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How is PwC internally structured?

Eyeing a senior associate, technology strategy (IT sourcing role).

Saw an interesting role at PwC I want to apply to. It is for Senior Associate (3+ years exp) when I am at about 2 years. How likely is it I can be considered for an experienced associate role instead?

Anyone at capital one willing to make a referral? 🥲 Or at least chat through whether or not you think my experience lines up? looking at a senior associate role

I’m not designated a senior associate, but my small firm (boss, myself, and a paralegal) is hiring a recent grad. Still needs to pass the hazing ritual (aka bar exam). I will be supervising the new hire. Should I get them a welcome aboard gift or wait for exam results and get a welcome to the club gift? Or both? Ideas for either or both?

Has anyone interviewed for a “lesser” position? Say you are a senior associate applying for an associate position within industry. What’s the experience like?

I have a phone screen interview on Friday for a Senior Associate role at PwC. What's the interview timeline looking like with the holidays (assuming I don't bomb along the way)?

Anyone here works/worked at GEP worldwide? I have an interview coming up with them for a senior associate role

I’m hopeful to get a promotion in the new year. I’m making $60k now as a Senior Associate in analytics but want to make sure I am getting paid fair for a manager role if the promotion happens.

Any tips to approach negotiations?

I know internal promotions and raises normally suck so trying to self advocate as much as I can. Thanks!

Hello S& 🐠! I was just approached by a recruiter for a senior associate role on the TMT Corp and business strategy team. Wanted to get a sense of the team, company, culture, comp expectations. Really any candid insight would be great! (I’m 2.5 years out of undergrad, ex-EY Parthenon, current on a strategy team at a large tech company)
Thanks a ton in advance!

Hello Strategy& 🐠! I was just approached by a recruiter for a senior associate role on the TMT Corp and business strategy team. Wanted to get a sense of the team, company, culture, comp expectations. Really any candid insight would be great! (I’m 2.5 years out of undergrad, ex-EY Parthenon, current on a strategy team at a large tech company)
Thanks a ton in advance!

Potential incoming KPMG experienced hire looking to negotiate a comp. Nearing 14YOE with an MS. Currently at 220k base (4-6% annual bonus, 9% 401k match) at a company, and want to bring me on at the Senior Associate level (lol I know, I know). Gonna try to upgrade to a Manager level role if possible. Based on where I’m at, is KPMG going to even be close? I’m okay with a lateral move as well, since I’d like experience and branding also.

Current tax associate interviewing for a senior associate position at BDO this week. Anyone have any advice for experienced hire tax interviews in general? Or more specifically interviews at BDO for those who have completed them. Any help is appreciated!

Hi! Interviewing with the HR at Strategy& for the financial services- senior associate position. Wanted to get a better understanding of the types of projects the team usually works on- I come from an internal consulting background in Fin Services so wanted to get a better understanding to highlight my most pertinent experience! Appreciate the help.

What is the typical exit pay for a senior associate 2 to senior accountant in Los Angeles? Four years of exp, and have passed CPA exams but don’t have the license yet

Which candidate is more competitive for a manager position in industry? Assuming equal likeability, both have CPA, same school, etc

Candidate A: leaving public for private as a manager with one busy season complete, or as a fresh new manage, five years of experience, only experience is in public accounting
Candidate B: left big four as a senior associate to industry as a senior accountant. Four years of exp in big four, two years of experience in industry

I’m interviewing for BCG in a couple months. I have almost 2 YOE at a boutique operations consulting firm and have promo’d twice to manager (🐠 title not updated yet). What level would I come into BCG at - would I have a chance at senior associate or is it more likely to be entry level undergrad role?

Thoughts on a lead/senior associate role for internal AI at Booz Allen?
A recruiter reached out. I am an SC at D and so it would be one level up. And they say that as an internal (strategic?) role with people management, it'd have high visibility with leadership at BAH.
But I have no idea whether internal roles are seen as a backwater of some kind relative to client facing stuff. They say there's no bureaucratic thing that separates me into a different talent group from consulting.

