Data & Analytics Industrial Placement 2027 (12 months) – Newcastle upon Tyne

This is a 12-month industrial placement within Oliver Wyman's Data & Analytics (DNA) division, a global team of quantitative analytics specialists.

What You Will Do

As a member of the Data & Analytics team, you will collaborate with colleagues and clients to solve pressing challenges. You will help design potential analytical solutions, implement and assess prototypes, and engage in discussions with clients and colleagues.

Notable projects include:

• Developing an NLP-based machine learning toolkit to predict credit rating downgrades.
• Modelling portfolio decarbonization strategies for large European banks.
• Optimizing promotional programs using data for an Asian health & beauty chain.
• Validating a customer-facing GenAI chatbot for an American bank.
• Developing probability of default and loss models in Python for European and UK-based banks.
• Identifying supply chain risks using live data feeds and AI-based risk methodology.
• Developing a next best action model to reduce customer churn for a global telecom company.
• Performing commercial due diligence on AI maritime collision detection software.
• Implementing AI to remediate billing discrepancies.
• Assessing the AI readiness of companies for a UK Private Equity firm.
• Restructuring the pricing proposition of a financial services firm.

What We Look For in Applicants

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in a quantitative/STEM discipline (Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Natural Sciences, Statistics, Engineering, etc.) from a top academic program.
• Excitement to work in an entrepreneurial environment focused on delivering impact.
• Strong analysis, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision and meet defined timelines.
• Capacity to find innovative, practical, and flexible solutions to business issues.
• Ability to present results, potential issues, and implications effectively.
• Excellent command of the English language (verbal and written).
• Ability to manage a heavy workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain and respect confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Note: This placement is 100% in industry and forms a requirement of your degree. No study is required during the 12 months.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter.

Key Dates

• Start Date: Monday 21st June 2027
• Closing Date for Applications: Friday 30th October 2026
• First Round Interviews: Week commencing 9th November 2026