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Oliver Wyman- Retail & Quotient - Principal

Marsh McLennan · Chicago, IL · $250,000–$265,000 a year · Full time

Posted Jun 24, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about retail clients you have built relationships with and the work that came from them.

What they are checking: Whether they can originate and grow client relationships, which defines the principal role.

How do you bring together strategy consultants and data scientists on one retail engagement?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead a blended team, which this joint retail and Quotient role requires.

Tell me about a time you developed managers into leaders on your teams.

What they are checking: Whether they invest in people, which principals are expected to do as the practice grows.

What would you do

A retailer ran an AI pilot that looked great but the rollout failed. What would you look for?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that store adoption and process change often sink AI more than the model does.

A client CEO wants AI everywhere, but the data is poor. How do you advise them?

What they are checking: Whether they give honest advice about readiness rather than selling work the client cannot use.

About the work

A grocery chain wants to use AI for pricing and promotions. How would you shape the engagement?

What they are checking: Whether they can tie AI work to retail economics like margin, price perception and promotion effectiveness.

How would you prioritize AI use cases across merchandising, supply chain and stores for a large retailer?

What they are checking: Whether they can weigh value, data readiness and adoption across the whole retail operation.

What retail trend do you think clients are underestimating right now?

What they are checking: Whether they have a sharp, current view that could anchor new client conversations.

How would you measure the real impact of an AI personalization program for a retailer?

What they are checking: Whether they design measurement that isolates true lift instead of claiming credit for normal sales.

How do you price and scope an AI engagement when outcomes are uncertain?

What they are checking: Whether they can structure commercial terms that are fair to the client and sustainable for the firm.

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The full job description

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Company: Oliver Wyman Description: Who We Are? 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. The firm has more than 5,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com . Job Specification Practice Groups: Consumer, Telco, & Technology (CTT) & Performance Transformation (PT) Location: Boston, Chicago, New York, Dallas Role: Retail + Quotient - Principal Practice Overview: Consumer, Telco & Technology (CTT) In Consumer, Telco, and Technology (CTT), we see consumer-facing industries converging, with technology continuing to disrupt all business models, and B2C, B2B and B2B2C services models ever-growing. We are aiming to build new Partner connections by bringing together those serving consumer facing businesses, such as retailers, as well as technology, communications, media and services, in order to further elevate our narratives and exco-relevance while maintaining deep sub-sector capabilities. Retail Oliver Wyman is the leader in sustained impact for our clients in retail. We deliver significant improvements in our clients' sales growth and profitability – often in situations where the business model requires rejuvenation or reinvention. Our approach combines deep industry knowledge, state-of-the-art analytics, a willingness to roll-up our sleeves to dive into problems and the proven ability to achieve lasting change fast. Oliver Wyman supports the world’s largest retailers on their toughest merchandising and operational challenges. We have strong expertise and experience in food, mass, drug, home, office, and specialty sectors, combining strategy with tactical day-to-execution and decision-support. Oliver Wyman helps clients navigate disruptive new formats and changing consumer sentiments. Much of the work that we do involves cutting-edge analytics, including AI. Quotient With Quotient — AI by Oliver Wyman, we combine the firm’s proficiency in AI implementation, deployment, and strategic advisory with our deep industry expertise. We take pride in being impact-makers, assisting our clients in moving beyond the hype about the potential of AI to deliver real value and achieve meaningful outcomes. At the same time, we’re constantly looking ahead, striving to keep ourselves and the clients we serve at the forefront of technology. We’re prepared to embark on this exciting journey as we empower your organization to thrive in the ever-evolving AI landscape. Role The Principal position offers excellent career and growth opportunities for talented, highly motivated professionals with significant prior experience. As a professional member of our firm, your initial responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Providing day to day leadership of client projects and aspects of the client relationship and commercial process within those relationships, teaming with Partners and shares responsibility for the success of a specific engagement(s) • Leading and managing complex programs to ensure on-time delivery that meets agreed upon goals, leveraging Oliver Wyman best practice, their own expertise and the firm’s technical competence • Guiding and influencing clients in an informed way across all situations including execution of the commercial process, becoming trusted advisors. • Engaging fully in building business by identifying new and expanded opportunities • Creating exciting and additive intellectual capital through thought leadership, and are knowledgeable on a broad range of adjacent topics. • Developing others and build a followership as part of their asset building for the firm • Leading firm building activities, seen as a role model for firm values with a strong personal brand within and outside of the firm and are well regarded by Partners, peers, and clients Desired Skills and Experience Principals serve as the primary contact point for senior client executives and Oliver Wyman consultants staffed on client engagements. While specific responsibilities will vary based on previous experience the ideal candidate will have the following: • 7+ years of experience in strategy consulting and/or Communications, Media & Technology industry experience • Strong background in conceptual problem solving and analytical skills • Quantitative, technical toolkit including proficiency in SQL and Python • Machine learning, data science, AI/genAI capabilities preferred • Track record of leading and managing teams and delivering against tight deadlines in fast-paced and demanding environments • Outstanding communication skills; confidence in presenting to senior executives • Undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program • Willingness to travel (at least 50% of the time) Why work at Oliver Wyman? Working as part of our global, entrepreneurial company, you’ll do meaningful work from day one. We’re 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 Values & Culture We’re serious about making OW a rewarding, progressive, enjoyable and balanced place to work. • Self-starters and free thinkers who work well in a team We are individuals who are self-starting, motivated, energetic, entrepreneurial about what we do • Common aspiration, collective endeavor, shared success We have the common aspiration to have an impact, leave a legacy and change the world. We have no interest in running a steady-state business. We want to build, grow and shape the environment around us • Straightforward, open, respectful interaction We value an environment where every member of Oliver Wyman is encouraged and expected to voice his or her opinion • Opportunity without artificial barriers We value merit and believe that to create a true meritocracy we need to remove artificial barriers to opportunity • Balanced lives We value people whose lives balance work and non-work activities because we believe they are both more interesting colleagues and are able to make better contributions to the Firm. We push ourselves hard to deliver excellence, but we also work to extract the maximum benefit from the flexibility of a project-based business. We provide the ability to take career breaks for personal or family reasons. We fundamentally value each other’s time and are sensitive to how it is used. We are an output not input-based culture, have respect for people’s personal decisions, and believe that one's workload must be sustainable. We seek balance for ourselves and our colleagues. How to Apply If you like what you’ve read, we’d love to hear from you. If you’d like to learn more about the firm during your application process, please visit www.oliverwyman.com/careers . Oliver Wyman is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to diversity is genuine, deep and growing. We’re not perfect yet, but we’re working hard right now to make our teams balanced, representative and diverse. Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required for U.S. office locations. Oliver Wyman does not offer sponsorship for this position. Please note that CPT and OPT are restricted forms of work authorization. About Oliver Wyman Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 6,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com . Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman. Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers. The applicable base salary range for this role is $250K to $265K. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs 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, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com. 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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