How would you deal with condescending coworkers? I’m in a project where the youngest (F 24), and only Analyst. My M and MD has given me a step up opportunity for a Consultant level role.... (cont’d)

Career decision: Consulting MD or C-suite position with a Fortune 500 company. Your vote?

All else equal, is it easier to become direct admit PP rather than promoted to that role from SM or MD? Seems less obstacles. Thoughts?

Key differences between MD vs Principal at Deloitte? I’m in the recruiting process after 4 years as an MD at Accenture and being told that they’d recommend an MD position. Feels like a step back

My several-hundred person firm does not have MDs, only partners. Why would someone pursue an MD role over a Partner role? Just trying to understand.

Any non-consulting exit opportunities in the Baltimore, DC, VA, general MD area?

My project is looking to staff a BTA asap. Looking for someone interested in a blended SDLC/PMO/facilitator role. Must be willing to commute to White Oak, MD. DM if interested.

Thoughts on the Managing director role in audit? I see a lot of people who go there who clearly arent partner material but then I see some who are. 15 yrs to make MD? potentially never partner?

Looking to make a lateral move to MD at Accenture. For those that have made the switch, what do you wish you had asked or known? Not concerned about comp, but more about the role and setup?

MD told us today he’s resigning and team future is unsure (I’m in industry now). Advice? I’m in shock & unsure how to plan... Also if any MBBs wanna throw a referral figured I’d shoot my shot ha.

Headed into a second interview with a recruiter for a Managing Director position at Delta. Can any fish out there speak to the culture there?

Got contacted by a recruiter via LinkedIn for an MD role. Not looking but asked for the PD anyway. Got three lame bullets not even applicable to my experience. Geez make an effort at least.

How long do you have to be in your role as a newly minted MD before you can quit?

How different are the support requirements for a Managing Director role vs a Partner at Big 4s?

Has anyone been hired from an SA position to an MD Product Owner role in a financial firm? Currently in the process of interviewing and the recruiter mentioned a 70% bump from my current base...

I managed to get a phone call scheduled with a partner and MD in MBB through my network. I would like to get a referral for an open role. What are the do's and dont's for a conversation like this?

Need to prep for an interview this week. What would folks recommend? It is an SC role in a different firm. The interviewer might be SM or MD

Need some help here 🐠: I went through 5 rounds of interviews for an industry role through my MD contact. The role is in his group so I spoke to all of his direct reports and counterparts.

How would you deal with condescending coworkers? I’m in a project where the youngest (24), and only Analyst. My M and MD has given me a step up opportunity for a Consultant level role.... (cont’d)

Recruiter from Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc. (ICS) reached out to me for a Managing Director position. How does this firm rank near the big 4? 1-2 tiers below?

I started my career in the military and am 5-7 years behind my peers. Is there an age at which I should rule out making it to partner and instead plan for MD or an exit to a C-suite role?

What is the role of Change Management on a technical implementation? Like what are the standard CM deliverables? I’ve never had CM on past implementations but MD insists on it for new project and I’m+

Anyone hiring in Baltimore MD?

Got offered an MD position at a large Commercial RE firm for strategy. Any tips for what to ask for? They’re already agreeing to nearly double my salary at 220k from 110k and up to 50% annual bonus...

Would you apply through a diversity recruiting link or an MD referral link assuming you have referrals from both paths?

Been ~4 months into my role (non-ibd fo), want more visibility with my MD, caught up on my 1:1 and asked for more projects/work. Could this backfire in terms of my capacity? Is there a better approach

What do you see as the future for MDs vs partners? I get the sense that we are moving towards the MD role being phased out and Directors either becoming partners or being pushed out.

SM2 here with reasonable line of sight to MD in 2-3 years. Strong MD support, good brand, etc. Was recently offered a Director level position for corporate strategy within my industry.

What's the value of sticking it out to MD besides the money? How much prestige is really carried in the position?

VP fish - what do you see as a realistic exit from IBD? I'm sure at least some of you are not interested in pursuing MD and chasing annual fee targets? Also, how is your potential exit comp vs IBD?

Question for big 4 partners/Managing directors. Is becoming partner or MD a choice or if partner role is not available an employee accepts MD role? Also,are there any post retirement benefits for MD?

Senior Managers & equivalents - what’s defines a “good” exit from consulting for you? Would you ever talk to your MD about exit opps? Feeling sick of the grind and not sure I care about making MD

Does anyone have any insight on how to apply to consulting companies as an MD candidate? Do you have to get a referral from current employee? Positions aren’t posted and it’s ambiguous.

What do I do if HR is pushing a role onto me? I said I will think and get back to you but she set up an interview with MD... do I just be honest and say that HR didn’t accurately relay my message?

WWYD? Was given lead role over more senior consultant. SC claimed that PM and MD on project didn’t want me for role but client vetoed. Said it doesn’t look good to have senior person report to junior+

How long to wait to follow up after giving salary expectations, previous negotiations fell through because of HR , reinitiated with hiring manager, previously ED , now MD, assuming more levers?

What’s the hiring process like for a Managing Director?

Looking for comparable role comps for other firms. Basically, one rung below partner, principle or md. Comps for high performers and 2-3 years in role. Appreciated 🐠

Got an assignment from an MD @2p Friday and obv needed to work over wknd to complete. Today is a Holiday for us but he scheduled a call w the client. 3 male MDs are jockeying for position (cont’d)

Looking for a big gig in London. Can anyone connect me to an MD or President-like role at a shop over there?

Made EP. But I want to be an executive, SVP or managing director. My current FT role offers tuition reimbursement. Wondering if I should make them pay for an MBA. How many agency heads have one?

Bad form for an associate to cold email an MD about a lateral opp? I've applied online and resume is perfect for role. Just want to be sure someone sees it...

Anyone hiring for healthcare consulting. Have a friends looking for a recommendation for. He's mostly done EMR work. He's also a MD. I tried internally but recruiter said were not hiring now.

I have a pretty terrible relationship with my MD and I'm concerned that this will hurt me when I position myself for exit opps. Think I should try to make a lateral move first?

MD position - worth it?

@PwC: What is the role of a Managing Director? How does it compare to a Director and Partner?

Thoughts on reaching out to an MD with a referral's resume? I've had zero luck with the referral system and thought it might yield better results.

So md appears to like me more than my director. Doesn't want director in meetings. They're not copied on important emails...they want me to continue in my role, but how do I stay out of the politics?

What's your dream exit career post-banking 🌟? Also OK if you want to stay the MD track. What are you doing to get there?

Advice needed: My previous MD recommended me to another project, to which I said yes yesterday. However, I just got offered a 10 month local role today which I really want to take (contd below)