Oliver Wyman HireVue Questions & Practice
3-5 questions, 30 seconds prep, 2 minutes per question. No retakes, your first answer is final. Practise with AI-scored feedback.
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Applications
~3-4%
Offer rate
~30-50%
HireVue pass rate
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Format
What the Oliver Wyman HireVue looks like
3-5 questions
Questions
30 seconds
Prep time
2 minutes per question
Answer time
None
Retakes
Sent after passing the online application stage.
Mix of behavioural and motivational questions.
Some offices use video interviews as a screening step before live case interviews.
Completed on the HireVue platform via browser or mobile app.
You can pause between questions but cannot return to previous answers.
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Oliver Wyman's video interview targets a different candidate profile than MBB. As a specialist strategy consultancy with deep expertise in financial services, aviation, and energy, OW's questions test whether you understand their niche positioning. Generic "Why consulting?" answers are a red flag, they want candidates who can articulate why sector-specialist advisory (rather than generalist MBB) appeals to them. OW's smaller London class also means each HireVue receives more individual attention than at larger firms.
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Question types
Oliver Wyman HireVue question breakdown
Behavioural / Experience
~50%Questions about leadership, impact, and problem-solving. "Describe a time you solved a problem analytically."
Motivational
~25%"Why Oliver Wyman?" questions. Reference the firm's specific culture, methodology, or recent work.
Business / Analytical
~25%Questions testing commercial instinct and structured thinking. They may ask about a business challenge or market trend.
Real questions
Oliver Wyman HireVue questions
Motivational
- 1Why Oliver Wyman?
- 2What interests you about financial services?
- 3Why consulting?
Behavioural
- 1Describe a time you solved a problem analytically.
- 2Tell me about a time you worked with a team on a challenging project.
- 3Describe a time you had to persuade someone.
Scoring
How Oliver Wyman scores your HireVue
Oliver Wyman evaluates HireVue answers using a combination of AI-assisted analysis and human reviewers. The video interview is an initial screen, live interviews carry more weight.
Financial services passion
OW is 80% FS work. Genuine interest in banks, insurers, and PE is essential.
Analytical strength
Cases are quantitative. Strong mental maths and data interpretation needed.
Structured thinking
Candidate-led cases require you to build your own framework.
Commercial awareness
Know what's happening in banking regulation, fintech, and insurance.
Communication
Clear, concise delivery. Top-down communication valued.
Team orientation
Small firm, collaborative culture. Evidence of working well with others.
Tips
Oliver Wyman HireVue tips
Know FS trends, fintech, open banking, insurance disruption, Basel regulations
OW is part of Marsh McLennan. Know the parent company.
Cases often have FS themes. Prepare banking and insurance case examples.
Reference OW publications, they publish extensively on FS topics
Smaller than MBB = more responsibility earlier. Frame this positively.
Structure your answers clearly, state your point first, then provide supporting evidence. Top-down communication is valued.
Practise with at least 5 recorded attempts before the real thing. The first 2-3 will feel awkward. By attempt 5, you'll have a natural delivery.
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