Upload Button Icon Add office photos

Filter interviews by

Oliver Wyman Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 1 Feb 2025

Top Oliver Wyman Interview Questions and Answers

View all 6 questions

Oliver Wyman Interview Experiences

Popular Designations

7 interviews found

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Vikas Garg

posted on 24 Dec 2015

I applied via Walk-in

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. A friend exploring a business opportunity to lease high end luxury cars for high speed driving in a designated arena owned by somebody else.
  • Ans. 

    Leasing luxury cars for high speed driving in a designated arena owned by someone else.

    • Assess the demand for such a service in the market

    • Research the legal requirements and liabilities involved

    • Determine the cost of leasing and maintaining high-end luxury cars

    • Consider the safety measures that need to be put in place

    • Explore potential partnerships with the arena owner and other businesses in the industry

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. A telecommunication firm having residential and business customers have devised a new technology wherein video chat is possible. To derive market size, plausaibility of business.
  • Q3. A security alarm device company, leader in US, wish to enter a new market say UK. How will you estimate the market size, how will you recommend to go/no go, if “go”, then how....
  • Ans. 

    Estimating market size and recommending entry strategy for a US security alarm device company in the UK market.

    • Conduct market research to identify potential customers and competitors in the UK market

    • Analyze the size of the market and the demand for security alarm devices in the UK

    • Evaluate the regulatory environment and legal requirements for operating in the UK

    • Assess the potential risks and challenges of entering the U...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: I started with understanding the problem completely, and asked many questions because this business model was new to me. So this was not like artificial Car rally kind of setup, which we have in some places in India. It was more like a thrill ride one car at a time in a track. After understanding the problem, took 30-40 seconds to frame my response and told him three four levers I would like to explore, to advise the friend whether to go for business or not. Explored/mined for Cost side, then Revenue side and then viability. Towards the end, on being asked that though the business is profitable as per our analysis, would I recommend to go and If yes what else will I tell the friend, I came up with non existent competitive advantage and suggested strategic tie up/contingent contract with track owner to gain one.
Tips: Understand problem well before deep diving into the case, “NO particular framework can be all encompassing, try to apply some key concepts learned in courses like pricing, marketing strategy to make your solution interesting.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Tried to understand the context and market, as I did not had any background of communication industry. Was able to relate the industry with Indian Telecom industry to draw parallels. After understanding the problem, took 30-40 seconds to frame my response and started asking him relevant questions about data/percentages which he readily provided me one by one. Fitted the data into a table and deduced various numbers from some quick calculations (which he liked!). Explored/mined for Cost side, then Revenue side and then other factors, like political, legal, competitive readiness and customer readiness. Made some graphs to explain proliferation of new technology, and hence how the revenue should be pro rated across year. Towards the end, on being asked that though the business is profitable as per our analysis, what more things we should consider, I mentioned “Cannibalization”, since many new customer subscriptions would come from already existing customers, which I believe is what he was looking at.
Was able to strike a good rapport with the Interviewer early in the interview. Maintained my cool even though he tried to put stress by mentioning “we are running out of time” and was able to think on my feet during various micro details which he checked me on.
Initially goofed up the data a bit, but the interviewer was very nice to help initially, though corrected the mistake by drawing/mapping lot of data thrown at me rationally.
Tips: Typically interviewers wants you to help, Establish a positive environment by some short talk which should not look like planned. Understand problem well, keep a cool head.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: After understanding the problem, took 30-40 seconds to frame my response and started asking him relevant questions about company, competition and customer in target market. Why that particular country, what is competitive scenario like, what entry route company wish to take Greenfield/alliance? I believe that this was a real life problem, interviewer was facing, and he was improvising the problem based on our discussion. It was a very friendly discussion, wherein he was providing some cues in between about the direction I should take, and I was able to lead the discussion in the direction which he wanted. In between time and again, he was checking my analytical and mathematical abilities by leaving some data to be calculated, which fortunately I was able to calculate with ease. He checked me on various pricing strategy issues, marketing mix issues and segmentation/target market/positioning issues. Towards the end, following the trend of earlier interviews after being satisfied with case analysis, he threw some open ended quick questions, (which I am not able to recollect now) related/peripheral to discussion.
Was able to strike a good rapport with the Interviewer early in the interview. Repeatedly came ‘Out’ and went ‘In’ to the case as per interviewer’s discretion without loosing the sight on real problem.
Tips: Establish a positive environment by some short talk which should not look like planned. Understand problem well, keep a cool head. Do not put anything in your CV on which you cannot elaborate or are not comfortable. All the best!

