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how do you ingrate intangible costs into billing rates?
In many organizations, executives such as Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Senior Vice Presidents (SVPs), and others at similar levels, often provide invaluable strategic guidance and oversight in projects. While their involvement may not always be hands-on, their expertise and direction...
Interested on path from MBB or PE to product/technical/strategy (non-finance) roles? or: How to Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the Job
Hello monkeys, I am interested to hear if anyone can share their experience or anecdotes of those who have exited from MBB or PE into more product, technical, or strategy roles (i.e., not finance / corporate development). For context, I am a second year BA/ AC at MBB (i.e. I started in ~Fall of...
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Indian undergrad offer decision: BB Ops or Boutique strategy consulting?
Hey, I'm a fresher. Just graduated undergrad from a pretty top 15 commerce college in India. I have two offers in hand: the Full-Time Operations Analyst Program @ JP Morgan AND the role of Business Analyst at a Boutique Strategy/Management Consulting firm with the CEO being an ex-Senior Partner @...
Q&A: Rates & Macro Research/Strategy - Career Path, Technical Topics, Education, etc.
I work in rates strategy for a top BB focusing on derivatives. Ask me anything on this topic including strategies, career advice, exit ops, education , derivative concepts , etc. I will give you the best answer to my abilities or direct you in a possible path to answer your question. Products...
Q&A: [Ex-Management Consultant @ Boutique] to [Strategy @ Tech]
Hey everyone - I'm an ex-Management Consultant turned Corporate Strategy Manager at a Tech company. I don't have the most traditional background, nor did I do consulting at MBB or Big 4. Wanted to make a post and share what I know because I love my current role: the work-life balance is excellent,...
What's the best way to break into Corp Dev / Strategy from IB @ BB?
Hi everyone. I'm currently a 1st year at a BB in the tech group. I've always been interested in breaking into the strategy/corp dev space preferably at a company Series B-D. What's the best way to do this? Are there HHs that are particularly good at this? How did you guys prepare for cases /...
Working in Ventures And Strategy--What does that mean for us?
Starting at a Ventures/Strategy position after my MBA on an internship-contract. What does it mean? We're a devices and tech company. Looking for possible 'inorganic growth' and deeper market penetration. What does that entail?
Choosing Between Internships: Strategy intern @ branding/marketing tech startup VS Business Development intern @ Big4
I'm a rising junior aiming for strategy/management consulting and right now struggling to choose between 2 internships. Both are off-cycle, so I'll have to take a gap semester. In theory, which of these would look better on my resume? Which of these would help my networking more? Which of these...
Would it be strategic to graduate in Fall 2022 in order to avoid recession?
Before anybody tries to tell me we are already in a recession I would like to say I AM AWARE that we are likely on the brink or have already entered the downturn. My question is centered on the fact that this job market looks like it could get pretty bad, which is never a good sign for fresh...
Medical School or Finance?
Hello! I am in need of some serious help making this life decision. I have always been intrigued with medicine. I love it for the complexities and problem-solving that go with it. I was a chemistry major at a HYP school. I loved chemistry for the same reason I think I would love medicine: curiosity,...
How to analyse business models?
Right, maybe a dumb question. Currently sit in the product (M&A) group of a BB and after a slew of sell-sides have recently found myself advising on buy-sides as a junior associate. My question is how best to understand business models, value chains of different businesses across sectors? Most CIMs...
What do "Strats" do at an IB?
I haven't been able to find much information on this forum about what strats do (GS, DB) and was curious if anyone works as a strat and what they could tell me about the job. I'm wondering if comp would be in line with M&A and the like.
MBB/Top Tier Consulting hopeful: What to do pre-MBA?
I was recently admitted to 2 top 10-15 FT MBA programs with 3 YOE in middle office strategy at a BB and I will be pivoting to strategy consulting post-MBA. Both schools have active management consulting student orgs and I plan to grind once I have matriculated, but since I will be on the lower end...
No update after Final Interview Round
Hello, just wanted to share that I have not heard from a T2 firm after my Final Round. Had 2 interviews with partners and then was asked to do a third one with the most senior partner in the office; thought I did ok and senior partner, although in a very formal tone, said that I should be hearing...
Product Pricing/Strategy Career Exit Option?
Hi I recently got interviews for some financial product pricing/strategy teams at BB. Just want to know what it's about? Does this count as FO or MO? What are some exit options? Appreciate any thoughts! I copied over one job description found similar. About This Role Our Team The Pricing Strategy...
EY-Parthenon (SSG), Accenture Strategy vs. Deloitte Strategy Offers
I am fortunate to receive undergrad full-time offers from EY-P (Software Strategy Group), Accenture Strategy, and Deloitte Strategy. I am looking for advices comparing these companies based on exit opportunities (career trajectories), MBA, culture, and type of work. Any insights would be greatly...
