Strategy& PEVC vs. KPMG Strategy Post-MBA?
First post!
I’m currently trying to pick between Strategy&’s PEVC group and KPMG Strategy (both offers for NYC), and I’m looking for some insight/help in making this decision. I don’t have a consulting background – I worked at a startup, and then at an industrial supply company in an operations management role before starting my MBA (in the Midwest).
My brother (who has spent his entire career, post/pre MBA, at an MBB firm) recommended that I take the S& offer. I’m leaning that way, but I wanted to get a more unbiased opinion from someone who went through a similar situation (i.e. going from industry to consulting post MBA).
Some things I’ve been considering:
Strategy& PEVC • Operational due diligence work seems more interesting / shorter (I get bored easily) • The people there made a good pitch about how their business is more resilient to recessions • Likely less travel (I’ve got dependents/family in NYC) • I’ve heard that it likely will yield better exit opportunities
KPMG Strategy • People seem to have a better work/life balance – it also felt more laid back • Existing relationships with multiple consultants (I know for sure I would like working with them) • More project diversity than S& • They made a pitch about organic growth, and stability that comes with it (again, the family piece)
Would love to get your thoughts – many thanks in advance!
S& has a better brand name (and pays more) but it doesn’t equate to better exit opps. Both will be identical. KPMG probably has a less harsher culture and better WLB. Sounds like you can get diverse consulting experience there unless you prefer doing ODDs all day long.
Congrats on both offers you really can’t go wrong with either.
Thank you!
What are some typical exits for someone at S& or KPMG Strategy? I either know lifetime consultants or 1st year senior associates, so I'm not too familiar with what people typically do afterwards.
Ive seen people from both places exit to Corp strat and Corp Dev, Strategy roles at FAANG, as well as both PE ops (at top PE shops) and investing at LMM PE shops. Lots of S& people moving to KPMG Strat as well.
Like I said before, the exits at both places will be identical.
If it's a 2 year and out plan then easily S&. If you think this will be your career it's a different question.
Would you mind elaborating a bit? Is that mostly about S& (either the culture or the work)?
Better reputation overall. So if it's just about using consulting as a stepping stone that's the logical choice.
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