Anyone has info on what is the Year end Target Bonus (% range) at Grant Thornton Advisory for Senior Associate/Manager position? And How does it compare to the Big4.
Salary raise would be mostly inflation rate I believe.

I am trying to evaluate an offer. Thanks!

I have an interview for a senior associate role at an investment firm. However, I believe I am under qualified based of my YOE (1.5) because they are asking for a minimum of 3. Should I mention I am open to an associate role, or try to sell myself for the senior role? Thanks for the help!

Tips for PWC Senior associate interview? Within operations, it says technical interview, but I’m not applying for a technical role. Tips on what to expect?

How good is Senior Associate, Sales & Ops at LinkedIn for someone currently playing a Manager role at MBB?

What is the salary range for a finance transformation, senior associate role at big 4 (kpmg).

Tia!

Senior associate in the big 4 currently working on huge finance transformation project. This has given me a ton of stakeholder management experience and really put me in the deep end in terms of workload and client engagement. My question is, what's the best way to pivot for a relaxed high paying industry role? What type of roles do you more experienced consultants pivot to when you feel burnt out with your work and want to take on a completely different role in industry without a salary cut?

Have an interview tomorrow and trying to think about my answers for potential questions. As a senior associate, what would your or a good response be for “where you see yourself in 5 years”? This is for an industry position by the way. Like I’m not sure how general or specific to be?

Approached by a recruiter for Siegfried Group... Is it ok to ask her what other companies/positions she’s currently recruiting for, or do recruiters prefer you only discuss the role they contacted you about? Also anyone know what the (internal) referral bonus is for someone who brings a senior associate into Siegfried?

What salary would you expect for an internal audit role for an experienced senior associate coming from PA? **in NYC

Currently in ACN as an analyst and got an offer from BCG for a senior associate position, what are your thoughts?

Interested in a KPMG Senior Associate position in their consulting practice and was curious if you guys could provide approximate Total comp breakdown?

About to email my resume to BCG (after chatting with a Principal. He told me to email HR lead and mention we’ve spoken).

Would I have a chance shooting my shot at a Senior Associate position, or would I get rejected right away if I don’t qualify?

The principal suggested for me to apply for Associate (entry-lv position for target schools in my geography. Non-targets enter as BA). But would like to hear other thoughts.

I have 3 YOE in consulting. Went to target school.

I am post-MBA (senior associate) making $168k base in consulting; considering a VC role but it’s only $130k base (associate). At what point is it worth jumping to VC as a long term play?

Putnam fish: I have 2 year 3 mon experience specific in life science consulting (wide project type experience), but offered a position as associate II. Is it expected? Surprised as I assumed it is logical to be assessed as senior associate. Thanks!

Would you take a manager role when exiting with <2 YOE?

Backstory: I gave a high salary range for a company I was interviewing with and during negotiation they couldn’t hit it at the senior associate band so they offered a manager title instead. I turned it down because I thought it’d be foolish and short sighted to take a role like that so early in my career. Interested in hearing other thoughts and personal experiences!

Currently a Senior Associate and received an offer for an Analyst position at Google, with 25% pay bump. 7 years of experience and non MBA Masters (but relevant to field) Would it be a bad decision to accept a title that is a lateral move?

I interviewed with kpmg for a senior associate position. They waited until the offer to tell me that they see me best as an associate. Which would be a step back in my career and even less money than we talked about. The job posting says minimum of 3 years and I have 4. Don’t understand why they like to waste people’s time like this.

Is it common to do a associate/senior associate role at growth equity or VC post mba? Rather than a VP level? I have no pre mba buy side experience except commercial due diligence so VP seems unlikely

Interviewing for a operational advisory associate position at a mid-market PE company based out of Florida. All-in pay is looking like $200k (for reference, it’s what I currently make as a senior associate)

Anyone have experience working at a strategy consulting firm and moving to a PE advisory group? Any pros or cons you can call-out?

KPMG Financial Crimes Senior Associate pay scale? Does anyone know of the pay one could expect in this role in the southeast large cities?

Interviewing for a position at Accenture and curious on what salary range I should ask for. Currently a second year Senior Associate. Any input would be appreciated!