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Wealth Management 101: The Hidden World of Private Banking

Tom Spencer

The financial services industry comprises firms that operate across a range of sectors: Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance. Wealth Management vs Asset Management Many people interchangeably use the term asset and wealth management.

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Breaking into Consulting as a Non-Business Student

Tom Spencer

For example, you could try interning in adjacent roles that also involve problem-solving and project management. Attend industry events and conferences, join professional organizations, and seek out internships or job shadowing opportunities. Plus, many consulting firms recruit MBA graduates directly from business schools.

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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. Relationship with coworkers, managers, and firm. The decision was easier for me than for most people. 5 EXIT OPPORTUNITIES.

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2 Years of Networking Results in Consulting Job at PwC

Management Consulted

I managed a group of 17 brand ambassadors executing an “in-field” activation/marketing campaign for an IMG client, Wrigley Canada (chewing gum). It was an incredible experience and some of the best weeks of my life to this point; however, it taught me that I did not want to work in event management.

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Oliver Wyman interview preparation: the inside story

Management Consulted

Since that time, it has become the fastest growing management consulting firm today. In 2007, Mercer Oliver Wyman joined with Mercer Management Consulting and Mercer Delta to become Oliver Wyman groups (also includes Lippincott and NERA Economic Consulting). Wealth and Asset Management. Corporate and Finance and Advisory.

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How to Handle Rejection from a Consulting Firm

Tom Spencer

Fortunately, a top management consulting firm is not the end all and be all. 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. The key thing to do after a rejection is to reflect on the interview process and ask for feedback.

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Consulting Networking: 6 Best Practice Guidelines

Tom Spencer

One of the more memorable parts of the consulting recruiting process was witnessing people attempting to network with consulting firms. What can inspire a more productive conversation with a consultant or recruiter is helping them understand how you might be an asset to the firm. Referral to a recruiter.