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Breaking Down Case Interview Frameworks – M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions)

Management Consulted

Welcome back to the last in our series on breaking down case interview frameworks. By the end of this article, you’ll be well on your way to becoming an M&A case framework master. – Financial Acquirer, like a PE firm. – Financial Investor, like a hedge fund. – Post acquisition strategy.

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Transitioning from Management Consulting to Corporate Strategy/M&A – the Interview Process

Tom Spencer

As a result, many consultants shift to industry and join the client’s side so that they can not only offer solutions but also take more ownership to formulate, execute, and implement a strategy from start to finish. Interviews. BizOps / Strategy & Operations at tech firms. Corporate Strategy. Corporate development.

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Oliver Wyman interview preparation: the inside story

Management Consulted

Oliver Wyman’s strategy consulting practice has made waves specifically in the financial services sector , and beyond as well. Now a subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan, Oliver Wyman is known to give MMC its strong reputation as experts over other insurance providers because of the firm’s focus on strategy.

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How to Handle Rejection from a Consulting Firm

Tom Spencer

To secure a final round interview at Bain, you would have to be in the top 3% of applicants for that office. No one enjoys being turned down, especially in the case of a consulting role where a lot of preparation is required. The key thing to do after a rejection is to reflect on the interview process and ask for feedback.

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The Emergent Career Strategy - Practical Considerations

CaseInterview.com

I recently wrote an article about the difference between Planned vs. Emergent Career Strategies. The emergent strategy sometimes reveals itself in the process of pursuing the original career plan. Side Note: I worked in McKinsey’s financial institutions group and got to understand risk management really well.

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Inside a Fortune 500 Boardroom

CaseInterview.com

If you know finance, especially the finance of retail businesses, that’s nearly impossible. However, sitting in their “boardroom,” it was clear why the business had such financial resilience. Of course, I was admiring the company's financial management while also feeling a little chilly. but was still profitable!

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Cornerstone Research Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Specializing in economic, financial and market analysis, specifically for cases in litigation, Cornerstone Research touts itself as the one player major law firms turn to when navigating the obstacle course that is the American and European legal systems. Bankruptcy and Financial Distress Litigation. Financial Institutions.