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

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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…