Wealth Management 101: The Hidden World of Private Banking
Tom Spencer
JUNE 30, 2023
The financial services industry comprises firms that operate across a range of sectors: Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance.
Fireside Chat – Consulting Recruiting at Target and Non-Target Universities
Tom Spencer
FEBRUARY 8, 2020
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with another blog contributor to the SpencerTom community, Jason Oh, to share our experiences about the consulting recruiting process. How is recruiting done at your school? Jeff : There are many advantages of campus recruiting at a target school.
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2 Years of Networking Results in Consulting Job at PwC
Management Consulted
APRIL 20, 2014
He has a really cool history – international i-banking, college football, and more – and THEN he spent 2 years networking his way into a job at PwC. where I worked for IMG (international marketing group) at the Winter Olympics. This was a pretty ambitious goal considering no banks recruited from my school.
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LinkedIn Hacks for Management Consulting Applicants
Tom Spencer
JUNE 2, 2023
Copying your resume verbatim can irritate recruiters and end up being counterproductive when they visit your LinkedIn profile looking for additional insights into your fit for the role. While this is not a deal-breaker, it will make a seasoned recruiter cringe. However, posting about politics should be avoided.
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Bulger Partners – Strategy Consulting for the Software Economy
Management Consulted
MAY 28, 2017
What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. Chris sold his prior firm to Bank of America for $1B, and found that he missed advising tech companies. Marketing and Ad Tech.
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Consulting 101: Operations, Hierarchies, and Types of Firms
Tom Spencer
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Your business just launched a new product and needs to market it. Market trends have changed, and you want to make sure the product will reach the correct target customer. As a result, you hire a team of consultants to explore and recommend marketing strategies. Coffee Chat with Employees.
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Selling Your Competitive Advantages in Consulting
Tom Spencer
MARCH 21, 2021
Looking back to consulting recruiting in graduate school, I always think about how interesting it was that so much of the conversation among candidates was about getting an offer from a top consulting firm. During the recruiting process, firms screen candidates for potential to succeed given the firm’s business portfolio and culture.
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Alternatives to a Traditional Summer Internship
Tom Spencer
MAY 6, 2022
By articulating the problems you solved in your resume and during future interviews, recruiters will be better able to understand your professional skillset. For the other, they helped create marketing materials to acquire more donations. Here are six experiential learning opportunities for you to consider: 1.
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Boutique vs Large Consulting Firms
Tom Spencer
JANUARY 18, 2020
Since graduation, I have had the pleasure of working for both a boutique and a large strategy consulting firm and wanted to share my insights on the differences in: Undergraduate recruiting. Undergraduate recruiting. He has experience advising clients on pricing, marketing, distribution, big data analysis, and growth strategy projects.
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Introduction to Case Interviews
Tom Spencer
JUNE 8, 2019
Almost all consulting firms include the case interview as part of their recruitment process. I would try to get familiar with case interviews a few months in advance of recruitment season and really ramp it up – doing a case a day – the month leading up to your first interview. Image: Pexels.
Bulger Partners – Strategic Advisers to the Software Economy
Management Consulted
MAY 28, 2017
What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. Some members of the Advisory Board include: Sandy Robertson – Pioneered the creation of West Coast technology banking as an industry.
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Bulger Partners – Strategic Advisors to the Software Economy
Management Consulted
MAY 28, 2017
What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. Some members of the Advisory Board include: Sandy Robertson – Pioneered the creation of West Coast technology banking as an industry.
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Bulger Partners – Strategic Advisors for the Software Economy
Management Consulted
MAY 28, 2017
What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. Some members of the Advisory Board include: Sandy Robertson – Pioneered the creation of West Coast technology banking as an industry.
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Oliver Wyman interview preparation: the inside story
Management Consulted
AUGUST 1, 2013
Oliver Wyman’s CEO, John Drzik, states that the long-term aspiration is to be recognized widely in the market as the gold standard in consulting. Corporate and Institutional Banking. Retail and Business Banking. For Consulting roles, Oliver Wyman recruits in 60 top schools all over the world. Public Policy.
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The 5 Key Corporate Sustainability Trends in 2023
Comatch
JUNE 21, 2022
In today’s environment, business leaders are faced with a complex blend of social, environmental, market, and technological challenges. The financial market’s view on sustainability is driving a lot of engagement in companies throughout the world. Purpose-driven Recruiting. A Global Shift Toward Sustainable Finance.
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The 5 Key Corporate Sustainability Trends in 2022
Comatch
JUNE 21, 2022
In today’s environment, business leaders are faced with a complex blend of social, environmental, market, and technological challenges. The financial market’s view on sustainability is driving a lot of engagement in companies throughout the world. Purpose-driven Recruiting. A Global Shift Toward Sustainable Finance.
