Capital One BA vs Accenture Strategy Analyst

I am having trouble deciding between internship offers from Capital One for the Business Analyst role and Accenture for the Strategy Analyst role. Any thoughts/advice would be greatly appreciated! 
Also curious as to which would look better for MBB full time recruiting?

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Maybe exaggerating a bit, but accenture strat is a traditional strategy consulting role while cap one BA is more data analytics focused (as others have mentioned, cap one has an internal strategy team. you can apply to transfer to that after your summer but it will be hard). If you really want to develop analytics skills, specialize in financial services, or want to live in DC/with good WLB there's a case to be made for cap one but accenture has more variety in projects, a better brand name, and will set you up better for future opportunities -- just my 0.2c though

 

I am curious what people think of Accenture Strategy as far as their reputation. I don't think they stack up to MBB, but I wonder how other firms perceive them.

 

What is your reasoning for putting Accenture Strategy over EY-Parthenon, S& or Deloitte S&O?

I have had trouble understanding the differences between T-2 spots.

 

Here were the factors that I would consider:

1. What is the work like and does it sound interesting

2. What will you learn from the job

3. What are the potential opportunities for career growth (promotions, exit opps, company brand on your resume)

4. Hours/WLB and pay

(Location can be a dealbreaker so consider that too if you are strongly against working in the location the company is in)

 

Because it doesn't affect the direction, mandate, or quality of Accenture Strategy. The new construct simply consolidates the P&Ls at the region level to push MDs to be more collaborative across service lines but really is no different than former Deloitte S&O. Under the new model, Strategy still maintains its separate recruiting channels/schools, specialized training/development, distinct staffing models/pipelines/work, and differentiated comp. In fact, this is no different than how it used to be pre-2014/2015 before Strategy was carved out with a separate identity. Throughout it all, nothing has changed from a day-to-day perspective. It's not like Strategy folks are now implementing SAP and MC folks are now doing Strategy work and that is what really matters.

 

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