Skills: Guesstimation Cases, Case Solving Ability, Case Analysis
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is mean of TTR & why required for powder coating process ?
View answer (17)
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL / power bi based questions
Round 2 - Case Study 

Business case studies and technical questions

Round 3 - Case Study 

This is a fitment round and contains questions on case study or guesstimates

Data Analytics Lead Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How would you gather requirements from a client?
View answer (1)
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can you describe your experience?
  • Ans. 

    I have over 5 years of experience in creating visually appealing presentations for senior executives.

    • Created and designed PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership meetings

    • Utilized advanced features such as animations, transitions, and multimedia elements

    • Worked closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and deliver impactful presentations

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Assignment 

Design presentation slides.

Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Isograd assessment conducted online

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you handle time-sensitive projects?
  • Ans. 

    I prioritize tasks, set clear deadlines, communicate effectively, and work efficiently to ensure timely completion of projects.

    • Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance

    • Set clear deadlines for each task and overall project

    • Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure everyone is on the same page

    • Work efficiently and stay focused to meet deadlines

    • Utilize project management tools to track prog

  • Answered by AI
Round 5 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can you tell me about yourself?

Senior Presentation Specialist Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How do you handle time-sensitive projects?
View answer (1)

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Jianfeng He (hjfrun)

posted on 13 Jul 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic algorithm questions
  • Q2. Front end basic.

Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
View answer (199)

Oliver Wyman interview questions for popular designations

 Consultant

 (2)

 Software Engineer

 (1)

 Senior Presentation Specialist

 (1)

 Data Analytics Lead

 (1)

 Associate

 (1)

 Consulting Intern

 (1)

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Case Study 

Market study, pricing case study

Round 3 - CV interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situstiuation where you had to make a difficult decision
  • Ans. 

    Had to decide whether to continue a failing project or cut losses and move on

    • Analyzed project data and financial projections

    • Considered potential impact on team morale and company reputation

    • Consulted with stakeholders and team members for input

    • Ultimately decided to cut losses and reallocate resources to more promising projects

  • Answered by AI

Consulting Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. situstiuation where you had to make a difficult decision
View answer (1)

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Abhishek Chandra

posted on 24 Dec 2015

I applied via Walk-in

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Why consulting? Why OW? Why Dubai?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about consulting and believe that OW is the best fit for me. Dubai offers unique opportunities for growth and development.

    • I have always been fascinated by problem-solving and enjoy working with diverse clients to find innovative solutions.

    • OW has a strong reputation for delivering exceptional results and has a collaborative and supportive work culture.

    • Dubai is a thriving business hub with a dynamic and m...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. ISB MBA Vs Wharton MBA- impromptu presentation
  • Ans. 

    Comparison between ISB MBA and Wharton MBA

    • ISB MBA is a one-year program in India, while Wharton MBA is a two-year program in the US.

    • Wharton is consistently ranked among the top business schools globally, while ISB is highly regarded in India.

    • Wharton offers a wide range of specializations and has a strong focus on finance and consulting, while ISB has a diverse curriculum with a focus on emerging markets.

    • Wharton has a l...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. You are hired by the COO of a company to prepare a 3-yr Operations Roadmap.
  • Ans. 

    Develop a 3-year Operations Roadmap for a company as requested by the COO.

