Lead Analyst

Oliver Wyman's Data and Analytics team is looking to hire a Power BI specialist for our Hyderabad or Gurugram office.
OW DNA Overview
The Oliver Wyman DNA is a distinguished center of excellence for business analytics and data analytics within Oliver Wyman. This group leverages data and information to provide business insights to Oliver Wyman consulting teams driving positive outcomes and tangible impact for Oliver Wyman's clients. The group combines cutting edge data science expertise with core consulting expertise to augment engagement teams with analytical firepower to deliver outstanding results.

Role Summary:
The Lead Analyst will act as the primary point of contact for global clients, lead project delivery, and manage both client and internal stakeholder relationships. This role demands expert-level Power BI capabilities, strong business acumen, and the ability to work independently with minimal guidance along with . The Lead Analyst is expected to drive solution strategy, ensure reporting excellence, and play a leadership role within the team

Key Responsibilities
Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison for global clients (Internal and external) across time zones
• Build and manage strong client relationships by understanding business goals and proactively recommending improvements
• Lead requirement workshops, solution design discussions, and status meetings
• Ensure high-quality delivery and client satisfaction across all projects

Project & Delivery Leadership

• Lead project workstreams for timely, flawless delivery and clear business impact
• Own the complete lifecycle of dashboard development, from scoping, estimation, design, development, testing, to deployment
• Establish and enforce best practices in visualization, data modeling, DAX optimization, and governance
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to DNA/project standards
• Lead problem-solving for complex data issues and escalations

Technical Expertise

• Design highly scalable and complex data models suited for enterprise reporting
• Build advanced DAX measures, custom calculations, and optimized data flows
• Implement row-level security, incremental refresh, and other enterprise-grade Power BI features

Team Leadership & Business Value

• Guide and mentor Analysts and Senior Analysts; support their career development
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, template creation, KPI frameworks, and reusable reporting assets
• Bring an entrepreneurial mindset, identify new opportunities, innovate reporting solutions, and drive efficiency
• Quickly learn and adopt new tools, techniques, and emerging trends in BI and analytics

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in science, Finance, Mathematics, Economics or equivalent. MS or Certificate courses in analytics preferred

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Overall experience of 6+ years in Power BI is must with strong end-to-end project delivery skills and experience leading multiple projects
• Expert-level skills in DAX, Power Query, advanced data modelling, optimization, and visualization
• Experience with Power BI ecosystem tools, including custom visuals, Dataflows, and Power Automate
• Proven experience as a client-facing leader managing global stakeholders
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently, take full ownership, and deliver under tight timelines
• Fast learner with a proactive and entrepreneurial approach
• Experience working with cloud platforms, SQL, DWH concepts, and data engineering teams is a strong plus
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose data issues quickly
• Ability to mentor junior team members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of stakeholders (both internal and external)
• Willingness to travel as required to meet client needs

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 , 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, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, 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.

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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