Marker Wadden: Beyond Borders

Marker Wadden: Beyond Borders is an exclusive three-day strategy experience for 20 top performing students, hosted by Oliver Wyman Amsterdam from Wednesday, October 7, to Friday, October 9, 2026.

More than a case competition, this is an opportunity to address a real strategic challenge and develop recommendations with the potential to create lasting impact. You will explore how Marker Wadden can expand its reach and secure its future, from identifying sustainable funding opportunities to increasing international awareness and engagement.

Throughout the experience, you will collaborate with Oliver Wyman consultants and representatives from Natuurmonumenten. They will introduce the challenge, share firsthand insights into the nature reserve, and provide feedback on your team’s final presentation.

You will receive hands-on coaching, use our AI tools to strengthen your research, analysis, and strategic thinking, and develop your problem-solving and teamwork skills. You will also experience what life is like as a strategy consultant at Oliver Wyman.

Your team will present its recommendations directly to representatives from Marker Wadden and Natuurmonumenten, giving you the opportunity to help shape the future of one of the Netherlands’ most unique nature reserves.

Challenge yourself. Create meaningful impact. Discover whether a career in strategy consulting at Oliver Wyman is right for you.

Applications close Sunday, September 20, 2026.

We are looking for talented master's students and final-year bachelor's students from all academic backgrounds who are ambitious, curious, analytical, and eager to solve real-world strategic challenges.

If you're excited to experience strategy consulting firsthand, collaborate with Oliver Wyman consultants, and make an impact through a real client case, we'd love to hear from you.

Participation is limited to 20 selected students. Candidates will be selected based on their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, motivation, and a potential short selection interview.

• Experience strategy consulting firsthand – Work alongside Oliver Wyman consultants on a real strategic challenge.
• Learn from experienced consultants – Receive coaching, feedback, and practical insights throughout the event.
• Develop future-ready consulting skills – Strengthen your problem-solving, teamwork, presentation, and AI-assisted analytical skills.
• Build your network – Connect with ambitious students and Oliver Wyman consultants in an informal setting.
• Discover Oliver Wyman – Experience our entrepreneurial culture and explore what a career at Oliver Wyman has to offer.

Get in touch with our local recruiting team for any questions you might have about our events or open opportunities.

Contact us at: recruiting.netherlands@oliverwyman.com

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in over 70 cities across 30 countries, we combine deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organizational transformation. Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide partners with clients to optimize their businesses, enhance operations and risk profiles, and accelerate organizational performance to capture the most attractive opportunities.

Our Amsterdam office, established in 2013, has grown to over 100 consultants and support staff and continues to expand. Known for delivering high-quality work and offering attractive career opportunities, our office fosters an international environment with an exciting start-up vibe. Each team member contributes uniquely to the company’s development and growth. We recruit for internships and entry-level positions throughout the year.