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. Distribution Channels The wealth management landscape consists of a range of distribution channels, ranging from high touch (i.e.,

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2022

I initially started out my career in management consulting, exited to an internal strategy team in industry, and pivoted back to consulting. rating agencies, equity research analysts). In this article, Part 1, I will describe my experience of working in an internal strategy team and some of the main projects and activities I undertook.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 10, 2018

It is no wonder we came to fear our gender would keep us from achieving the same level of success as our male peers in finance. We turned to those most able to effect change in finance: the professionals actively working in the field. Family-friendly policies alone may not be enough to drive change in gender equality in finance.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

I had done extensive research into the consulting industry and was a member of the consulting club at my university. Consulting is a knowledge-based industry. It is a high-stakes industry where individuals are comfortable with decision-making. Is consulting the right career choice for you?

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 19, 2024

The GMAT is a necessary hurdle that individuals who aspire to pursue an MBA or a graduate degree in finance need to overcome in order to gain admission to a top school. Research the average GMAT scores required by the business schools you are interested in and consider your own academic strengths and weaknesses.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

This might include advice on asset management, tax structuring, or capital structuring to reduce financing costs and sources of risk (e.g. Finance, HR, Supply Chain, ICT, Legal). Consultants specialized in forensic research and litigation support also fall under the Financial Advisory segment. Conclusion. What is consulting?

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Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 20, 2023

Entrepreneurs often face a myriad of challenges, from market research to legal compliance. Market Research : Conduct thorough market research to understand your industry, competitors, and target market. Finances : Secure startup funding through personal savings, loans, investors, or grants.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 6, 2022

Although these are not “traditional” business internships, these experiences can teach professional and leadership skills, and educate you about certain industries. This could be anything from creating marketing materials, setting up an online store, or doing market research. Developing the Right Mindset.

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MishTalk

DECEMBER 28, 2013

RT reports French broadcasting watchdog CSA eager to tax YouTube, Facebook, Dailymotion France''s Superior Council of Audiovisual, an independent broadcasting authority, wants to impose taxes on media giants like YouTube, Facebook and Dailymotion to force them to contribute to financing French culture. billion ($1.8

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Tom Spencer

JULY 7, 2023

For example, instead of asking for the average payroll for each department over time, ask for a representative current salary of an employee in each department: sales, operations, finance. Most companies will have historical data pursuant to the recording protocols of their industry.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2014

I returned back to school and worked as a research assistant for my econometrics professor the following spring term. I then took another internship in finance with Merrill Lynch. I really liked aspects of the industry, such as research and analysis; however, the career path was of no interest to me.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Diverse Sectors : British firms have a presence in diverse sectors, including finance, technology, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. Innovation and Research : British companies have contributed significantly to US research and development efforts. The Role of Business Consultants in US Market Entry 1.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 2, 2024

By thoroughly understanding market dynamics, consumer behaviors, and industry trends, they offer strategic guidance and expert advice tailored to the unique needs of each client. Statistic: A study by DJS Research found that 66% of businesses that worked with marketing consultants reported improved market positioning.

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Business Consulting Agency

JULY 20, 2023

Step 1: Ideation and Market Research The journey begins with a spark of inspiration—a novel idea that has the potential to address a need or solve a problem in the market. The first step is to thoroughly research the target market, understanding consumer preferences, pain points, and existing solutions.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 29, 2018

Our research focuses on overconfidence as people tackle new challenges and learn. Specifically, our research focused on the common task of probabilistic learning in which people learn to read cues from the environment to predict some outcome. However, classic research has shown that people do not have a feel for this fact.

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Comatch

MAY 3, 2023

We’re breaking down the essential information about ChatGPT and its impact on the consulting industry, with a focus on its consequences for FinTech. Many experts have likened AI to electricity, describing the field as “the new electricity” capable of a similarly dramatic impact on nearly every industry. What is ChatGPT?