    • Analyze the current operations and identify areas for improvement

    • Set specific goals and objectives for each year of the roadmap

    • Create a timeline with milestones and key deliverables

    • Consider factors such as market trends, competition, and technological advancements

    • Collaborate with different departments to gather input and ensure alignment

    • Include s...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Mobile service provider – A: 3yrs ago, A’s monopoly was broken. Currently 70% market share Mobile service provider – B: 30% market share over the past 3 yrs. Sexy, exotic brand positioning, emotional atta...

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I had prepared a structured answer for each of the above questions. We had a very long discussion on internet services and mobile services. The interview lasted close to an hour and a half.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Asked for more information on the company like- Is it a manufacturing co., or an IT co.? What do you mean when you say Operations and Roadmap? Any financial restrictions? What is the final objective of the co.? She said the company was a mobile operator like Bharti and that I should concentrate on the co.’s IT department (I knew nothing of IT and thought everything was over. I told her upfront that I do not have an IT background but I would try my best.). She asked me to ask her relevant questions. When I asked her about what she meant by roadmap, she probably missed it. Twice she asked me the first question that I should be asking. I didn’t ask the meaning of roadmap again thinking it might work against me. Then she finally said that I should ask what she meant by ‘roadmap’. She said the company wants to move from point A to point B and asked me how the company should go ahead. She also said that the company wants to complete 100 projects to reach point B in 3 yrs. I then tried to structure the problem. “On one side, we have the current capabilities/resources of the company and on the other, capabilities/resources required to successfully execute the 100 projects. We basically have to fill in this gap to achieve our objective.” She was pretty happy with this simple structure. Then I listed the areas that we should look into like- Financial resources and Human Resources. Under fin. resources, I talked about the funding part and under HR, I talked about hiring, firing and training of employees. Then I talked about increasing the effectiveness of the execution- through performance-based pay and several reviews of the projects to modify the strategy if required. Then she told me that there are several departments in a co. like Bharti, such as IT, Marketing, Operations etc. She asked me to list 5 different profiles of employees in IT and marketing separately. These types had to be unique (specialist positions). For example, when I said CMO under the marketing department, she disagreed. Under IT, I came up with Software developer, Hardware ppl, IT maintenance, Architect, Analyst. I took some time to come up with ‘Architect’. Used 4 Ps for coming up with the types under Marketing (Product Manager, Pricing Manager, Segment manager, Advertising people, Market researcher). She seemed satisfied with the solution.
I was quick to figure out what she did not like in people (she hates it when people use words they do not know the meaning of). From then on, I started asking her everything I didn’t understand fully and she appreciated it. Though I did not have an IT/telecom background, I answered all her questions and could engage her in a conversation on her fields of interest (telecom/internet). I asked her a lot of questions that she said were good :).
Tips: Ask a lot of RELEVANT questions. The interviewers like it. Be confident.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: I started by saying that we could measure success of the service by estimating the profits or the revenues. He asked me to go ahead with the revenues. I asked the population of Kuwait, mkt penetration, % handsets that are 3G enabled. I assumed the population and mkt penetration to be const. throughout the year. He was ok with the assumptions. From the above data, I calculated the number (say x) of potential users (of the new service) among the co. B customers. I asked him the current ARPU. I then asked what % of it was voice usage and what % was data related. I asked him the average minutes of usage/month/user. From the data, I could calculate the $ value of voice usage charge/minute. For the video calls, I said we can charge 50% premium over the voice usage charges. I divided the users into 2 segments- business and residential. I asked what % of ‘x’ were business users and what % were residential users. I also asked their minutes of usage per day or week. It was simple Math after that. He asked me about the assumptions that were made in the case. I listed 3 of them (like no switching of customers from A to B etc). He also discussed about how the pricing should be done. I gave him 2 answers- one as a CFO of the co. and the other as a CMO of the co. A CMO would use unmetered pricing to facilitate higher penetration of the new service whereas a CFO would use metered pricing to get back his investments.
Tips: Do not ignore PI. Have good reasons to work for the co.

