based on inputs, expected value, and data complexity
Prepare executive-ready summaries that articulate insights clearly and persuasively
Ensure data governance, consistency, and adherence to analytical best practices
Facilitate requirement-gathering sessions with clients and translate needs into analytical plans
Build sophisticated operational, commercial, or financial models to support strategic decisions
Mentor Analysts in query-writing, modelling, and business understanding
Identify risks early, propose mitigation steps, and maintain clear communication on progress
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, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, 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.

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