Big 4 in the Nordics as a foreigner
I'm an economics student pursuing a bachelor's degree at a non-target university, currently in my second year. I’d like to do a master’s program in one of the Nordic universities, preferably a Master’s in Finance, though a program like Finance and Strategic Management at CBS also interests me. I would like to work during a gap year in one of the Nordic countries, and I was wondering, as a foreigner, how difficult it would be to get hired off-cycle at a Big Four (in strategy or similar roles) and whether the salary would be sufficient to support myself there.
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Difficulty of Getting Hired Off-Cycle at a Big Four in the Nordics:
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In summary, while it may be challenging to secure an off-cycle role at a Big Four firm in the Nordics as a foreigner, it is not impossible. Focus on excelling academically, gaining relevant experience, and building a strong professional network to improve your chances.
Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/job-search/finding-a-finance-job-in-usa-as-a-foreigner-living-abroad?customgpt=1, Working Abroad - Regrets/Benefits, Q&A: Strategy consulting Associate Partner offering career advice, The Forgotten IBD: Big 4 Corporate Finance - Q&A, 6 Things to Consider Before Accepting an International Work Assignment
Went to CBS for undergrad and interned at MBB but did my MSc in the UK. I have never seen a European non-target work at Monitor, S&, etc. Honestly, even at B4 implementation jobs or boutique strategy consulting (i.e, Qvartz, Footprint, etc) the universities represented are almost always SSE, KU, Lund, CBS, DTU, and Aarhus. Without an MSc from one of these schools, I'd say its proper challenging to enter the Danish consulting market. If you get into the FSM or AdvEF programs, you'll have a much easier time.
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