Next Level Networking
I'm going to be going into my senior year of college soon and have plans to expand my network as much as I can before I fully enter the workforce upon graduation. I've got the idea that I should be calling or treating other real estate professionals in my area to coffee or lunch as often as I can,...
Is it worth aiming higher?
Working in technology consulting at a big 4 company. Not implementation, mainly DD for PE clients. I've gotten an offer from a Tier 2 (ATK, OC&C, LEK etc.). I might also apply to MBB as I feel like I've got a reasonable chance to get it. For quite a while I've been focused on getting into a REAL...
Is that real to find a job in PE or VC funds or managment consulting field to the one on a radical transition?
Hi guys, I am being on my radical transition period. My primary education is MD and I have vast experience in either clinical work or corporate sales work for a large medical equipment company. After graduation from MBA, I have poot my foot on the path of entrepreneurship. I was wondering if it...
Interview to Discuss Your Financial Model - Case Study
Hello! I'm interviewing for a mid-level Financial Strategy role and for the case study, they had me create a financial statement model (mainly just P&L). I have an interview with a hiring manager coming up to discuss my work. I assume that the interview will begin with being asked to walk her...
Choosing a School for MSc in analytics or strategy to get into Strategy/Management Consulting
Hi All, I have been looking through some MSc courses around business analysis and strategy for getting into a top firm in the UK or Europe. The plan is to get into Management or Strategy Consulting in growth at a Big3, Big4 or Strategy&, Oliver Wyman etc. As an international student, I will have...
Strategy Consulting after KPMG Financial Advisory
So I'm working at KPMG Advisory(associate currently but AM in like 2-3 years) in Asia. Our work comprises mostly of corporate finance m&a feasibilities, fin. modelling, fdd etc. I'm a chartered accountant and want to know if I should prep for an mba or any other msc strategy etc. My goal is partner...
Big 4 Risk Advisory Offer vs Small Strat Firm (Advice wanted)
I am a senior Fin/Acct major at a top 50 state undergrad business school. We are Big 4 target but not MBB/IB so I know where I stand. I have a 3.7 and decent involvement. I currently have an offer for BIg 4 Enterprise Risk Advisory after I graduate which I got from an internship. I enjoyed the...
Feedback on Backtest Results
Hey Fellow Monkeys, I developed a new strategy recently and hired a software engineer to put it into code and I just got some preliminary results I was hoping you all could help me interpret. Please bear in mind this strategy is designed to trade commodity futures as one of the biggest edges to this...
Best Business Roles at Tech Companies?
What's the best non-technical role available at tech companies for fresh graduates, in terms of growth, learning, and compensation? - Product Marketing/Strategy - Business/Corporate Strategy/Planning/Operations - Sales/BD/Sales Enablement - others??? Personal context: I'm currently a Business...
IB Associate and VP Exits - Where are you now?
I am currently a 1st-year MBA student entering IB . I know that the normal exits are some buy-side, corp dev, and corp strategy, but I wanted to see what else was out there. If you worked in IB and exited to another role or industry, please post where you are now in the following format: Year you...
Non-traditional exit opportunities?
Currently a second year IB analyst at a MM shop in NYC , and wondering what attractive exit opportunities there may be apart from PE / HF . Primarily interested in something strategy oriented with a high-growth company. Understand corporate development is somewhat aligned here, and in the right...
Accenture Strategy Skills Interview Upcoming
Have Accenture Strategy Skills interview (IT Strategy Consultant) upcoming end of this week in the Dallas office. Anyone with prior experience in Accenture Skills Interview? Preferably IT Strategy if possible. Also, are majority of projects travel based or if you are in a T1 city, you can work on...
"Strategy Associate" roles in private equity - what are your thoughts?
Hello friends, several recruiting firms have reached out to me about what seem like unique roles at PE firms. The titles have been "Strategy Associate". They are basically pitched as a mix of firm strategy / portfolio operations / investor relations. The responsibilities include: fund reporting, LP...
Structure for Experienced Consulting Resume (c. 2 years experience)
Trusted Advisors, Should I still keep my resume to one page? I have had some colorful experience in the past two years. I am in the process of updating my undergraduate resume, after two years in strategy consulting, whereby I have been a part of many interesting projects. My Undergrad resume...
Applying to Tier 2's as an Experienced Hire
I'm about 8 months into my consulting career with IBM GBS. The work I mostly do is around implementing enterprise software - traveling 4 days a week to our client's site. Although this is a critical part of our consulting practice, I want to transition to a role that is strategy and/or operations...
BB Ops or Pricing Consultancy Intern.. Need Help?
Hey guys.. New to this forum but I have already learnt so much. I have managed to secure offers for 3 month Internship in the UK but am confused between a BB Ops/Project Management and a Pricing Consultancy Internship.. I understand the BB has much more prestige and is more commanding but it's not...
