Oliver Wyman - Summer Intern (2026) - Shanghai
Posted: 4 days ago
Job Description
Who We AreOliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting that combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Our mission is to help clients achieve lasting success by solving their most complex problems and seizing their biggest opportunities.At Oliver Wyman, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and collaborative teams to drive innovation and impact. Our consultants come from a range of backgrounds and experiences, and we embrace the unique skills and insights they bring to our work. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.We are proud of the values that we aspire to live by at Oliver Wyman - You can find out more about our values here.What You Will DoAs a Summer Intern at Oliver Wyman, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects for large clients worldwide, developing your expertise quickly and making an immediate impact. You'll work alongside senior colleagues and clients, working as one to help to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change.We believe in providing our consultants with the freedom and support they need to succeed in their own way. We provide an apprenticeship model for learning on the job, supplemented by formal training to help you rapidly develop your communication, presentation, and client management skills.Why Join UsCome aboard if you are excited by challenges and at ease working across different cultures. You will step out of your comfort zone, finding stretch opportunities along every step of the journey. You will also find genuine colleagues who speak their minds and measure success not by the number of hours worked but by what gets accomplished.Immediate impact, continuous challengeInternships at Oliver Wyman provide a true taste of life as a consultant and unique preparation for a full-time role.During your internship, you’ll work on 1-2 challenging projects that have a significant impact on clients, industries, and societies.You’ll be a full team member, with responsibility for a distinct piece of work that will help the team deliver breakthrough impact.You will be based in Shanghai office but may have the opportunity to travel for project work.We’ll ask you to challenge the norm and strive to build something new to shape our firm and the world around us.Chart your course; we support the journeyThroughout your internship, we will demonstrate our commitment to your growth and development, and to helping you chart your post-graduate course.You’ll learn on the job via our apprenticeship model. Much of your focus will be on research and analysis, and you may also have opportunities to begin developing your communication, presentation, and client-management skills.We care about you succeeding and you’ll be supported every step of the way. You will be mentored and coached by numerous colleagues, from partners and consultants to a dedicated “buddy,” formal “mentor,” and an “intern captain” overseeing the program.We hire you to be youOur open, inclusive, and down-to-earth culture will enable you to bring your authentic self to work.There’s no corporate mold to fit and hierarchy doesn’t get in the way.Who Can ApplyOliver Wyman Shanghai Summer Internship Program is open to penultimate-year students graduating in 2027.We look for people who display initiative, intuition, and creativity with a strong problem solving and analytical mindset. We do not require specific academic majors or industry experience and look for diversity of experience and skills. We value extracurricular activities and evidence of leading an interesting and impactful life outside of your studies.Language requirements: Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese is required for Oliver Wyman Shanghai office.How To ApplyPlease apply by Sunday, 28 December 2025 (11:59pm Beijing Time)Please combine below required documents into 1 PDF and submit:Resume in English and Chinese (with GPA and expected graduation time clearly listed)Cover letter in EnglishAll past academic transcripts (from undergraduate year 1 to now)*Your application will be automatically turned down if the document doesn’t meet the requirements. Please submit your application to only ONE role/office within Asia-Pacific and refrain from submitting any duplicate applications.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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In the recruitment process, Marsh McLennan does not restrict a position to a particular gender, does not inquire or investigate the marital or maternal status of female candidates, does not impose any limitations on marriage or childbirth, does not use marital or maternal status of a condition for hiring, and does not raise the qualification standard for female candidates. When you apply for a position with us, we must obtain Personal Data, which is any data that can directly or indirectly lead to the identification of a specific individual, such as your name, contact information, employment history, education information, work skills, and licensure and certifications (if applicable). We also collect any other information you have provided in your CV, covering letter, application form, or during an interview (if applicable). Marsh McLennan limits the Personal Data that it collects to that which is relevant and proportionate for the intended purpose. Where necessary and permitted or required by law, we may collect Personal Data deemed sensitive under applicable law (for example, ethnicity, fitness to work or criminal convictions information). Marsh McLennan collects Personal Data directly from you and, depending on the circumstances and the type of role applied for, recruitment agencies, background check providers, your named referees and occupational health providers. Marsh McLennan retains Personal Data consistent with applicable local law and business practices Please make sure you read through and fully understand our “Job Applicant Data Privacy Statement” before you submit your application.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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