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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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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