Strategy& Offer Questions
I just got a Strategy& offer for the Deals Strategy practice. I just wanted to have a general understanding about the trajectory of strategy& and the deals strategy practice. There's a lot of hearsay on forums that its a sinking ship and that employees are incredibly disposable. I just wanted to...
Why do MBAs seem to favor consulting more than banking nowadays?
Take for example, Columbia's 2017 Employment Report. I heard CBS is a finance powerhouse... but the top 5 recruiters in 2017 were McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Amazon, and Deloitte! In fact, 55 students went to McKinsey and only 8 went to Goldman Sachs. In addition, why is the % of MBAs going to IB...
Audit, FDD, Deal Strategy, or Corporate Banking?
I know WSO doesn't like Audit but I'll just keep it as an option. As for Big 4 Financial Due Diligence or Deal Strategy, I can only apply to either, not both (conflict between teams). I talked to some people who actually worked there, but I still want to hear some opinions from you guys. FDD -...
Advice: determined to go to Asia: FP&A @ F100 or Corp Strat @ F500?
FPA @ CPG F100 or tech Corp strat @ F500? Want to be/work in Asia within the next 2 years (Singapore/ HK /SEA). Looking for advice. Would appreciate any words of wisdom here.
Difference Between Management and Strategy Consultants
Doing MBA research and a lot of schools break 'management' and 'strategy' consulting into two distinct categories in employment reports. Clearly the majority show MBB as 'management' consulting, but there are also some listing strategy. What are the differences between the two? What is Management...
Deloitte/PWC S&O to MM PE in London
Hi all, First time poster here. Can anyone advise some solid MM PE funds in London/ UK more widely that are both: - Receptive to a C/SC exit from Deloitte S&O -Strategically focussed on private companies that work primarily with government I have a strong modelling capability - I'd wager against any...
Call from recruiter strategy Goldman Sachs never heard back
Just had superday for firmwide strategy for GS on Wednesday, said they’d get back to us in 1.5 weeks, recruiter called me on Tuesday and when I called back twice she never answered, even sent an email with no reply. Should I just assume it’s a no and move on? It’s now Thursday a week after the...
Strategy on Everything, Review of 'Strategy-A History'
I found this review on medium, and I must say, it's simply golden and highly relevant for young and old alike operating in the business and highly resonant. I think what you find here in the degree of hedging that is tantamount to good strategy in everything--always accounting for risks/unforeseen...
FP&A to Corp Strat (w/M&A consulting background)
Looking to get advice: I'm considering an FP&A job offer at a mid-level tech company after 3.5 years in consulting, primarily in M&A consulting (post-merger integration, operational due diligence, operational separation, etc), but ultimately want to go into a traditional Corporate Strategy. I know...
Examples of Internal Consulting Groups
What are some names and examples of internal consulting groups at American companies? I’ve heard of in-house consulting arms at companies like American Express, Citi, and P&G. I these groups have become commonplace in business. Looking for further insight on the role they can plan within a company...
Find out about return FTO for F500 MBA internship tomorrow. How do I stay calm?
Worked my ass off to get into b school with sub par grades and a humanities driven degree. Spent a lot of long nights cramming for the GMAT. Traded in two years salary to move 1000 miles to b school and live in relative poverty (I know, I know - temporary) . Busted my shit to get good grades at...
Strategy interview at an investment bank
Hi Does anyone know what is asked in an interview for a strategy role at an investment bank (Capital markets and Investment Banking space). I am aware that such divisions are rare in banks. However I have an interview scheduled with one of the big banks for their in-house strategy team. They said it...
Which job offer to choose to get into top MBA?
So as the title says, I have two offers on the table which I need to decide between soon. Assuming all my other metrics are top-notch, which of the two jobs below likely offers me the smoother path into a top 10 MBA program (to be followed up with a job in MBB or internal Corp Strategy or Corp...
Operations technology - how to get more involved in the business side?
Hi all, Looking for some advice, from a strategy/front office perspective. How can I move from back office technology to a front office/strategy role? I'm trying to work on something a bit more connected to the business end of the bank. I want to earn a bit more money, but the main reason is an...
Advanced degree to data science consulting
I am going into my final year of my MS Industrial Engineering with research and coursework in data science from a non-target public uni in Chicago. While I would like to do strategy consulting at MBB long term, I think realistically with my background I'll be a good fit for a digital practice. I've...
Digital Strategy: Deloitte Digital (DB&S) vs. Digital McKinsey vs. BCG DV
For the last year I have been doing consulting for a small boutique firm focused on Digital Strategy consulting. However, I have the opportunity to move up to a bigger firm. I'm currently in the process with Deloitte Digital's strategy practice (Digital Business & Strategy), and also BCG Digital...
Who does the most pure strategy work?
Which firms do the most pure strategy work? As a percentage of their own work, by volume, etc. Thanks.
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