Is it hard to go from FTI / Alix RX to A&M?
Title. I know people make the jump, but in terms of people who got in / people who tried, is the ratio bad? Is there any measurable benefit to doing the jump?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, transitioning from FTI or AlixPartners to A&M in Restructuring (RX) is possible, but the difficulty and success rate depend on several factors:
Skillset and Experience: A&M is recognized for having one of the strongest debtor-side restructuring practices among the Big 3 RX firms (A&M, Alix, FTI). If your experience aligns with their focus on large/prime deals and you have strong financial and operational skills, your chances improve.
Pay and Bonus Structure: A&M offers a lucrative and transparent bonus structure based on billable hours, which can be a significant draw. This structure might attract professionals from FTI or Alix who are looking for higher earning potential, but it also means A&M seeks candidates who can deliver high billable hours and performance.
Cultural and Operational Fit: A&M separates administrative tasks from strategic work, which differs from FTI's approach where company-side work may involve more administrative tasks. If you prefer A&M's model, this could be a motivating factor for the jump.
Measurable Benefits: Moving to A&M can provide:
While the exact ratio of successful transitions is not detailed, the move is feasible for those with the right experience and alignment with A&M's operational model. However, the competition for such roles is likely high, given A&M's reputation and compensation structure.
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Not hard. If you can make it at an Alix or FTI (with the exception of having solely UCC experience), A&M would love to have you.
Reaffirming the above, and it's also not materially more difficult to jump from one of the smaller shops / teams to A&M either.
Really boils down to your experience, less so branding in the space.
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