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 5, 2016

Under this financing structure, the company contracts to buy kilowatts, not the turbines and panels. It sounds like an easy win-win, but industrial companies have had a harder time making it all work for two key reasons: costs and accounting. Manufacturers like Dow and Owens Corning are showing it can work for industrials as well.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 24, 2022

Blockchain has already had a significant impact in the finance industry with the global cryptocurrency market cap now exceeding $1 trillion. Blockchain looks set to be deployed in many other industries. The technology adds value by enabling trustless systems that don’t rely on third party intermediaries.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Here’s how business startup consulting services empower companies on this journey: Business Planning and Strategy Business startup consultants delve into extensive market research to help companies understand their target audience, competition, and market trends. They bring industry knowledge and insights that prove invaluable.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From which industries? When you are doing your research make sure to check out the cost, length of study, and curriculum. You should be able to find out the average salary of the class divided by industry, location, and other related factors. She currently works as a Research Analyst at UBO Consulting. Image: Pexels.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 8, 2018

Through his academic research and teaching at HBS, Jensen promulgated a new financial orthodoxy that corporate managers should avoid diversification and instead focus on the firm’s core competencies. Our research sought to explain why the decline in corporate diversifications among U.S. corporations was so slow.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 8, 2016

Within an investment bank, the work is split into many roles including investment banking, sales and trading, equity research, risk management, operations, and technology. People in the “investment banking” or “corporate finance” division typically help large organisations undertake merges and acquisitions.

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Banking Consulting Comparison Finance 60

Harvard Business

JULY 12, 2017

While Edward Lloyd is largely credited with commercializing the insurance industry, with the creation of his namesake firm, Lloyd’s, over 330 years ago, the original concept of spreading risk (or “mutualizing”) goes back even further. Rather, they can become early adopters of the technology.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 11, 2016

Founded in 1990, The Brattle Group is a relatively new kid on the block, but its story began in 1983, when Incentives Research Inc. The Brattle Group is now considered one of the European Union’s top consulting firms in the areas of energy, finance and competition. Regulatory finance. Industries. IRI) was founded.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 25, 2018

In our recent research at the McKinsey Global Institute, we examined the superstar phenomenon across firms, as well as sectors and cities. While more research needs to be done to understand the full implications of superstars in the global economy, we believe enough evidence exists to give corporate decision makers some food for thought.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Top management compensation packages guarantee a high level of pay, but are often only weakly linked to the performance of the firm relative to its industry competitors. We propose an answer to that question in our new research paper. Why, then, do company boards and shareholders of most firms approve those packages? public companies.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 10, 2018

For example, firms with better-connected CEOs can obtain cheaper financing , and firms with well-connected board directors see better performance. Our study , published in the Journal of Corporate Finance, found that CEOs with strong connections to people of different demographic backgrounds and skill sets create higher firm value.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

There are many new innovations that allow companies to finance purchases creatively in order to meet their goals over the long term. This is a huge game changer in industries that are capital intensive, and the non-bank lending options are growing every day. Finance Tools. Peer Lending. Online Banking. Online Advice.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Our research found that only 15% of companies receiving venture capital investment have a woman on their executive team and less than 3% have a woman CEO. Perry’s experiences — and my own years of research on gender and funding — help explain why.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 20, 2016

You may have a few outliers in the mix, but unless you’ve been deliberate about your networking, the vast majority of people you know probably work in the same field or industry as you. First, if your network has become too narrow, you limit your options in case of a career change, or a downturn in your company or industry.

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freshminds

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Common Strategy Analyst tasks include: Helping research and present data analysis. Analysing and interpreting data to communicate market trends and industry predictions. Identifying industry competitors, analysing their market and identifying recommendations moving forward.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MARCH 21, 2014

For those unfamiliar with the term “behavioral economics”, I generally describe behavioral economics as a combination of psychology and a traditional science like economics or finance. The use of solid behavioral principles based on research should improve the odds of success.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2018

During one of my internships I worked on a due diligence project, which involved conducting market research to help a PE firm decide whether to acquire a major stake in a joint venture owned by one of the largest telecom companies in Asia. Financial due diligence involves a lot of financial modelling ( DCF , LBO , NAV ) and deal structuring.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

That being said, NERA is still a major player in the consulting industry and here’s why: NERA Economic Consulting is the top econom ic consulting firm, period. NERA (National Economic Research Associates), Inc. NERA’s first clients were in the natural gas industry. Well, NERA is no MBB.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

I begged my favorite Econ teacher to let me into his Industrial Organization course and fortunately I got a spot. Half of the class was devoted to examining different models and learning the game theory behind strategic decision making; in the remainder of the class, we applied that knowledge and analyzed different industries.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

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. Tip: research and understand what’s happening in the industry (e.g. Interviews. trends, competitor landscape).

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Management Consulted

JULY 22, 2013

In compliance work, or on finance-focused projects, the broad-sweeping projections of strategy consulting don’t cut it. As mentioned in our previous post, financial consulting is a much better choice than a narrowly-defined role in internal finance (especially at a no-name corporation).

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