Skills: Case Solving Ability, Case Analysis
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How would you pass an entry for travel expenses incurred and paid by employee and was reimbursed? How would the end to end flow happens
View answer (8)

Jobs at Oliver Wyman

View all

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Manik Gupta

posted on 24 Dec 2015

I applied via Walk-in

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Prepare an operation roadmap for the COO of a large telecom firm in the Middle East
  • Ans. 

    An operation roadmap for the COO of a large telecom firm in the Middle East

    • Identify key areas of improvement such as network infrastructure, customer service, and product offerings

    • Develop a comprehensive plan to address these areas, including timelines and budget allocations

    • Implement performance metrics to track progress and ensure accountability

    • Establish partnerships with local businesses and government agencies to im...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Your client is the COO of a regional telecom player in the Middle East. The COO has asked you to prepare an operations roadmap for the next 2-3 years. These are the steps that I took:
• Clarify what is meant by operations roadmap: Was told it includes marketing, sales, retail stores operations, IT, Network and Customer Care
• Asked a few more questions and found out that the main problem was prioritization of projects that COO had in front of him with limited resources.
• Focused on how to setup a portfolio structure to allow the COO to staff and execute projects.
Couldn’t get the particular insights that the interviewer was looking for. She wanted me to use certain words! So even though I was saying the same thing, she wanted it to be said in a particular way. Got lost half-way through the case where I just kept fishing for words to meet her expectations.
Tips: Think simply and take a step back when stuck or ask for help from interviewer. You have to get used to the interviewer style very quickly in an interview.

Skills: Case Solving Ability, Case Analysis
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How would you pass an entry for travel expenses incurred and paid by employee and was reimbursed? How would the end to end flow happens
View answer (8)

Interview questions from similar companies

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

BCG user image Neha Kalra

posted on 21 Dec 2015

I applied via Walk-in

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Girls on the manufacturing floor”
  • Q2. Manufacturing as a career
  • Ans. 

    Manufacturing offers diverse career opportunities in various industries.

    • Manufacturing provides a wide range of job roles, from production line workers to engineers and managers.

    • It offers opportunities to work in different industries such as automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and more.

    • Manufacturing careers often involve problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement.

    • There are various specializations with...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why MBA?
  • Ans. 

    An MBA will provide me with the necessary skills, knowledge, and network to excel in the business world.

    • Acquire essential business knowledge and skills such as finance, marketing, and strategy

    • Develop leadership and management abilities through practical projects and case studies

    • Expand professional network through interactions with classmates, alumni, and industry professionals

    • Enhance career opportunities and earning po

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why ISB?
  • Ans. 

    ISB offers a diverse and rigorous curriculum, top-notch faculty, strong alumni network, and excellent career opportunities.

    • ISB's diverse student body and faculty bring a global perspective to the learning experience.

    • The school's rigorous curriculum ensures students are well-prepared for the challenges of the business world.

    • ISB's strong alumni network provides valuable connections and support for career advancement.

    • The ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. “there is a company in the telecom sector and has a product “X” – this X is a necessity in telecom and the company has been making good profits for the last 4 years – like 40% gross margin.. and now sudden...
  • Ans. 

    The CEO should diversify the company's product portfolio and explore new markets to overcome the stagnant revenue and profits in the telecom sector.

    • Diversify the product portfolio to reduce reliance on a single product

    • Explore new markets and industries where the product can be applicable

    • Invest in research and development to innovate and create new products

    • Improve marketing and sales strategies to reach a wider customer...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. “”Our client is in telecom, profitability is at 10% and they want 25%.. what should they do? ”
  • Ans. 

    To increase profitability from 10% to 25%, the telecom client should focus on cost reduction, revenue growth, and operational efficiency.

