Offer Decision- Need Your Help

Hey all,

So I've been reading many of the forums (the current ones at least) about Key and PwC Advisory.I have an offer form both: KeyBanc in their Capital Markets Rotation, and PwC Advisory in their Financial Services sector. I understand that the roles are completely different (IB vs. Consulting), which I know is a different argument in itself. However, my main concern/question is how you think both companies are viewed in terms of MBA placement and Exit opps.

I'm not quite sure where Ky falls in terms of reputation. I've heard its a solid MM, but also others saying that there reps int that great. Whereas I know PwC is a well establish firm with decent, if onto great prestige ( I don't know about their Consulting practice, but with Diamond an PRTM, Im sure it has great upside).

I dont even want to get into the worklife balance because I dont think theres much difference, so I'm fine with either (80-90 hours working in the same office location, or 60-70 hours and then travel). As stated before, Im more concerned with MBA placement and.or exit opps. Ive heard that Key places well in MM PE, but I dont know if PE is where I want to end up, and haven't heard much besides that for exit opps. And I have no idea what PwC Advisory in Financial Services will lead to.

Also, does anyone know what bonuses are for PwC in their Advisory or Key in their rotational programs? For Key, Ive heard #s that are all over the place.

Thanks in advance for the help guys!

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From my understandings, its PwC Consulting, but they break down their consulting practices into different industries. Thus, I am assuming I am doing consulting work, but only for their Financial services clients. At least thats how they explained it to me.

Hugo
 
Hugo StiglitzFrom my understandings, its PwC Consulting, but they break down their consulting practices into different industries. Thus, I am assuming I am doing consulting work, but only for their Financial services clients. At least thats how they explained it to me.

Then its a debate of Consulting work vs IB work. I think you mentioned you want PE, so go with IB.

 

Just to clarify, I dont know if I want to do PE afterwards. I have an understanding of the toll that having a 80+ hr work week will have over a 2-3 year span, so I am looking mroe towards going into Industry or pursing my MBA. Thus, Im more concerned with what company has a better rep for MBA placement (Keybanc vs. PwC Advisory), and which of these two offers lead to what industry opportunities.

Thanks for the insight so far though!

Hugo
 

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