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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

The cons of investment banking – the long hours, the repetitive and unengaging nature of the work, the lack of non-finance exit opportunities – mattered far more to me than a 6-figure salary. Banking salaries average 50-100% higher than consulting salaries , with the difference increasingly significant as your seniority increases.

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Business Ecosystems: Building Stronger Connections

Tom Spencer

For instance, a bank might launch a property search platform where it advertises its mortgages, such as the property search site hosted by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. If you are an iPhone user, can you imagine moving to a mobile phone than runs on an Android operating system? Not likely.

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Consulting or Banking

Tom Spencer

This post provides you with a high level comparison of management consulting and investment banking. Investment banks help companies raise money for various purposes including investment, acquisitions, and provision of working capital. Traders buy and sell securities with the bank’s money with the aim of making money for the bank.

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Cheap money, what is it good for?

Tom Spencer

Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, issued a statement immediately following the result in which he aimed to calm market sentiment. In a calm demeanor, he reassured us that the Bank of England would not hesitate to take additional measures, as required. What kind of additional measures did he have in mind?

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Transforming Governance Through Modern Technology

Tom Spencer

This can ensure that businesses operate ethically, transparently, and in the best interest of stakeholders. However, by adopting new online tools, organizations can improve efficiency by enabling smoother collaboration, more efficient information sharing, and reduced travel costs.

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Bulger Partners – Strategy Consulting for the Software Economy

Management Consulted

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.

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Job Hub: Virgin Group Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

This group has a startling 300 companies in its portfolio in sectors ranging from travel, telecommunications, health, financial services, leisure, music, space travel, and renewable energy. The group’s travel-related operations, led by 51%-owned Virgin Atlantic Airways, are among its largest cash generators.

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