    • Identify and reduce unnecessary costs and expenses

    • Increase pricing or introduce new revenue streams

    • Improve customer retention and acquisition

    • Optimize operational processes and streamline workflows

    • Invest in technology and innovation to drive efficiency

    • Explore partnerships or mergers to...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. “Tata is coming with nano, what do you think it’s a threat or an opportunity for other players in the market..”
  • Ans. 

    The Tata Nano can be seen as both a threat and an opportunity for other players in the market.

    • Threat: The Tata Nano's low price and affordability may attract customers away from other players in the market.

    • Opportunity: The introduction of the Tata Nano may stimulate overall demand for small, affordable cars, benefiting all players in the market.

    • Threat: Other players may need to lower their prices or introduce competiti...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: I asked him about the product X? and how important it is for the telecom service providers? is it a big part of their costs ? – he said some arbit stuff – this was a hint that it was a bigger overall strategy case and not into details – so I defined the case as – the CEO wants to know, what to do to increase the profits both in short and long term – he said yes - I immediately moved to the standard profit loss framework and started looking at revenue first - he said OK – I said profit = Price* Quantity and went to pricing... he had said that the telecom service providers were not very sensitive to pricing in the business.. so I dint come to reducing the pricing... I asked about the competitive landscape – our client is 35% business... it went on and on an on ..... could not reach anywhere.. so we went to costs... discussed everything.. excess capacity.. joint ventures.. MnA,..still nothing..so he said.(the discussion was a very intelligent substance discussion.. not general profit loss cases.). – we had a great discussion on both prices and quantity,, why don’t u see decreasing the price – I said.. “ooooooo I thot of it, but then u said that the players are insensitive to price “ - he said “ they WERE, the whole industry as I told u is seeing some problems” – PICK UP THE HINTS... -- once he said this I went to the cost structure of the firm again – I said that our client can play price war only if a) his variable costs are lower than competitors variable costs and he is playing on high investment low variable cost model (reliance model) – he said YES it is exactly this way – I said OK , then let him price X above his variable cost but below the others variable costs and drive the competition away. – I also said, to speeden this up he should in fact price it lower than his variable costs also (extremely low and he can afford it because he has cash with him as he has been on 40% profits for the last 4 – 5 years.. so there should not be an issue on the working capital side – he sair “great” .. he wanted to stop and asked me to summarize the case.. – I summarized the case, and also gave some more ideas like .. seeing the cost and benefit of doing away with excess capacity rite now and adding again when the market is doing good, buying high fixed cost players in the sector.. etcc etc.. a lot more.. – he patiently listened to everything Then he asked me if I had anything to ask him? I asked similar question as I asked in Mck – “ has India become a net contributor to the knowledge base..- he told me about low cost Indian manufacturing.. I said cool... and he said super cool!
Tips: a) work on your resume b) Make the resume in such a way that irrespective of whatever – the you are able to guide the interviewer to THE thing you want to talk about – link all answers to that DO NOT OVERPREPARE – DON’T LOOSE YOUR NATURAL SELF

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Upfront questions – where in the value chain? – ans.. they make towers and maintain them .. and into providing services too.—so I asked details on the portfolio of services and portfolio of work of tower etc. – he gave me everything including margins.. so margins in tower making etc were low – I asked him if he is sure that its not just an accounting issue.—he appreciated the point and said .. no, they do ABC and might be small accounting issues but not really one—I said ok.. and moved on to profitability framework .. revenue – costs --- so I said we will look at the tower making etc.. (pareto) – he said perfect.. – went to revenue... he hinted therez nothing there , I said great! Jumped to costs (didn’t waste time at all) - asked him costs heads .. he gave the following .. – a) Tower making, b) people c) administration (I don’t remember the terminology correctly but the remember the discussion) Discussion on tower making – I said “ so Navneet, what does it include” – he said making and servicing and maintaining and some back office work – so I said following can be wrong (BE CREATIVE, I started throwing solutions/ideas) (i) are the people skilled? Know how much material are they using (extra material = extra cost) (ii) is the quality of material too high (more than required quality increases the costs) (iii) is there rework happening? – are people good?(iv) What kind of designs are there – he said there are various different types of designs – I asked why? – he said no one knows – I said .. are they required? – he said , no – I said then standardize the design! He looked happy – so I started throwing more ! – he said no, lets move on to other ones Discussion on people – people cost = wage * numbera) are outsourced people expensive – yes they are – are they doing some specialized job? – not really, they can be replaced – then replace them b) can we multiskill people – yeah we can – then do that! c) Can we move our service centers to low cost destinations – yes we can d) Can we reallocate people to reduce number of people – yes we can – but can we fire them? – are they unionized? – yes they are and he appreciated the point that I touched upon the fact that the unions are tough to handle ( learning : know your industry, small things can make you win the case Discussion on administration a) planning happening ok? – no – so scheduling, audits have to be done again and again (I did not come up with this point alone. It was a result of a thorough discussion .

