Company: Oliver WymanDescription:About Oliver WymanOliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 50+ cities across 26 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Our 4700+ professionals help clients optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wymans 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.Job specificationJob title:Government and Public Institutions Researcher (GPI)Department:Knowledge Services - ResearchOffice/region:DubaiJob Overview:We are seeking a junior research professional to join the Oliver Wyman Knowledge Services department. The professional will work closely with partners and consultants in the India, Middle East & Africa Region on the Government and Public Institutions Sector, with a focus on retail & consumer goods and health topics. Our work spans the spectrum of societal issues, including economic development, cost management, tax, security, labor, and governance.The global Knowledge Services Research Team supports our consultants by sourcing and synthesizing market data, industry developments and company information necessary for the successful execution of client projects and business development initiatives.Key Responsibilities:

• Work with a wide range of information tools and proprietary databases, providing both quick solutions and in-depth research for the business
• Synthesize information and glean key concepts and trends from the information. Synthesis and packaging of research deliverables employing Excel and PowerPoint to create impactful presentations
• Work with a wide range of research tools (e.g., external company and financial databases, proprietary databases, internet) to provide research support to consulting teams.
• Independently manage the pipeline of industry-specific tasks, set priorities, and collaborate with a team of international colleagues to meet client demands
• Collaborate with consultants engaged in client service, business development or knowledge/intellectual capital building by delivering highly relevant and well-synthesized research
• Building expertise in GPI related topics and master tools and resources to support data analysis
• Develop strong trusted relationships with IMEA practice members and work within the framework of the European and Dubai based research team dedicated to IMEA, sharing work and experience and contribute the research function in the region
• Use MS Office tools to produce graphical portrayal of research findings, customized to project needs
• Assist in the education and training of OW consulting staff both with research issues generally, and with end-user training specifically

Experience and Skills required:

• Graduate with at least 1 year of research experience preferably related to GPI sector or in Management Consultancy or Research firm. Knowledge on the Public Sector and governmental entities is a plus
• Knowledge of the Middle East business and economic context is a plus
• Excellent English and Arabic language skills
• Basic knowledge of general resources such as Eikon or Factiva or S&P Market Intelligence
• Solid problem-solving skills, excellent attention to details and inquisitive nature
• Growth mindset and high-quality standards, willing to continuously improve skills to enhance service to our clients. Ability to prioritize own work to satisfy competing client demands
• Good communication skills and research synthesis skills allowing to draw out key insights
• Excellent Excel skills and strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Team player who enjoys working as part of an international and remote team
• Enthusiastic, collaborative and flexible team member who is able to empathize with clients and peers. This is a key attribute we are seeking.

Marsh McLennan