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“Blue Collar” Sales and Selling
CaseInterview.com
MAY 2, 2018
Most people who get an Ivy League MBA do so to get a coveted job at a consulting firm, investment bank, or in industry. The CEO is selling the company’s product and market leadership to customers. The CEO is selling new recruits on why they should join the company. being a salesperson. They are salespeople! It’s sales too.
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How to Handle Rejection from a Consulting Firm
Tom Spencer
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Self-analysis alone won’t give you a holistic picture of why you did not get an offer, so start by getting feedback from the recruiter and the interviewers. Landing an interview is no walk in the park, so connecting with recruiters during networking events can be very fruitful. At times, rejection may simply be out of your control.
ESG’s Impact on Professional Services
Prudent Pedal
JULY 27, 2021
Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) “marketing” is the season’s latest trend. How firms use ESG to position their businesses is of strategic importance to a firm’s brand, demand generation, client relationships, recruiting, and culture. Why is ESG important to Professional Services? One thing is for sure. Time will tell.
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You’ve been rejected from all consulting jobs. What’s next?
Management Consulted
FEBRUARY 4, 2009
It’s an important question – and never more so than in today’s market. The advice applies equally to industries like investment banking. Practice will only help for future interviews or next year’s recruiting cycle. In this post, I’ll highlight the key steps to take when this happens.
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Dinged From MBB Consulting Firms – Now What?
Management Consulted
NOVEMBER 22, 2015
If you interview and fail first rounds, don’t expect to re-interview during full-time recruiting. If neither of the above pan out or interest you, aim to work at a high-profile non-profit, such as Teach for America, the Peace Corps, the World Bank or the IMF. For the Pre-MBA level, finance should be your last option.
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2016 Top 10 U.S. MBA programs for Management Consulting
Management Consulted
APRIL 20, 2016
The Class of 2015 had a full 35% of its graduates accept offers in the consulting field, and Kellogg has become a hot recruiting spot across top firms – but especially for McKinsey. Kellogg has also recently placed a focus on recruiting more women in to its program, and women made up 35% of the Class of 2015.
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How Blockchain Can Help Marketers Build Better Relationships with Their Customers
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Blockchain has important implications for marketing and advertising. But according to The CMO Survey , only 8% of firms rate the use of blockchain in marketing as moderately or very important. This combination creates a natural barrier to entry and has likely caused marketers to take a “wait and see” approach.
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Can we rely on LIBOR? - Tom Spencer consulting blog
Tom Spencer
MARCH 6, 2012
At this stage, it is unclear whether the investigations will uncover any wrongdoing, and Bremmer notes that no banks or individuals have actually been charged. If banks have engaged in collusive behaviour to manipulate LIBOR, then this is a serious cause for concern. How concerned should we actually be? 150 rates in total).
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PM Career Paths
Tom Spencer
AUGUST 24, 2019
In order to successfully get there, you need to have a good understanding of the market as well as the competition that awaits. Other areas of study include management, marketing, public relations, statistics, and advertising. She was formerly an Associate Product Marketing Manager (APMM) at Microsoft within Azure.
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How to Assess Entry-Level Product Manger Positions
Tom Spencer
AUGUST 3, 2019
Here are some questions to ask your recruiter, interviewer or APM coordinator: How long has the APM program been around? If this is tough, ask the recruiter to set up chats with multiple potential managers. If the recruiter is willing to set up chats with multiple people, that’s generally a good sign.
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2016 Top 10 Global MBA Programs for Management Consulting
Management Consulted
AUGUST 21, 2016
MBB firms are by far the biggest recruiters here, with McKinsey leading the pack as far as the number of graduates who land there. Plus, INSEAD is Bain’s number one global recruiting school – more global hires than from any other program (MBA or undergrad) across offices in multiple geographies. What does this mean for you?
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Gallup Consulting Interviews and Culture
Management Consulted
MAY 25, 2014
He developed research methods and programs for the television and movie industry to help clients determine advertising effectiveness and how to identify what the market wanted to watch in film and television. The firm at large is considered an international leader in public opinion polling, market research and management consulting.
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181 Brews, News and Booz & Company: Interview and Culture Insights
Management Consulted
AUGUST 28, 2013
He began by helping firms recruit competent executives, acquire new customers, and establish conducive office space. After 2 years, he recruited 2 friends from Chicago and formed the Business Research and Development Company with $500 borrowed from the bank. BOOZ & COMPANY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING.
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JPMorgan's $13 Billion "No Admission of Wrongdoing" Settlement (and a $7 Billion Tax Deduction)
MishTalk
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
JPM)’s record $13 billion deal to end probes into mortgage-bond sales may save the bank billions more because of what the agreement lacked: an explicit admission of wrongdoing. The bank also denied any violations in an accompanying slide show. banks, led by JPMorgan and Charlotte, North Carolina-based Bank of America Corp.,
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Altman Vilandrie: Interviews and Culture
Management Consulted
SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
Bringing new products to market – As something that is particularly important in technology, media and telecoms, Altman Vilandrie helps clients identify the demand for products and help with product and service development. Are they taking up as much market share as they should? INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . Industries.