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: i said – its an opportunity (no structure , we were taking a walk after all) because it opens up a full market – he said ‘ what shud the competitors do” – I kept on saying a lot of things... - they should lobby with government to stop this .. bla bla bla bla – the discussion was round and round and round.. I was tired with my high heels—then suddenly I said – Arvind can you tell me if I am on the right track ? , am little tired – he smiled and said, ok I again ask you “ what can they do to stop the nano or get ready for the market” – this statement gave me clarity and I said “ ok we can stop nano from coming, or do some other stuff” – he said great , so lets discuss both one by one – (remember that once you asked for clarity then you have to crack the rest of the case, else you are dead) –so I picked up stopping nano to hit the market discussion on stopping Nano to hit the market –
(i) demand side hit – lobby with the activists and say that the infrastructure isn’t ready and hence nano should not be allowed ( he liked it)
(ii) demand side hit -Increase the advertisements on how “Indians have to be sensitive about infrastructure” ( he liked it)
(iii) supply side hit – can we buy out the suppliers? – can we promise them some other meat? – like get them under long term agreements etc
(iv) Supply side hit – can we buy out the low cost suppliers to tatas ( I told them, that my thinking was to stop providing necessary materil that gets into nana
(v) Supply side – can we buy their engineers
(vi) And some more discussion, I don’t quite remember .but ya on similar lines What else they can do till they develop their own low cost (i) can they give fire to second hand car market ( as this is the immediate competition to nano) (ii) he kept on probing me on public transport till I said – why cant they collaborate with the government and make the public transport so easy and good and safe that people don’t need nano! BINGO.. ( he loved it- tho he only got that in my head – amazing guide he is) he still looked dissatisfied and asked me there is something else that is missing.. – something that is a real threat to the competitors of tatas. – we kept on discussing, till I suddenly remembered the team that made the engine is of 30 years average age (READ THE CURRENT ISSUES, IT HELPS BUILD PERSPECTIVE) – so I said “ they have the engineering skills, which can be used to enter other segments (like they can make cheaper engines for indigo .. or come up with new car in ford Ikon category etc).. and this resource is just too good! – BINGO
Tips: a) Be genuine b) Be grounded c) Be yourself d) Be confident e) Be transparent f) Be blunt (but carry it ) g) Connect with the interviewer – genuinely h) Be aware of the current issues

Skills: Case Solving Ability, Case Analysis
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

BCG user image Ritesh Nandwani

posted on 24 Dec 2015

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why consulting?
  • Ans. 

    I chose consulting for the opportunity to work on diverse projects, solve complex problems, and collaborate with talented professionals.

    • Opportunity to work on diverse projects

    • Solving complex problems

    • Collaborating with talented professionals

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why this company?
  • Ans. 

    I chose this company for its innovative approach to consulting and strong reputation in the industry.