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3 Steps to Cultivate an Innovation Culture
Organizational Talent Consulting
JULY 24, 2023
A financial services company engaged in investment banking and capital markets estimated the customer benefit of the Space X Falcon 9 reusable rocket. Market Culture creates a competitive, fast-paced, results-oriented environment. million per launch. Adhocracy Culture creates an energetic and entrepreneurial atmosphere.
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52 Alvarez & Marsal Interviews and Culture
Management Consulted
DECEMBER 6, 2015
Alvarez & Marsal have been making waves in recent years for the high profile, high quality work they did in the midst of the banking crisis. As the 2008 banking crisis ensued, Alvarez & Marsal played a pivotal role in liquidating Lehman Brother’s assets while also servicing many other high-profile clients. Practice Areas.
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Top 10 Consulting Firms In New York
Management Consulted
FEBRUARY 5, 2017
Compensation and benefits are on par to the market, but not adjusted for NYC living (so for take-home pay you might be better off in Atlanta or Dallas as a young McKinseyite, unless the magnetic draw to the Big Apple is just too much). Bank of New York, AIG, Depository Trust, Standard & Poor’s, etc.). EY Consulting.
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Job Hub:T-Mobile Jobs and Culture
Management Consulted
MAY 21, 2015
Power and Associates, a global marketing-information-services firm, as the highest in retail store satisfaction amongst its competitors consecutively for the the past four years and also the highest for customer care two years consecutively. market with 52.9M Are you an employer,recruiter, or hiring manager? Let us help you.
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Job Hub: Chick-Fil-A Jobs and Culture
Management Consulted
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
Lastly, make sure you know the market value of the position for which you are applying. Your resume and cover letter has to impress the recruiters and you only have one chance to make an impression on a firm. Are you an employer, recruiter, or hiring manager? ” and “Why are you applying for this position?”
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How to Strengthen Your Reputation as an Employer
Harvard Business
MAY 16, 2018
In other words, what employees saw on a careers site or on their company’s social channels, or what they heard from recruiters, was often inconsistent with what they experienced when they joined the company. They can benefit greatly from assessing the distance between their recruitment marketing and the actual employee experience.
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BearingPoint Interview Preparation – Mystery or History?
Management Consulted
JANUARY 20, 2014
On February 8th, 2001, KPMG Consulting, LLC, went public on the NASDAQ starting at $18 per share under the ticker “KCIN” Their IPO was 6 months delayed due to the quickly declining high-tech consulting services market. Digital Marketing, Sales & Customer Services. Capital Markets. They repurchased $381.3
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Advisory Board Company Interviews and Culture
Management Consulted
MARCH 9, 2014
The Advisory Board Company also hires Marketing Associates, Account Management Associates, Business Analysts, Coordinators, and more at the undergraduate level. Marketing) into the consulting division. THE ADVISORY BOARD COMPANY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. The Consulting Case Bank - 550+ Practice Cases. Internships.
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Gig economy 2020: The new revolution
QEmploy
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Rabbit, Airbnb, Lyft, Uber, Rover, Postmates, DoorDash, companies that brought innovation into the world of the gig economy, are now facing new challenges that will push the work market even more into the future. Traditional payment systems: Low cost, but slow: bank wire transfers. But what does Gig Economy mean?
London School of Economics Postgrad Talks About Life At Deloitte
Management Consulted
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
I got a lot of very good experience while I was there, learning market research, analysis, DCF calculations, financial valuations, etc. And so in PPE, were you interested in business in general, before everything happened with Lehman Brothers did you think you are probably going to stick with the investment banking industry?
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100 For Some Platforms, Network Effects Are No Match for Local Know-How
Harvard Business
JULY 26, 2018
Uber’s setback in the international market, however, wasn’t its first. To venture capitalists and the financial market, no business model is more attractive than a platform. Any platform still needs to achieve a product-market fit to succeed in the long run. This is a subtle but important distinction.
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CaseInterview.com
JULY 18, 2019
Consultants here tend to serve insurance, investment banking, retail banking, government agencies, payment processors, and private equity fund clients. These changes can either be internal shifts of processes and systems or responses to the changing market environment.
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Job Hub: Airbnb Jobs and Culture
Management Consulted
JUNE 17, 2015
Funny enough, the idea for Airbnb came about because the founders had trouble making rent, and in a desperate attempt to solve the problem they decided to throw up a website and market the extra space in their kitchen and living room to conference attendees visiting San Francisco who could find no room elsewhere. Let us help you.
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