    • Strong reputation in the industry

    • Innovative approach to consulting

    • Positive company culture and values

    • Opportunities for growth and development

    • Impressive client portfolio

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: After some general questions related to my profile, academic background, work-experience and interests they moved to cases.
1. Your client wants to establish a cement factory. How would you approach and what all factors would affect the location decision?
2.Your client has developed an eye solution, using which a customer can do without spectacles. However, one unit works only for one day. So, an user will have to consume fresh unit everyday for solving same problem. Assume that the cost of producing these units is negligible. The cost incurred so far is on Research and Development which is substantial amount. How should they market and price the products?
3. Estimate the market for second hand cars in India?
4. Moser bear has launched DVD range at affordable prices of Rs. 30-40. a MUSIC COMPANY, x has been in the market for last few years and has been selling DVD's for Rs. 250-300. How should they react to the situation of continuously falling demand?
5. Estimate the demand for cricket bats in India
6. Estimate the size of surat textile Industry?
Tips: Don't focus on getting the right solution as cases don't have just one solution. The interviewer is interested in seeing your approach not the result.

General Tips: Focus and pick up the cues from the interviewer.
Skills:
Duration: 2
College Name: IIM Lucknow

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

BCG user image Ankush Jain

posted on 24 Dec 2015

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Would you like to introduce yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a seasoned consultant with over 10 years of experience in various industries, specializing in strategy and operations.

    • Over 10 years of experience in consulting

    • Specialize in strategy and operations

    • Worked with clients in various industries

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your hobbies?(watching F1)
  • Ans. 

    I enjoy watching Formula 1 races as a hobby.

    • I follow the F1 season closely and keep up with the latest news and updates.

    • I enjoy analyzing race strategies and performances of different teams and drivers.

    • Attending live races or watching them with friends adds to the excitement of the hobby.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What/how would you advice Ronn Dennis, the Mclaren F1 cheif, to go about resolving the differences between his team and Alonso?
  • Ans. 

    I would advise Ron Dennis to facilitate open communication, address underlying issues, and focus on team building.

    • Encourage open and honest communication between the team members and Alonso to address any misunderstandings or grievances

    • Identify and address any underlying issues causing tension between the team and Alonso, such as conflicting goals or communication styles

    • Organize team building activities and workshops t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How has your stay in IIM been?
  • Ans. 

    My stay in IIM has been incredibly enriching and transformative.

    • IIM provided a rigorous academic curriculum that challenged me to think critically and analytically.

    • The diverse student body and faculty members helped me broaden my perspectives and learn from different viewpoints.

    • Participating in various extracurricular activities and events enhanced my leadership and teamwork skills.

    • The networking opportunities at IIM a...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Case: A manufacturing Co. produces three products: A,B and c cost of production of each is Rs 20. The SP of A= Rs60, B=Rs 80 and C= Rs100. The company produces the same amount of all the three products. In order to earn more profits, the CEO of the company feels that the company should concentrate on producing C, while the CA says that they should go for product A. The CEO a friend of yours comes to you for consultation. Can you help him out?
Profit per unit is ficed; hence the number of units is the variable part.
Thus the important factor is the time required for the production of each unit of product A, B and c. In this case, the interviewer told me that the time of production for C is 1 hr while for A its 15 min and for B 30 min. Thus, the profit from A will be larger compared to B and c.
Other options explored :
- The market growth rate of the products
-The taxes on individual products, in case there are any(because of the CA factor)
-Competitors for the given products.
Tips: As with me, many people, or at least some, tend to give importance to a particular thing on which the interviewer would have stressed on. While this may be so, but its also possible that he's trying to mislead you or give you a broader option. I believe the appropriate approach would be to take a two way approach which in this case would have been an accounting approach and other an operational approach.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Case1: There is XYZ refrigerator manufacturing co. The company has only one factory in the centre of the country. From there, it distributes its products throughout the country and hence incurs some transportation costs. There is a competitor situated only about a km away. The management of the company comes to know that the transportation costs of the competitor are considerably less than theirs. In order to find out the reason they have hired you. so How will you go about it?

Analysis: The total transportation costs of the company will depend on three factors.
These include:
- distance travelled per trip
- costs per km of distance
-no. of trips

Since the competitor was also located in the same area, the distance traveled per trip and the cost of trip per Km would have been same. This gets us to the point of no.of trips. It might have been possible that the XYZ company might not be fully utilizing the capacity of the truck and hence required more number of trips to transport the same number of refrigerators as the competitors. Thus, they should be concentrating at maximum utilization of the capacity.

Case 2- Estimation
You are the head of ESPN-STAR. Formula 1 is coming to India and you aim at bidding for the television rights of the same. How would you go about doing it?

The estimation can be fairly carried out by structuring the population in 2 ways:
-one the basis of cities: Divide into urban cities, satellite towns and villages
-on the basis of age: Divide into 3 groups 0-15, 15-20 and above 50

For each city based on population divide it into the three age groups. Now in cities, people in the age group 15-50 are most likely to watch formula 1. let the number be 30% of them. For below and above this age group, let the number be 10%.
In case of satellite towns, the percentage of people in 15-50 age group can be assumed to be 15% and 2-3% for people above and below this age group.
while in villages it can be safely assumed that nobody watches F1. Thus estimation can be carried out in this way.


Tips: being a fresher and not being used to interacting with high profile people was at the back of my mind. Hence, I had a very cautious approach to my interview and probably hampered my natural thinking and flow. So for probable interviewees who feel the same , it is advisable to be as natural as possible.

General Tips: Be as natural as possible
Structure the case properly.
Aim for a good interaction by asking them questions.
Skills:
Duration: 3
College Name: IIM Lucknow

Oliver Wyman Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Oliver Wyman interview?
Oliver Wyman interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Oliver Wyman interview process are Case Study, One-on-one Round and Technical.
How to prepare for Oliver Wyman interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Oliver Wyman. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Oliver Wyman expect are Analytical Chemistry, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Consulting and Investment Banking.
What are the top questions asked in Oliver Wyman interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Oliver Wyman interview -

  1. A security alarm device company, leader in US, wish to enter a new market say U...read more
  2. A friend exploring a business opportunity to lease high end luxury cars for hig...read more
  3. ISB MBA Vs Wharton MBA- impromptu presentat...read more

Tell us how to improve this page.

Oliver Wyman Interview Process

based on 4 interviews

Interview experience

4.3
  
Good
View more

Interview Questions from Similar Companies

Accenture Interview Questions
3.8
 • 8.1k Interviews
Capgemini Interview Questions
3.7
 • 4.7k Interviews
Deloitte Interview Questions
3.8
 • 2.8k Interviews
IBM Interview Questions
4.0
 • 2.3k Interviews
PwC Interview Questions
3.4
 • 1.4k Interviews
Ernst & Young Interview Questions
3.4
 • 1.1k Interviews
KPMG India Interview Questions
3.5
 • 787 Interviews
BCG Interview Questions
3.7
 • 196 Interviews
Bain & Company Interview Questions
3.8
 • 103 Interviews
View all

Oliver Wyman Reviews and Ratings

based on 9 reviews

3.4/5

Rating in categories

3.6

Skill development

2.2

Work-life balance

4.0

Salary

3.1

Job security

3.2

Company culture

2.8

Promotions

2.7

Work satisfaction

Explore 9 Reviews and Ratings
Senior Manager - Data Science

Gurgaon / Gurugram

8-12 Yrs

Not Disclosed

Senior Specialist - Advisory

Mumbai

3-6 Yrs

Not Disclosed

Principal Engineer - Applications Development

Gurgaon / Gurugram

5-9 Yrs

Not Disclosed

Explore more jobs
Consultant
15 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Data Scientist
8 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Engagement Manager
6 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Senior Consultant
5 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Lead Data Scientist
5 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Explore more salaries
Compare Oliver Wyman with

McKinsey & Company

3.8
Compare

BCG

3.7
Compare

Bain & Company

3.8
Compare

Deloitte

3.8
Compare
Did you find this page helpful?
Yes No
write
Share an Interview