MBB vs Big 4 Discussions

Can someone head to MBB if they are doing Tech/Big Data consulting at Big 4?

Let’s say I’m a manager at one of the Big4 (KPMG). Will I be able to switch to MBB strategy with an MBA at a similar position?

Do Deloitte/other Big 4 firms/Accenture have paid transition time the way MBB do? (I.e. if you decide to leave/are counselled out, you get 2+ months, depending on level, paid with benefits to find a new job.)

First year analyst working at big 4 advisory. I’ve done mostly transformation work with focus on treasury functions. Are there any chance of jumping to strategy consulting, if yes what would be my best option? Should I try MBB, or go straight for tier 2 companies like Strategy&, EYP, L.E.K ?

What's the target bonus % for strategy manager roles? I've heard 40% for MBB. How about monitor or Accenture strategy?

Thinking of making the switch from a boutique consulting to Big 4 + ACN. Not sure if I can get into MBB ATM.

For consulting recruitment on campuses, will it always be a standard Associate position for MBB, Big 4, Accenture etc. or can you get a more senior position based on your previous non-consulting experience?

Is it a negative to try to recruit to MBB with lower-tier consulting experiences (I.e., big 4)? Will that hurt my chances of getting an offer

Why are MBB and Big 4 not shutting down their offices in Russia? (Obviously transfer existing employee base to outside location)

What’s a relatively chill post consulting job (post MBA) that pays $200k+ base? No work on weekends (including checking email), 9am-6pm (or earlier). Predictable. Limited travel. Job security. How many YOE post mba needed? What sort of project experience would most help get the job? Coming from big 4 strat… Also thinking about trying to lateral to MBB to improve chances. I know there are multiple answers to this just want to hear a few based on folks’ personal experience. Industry agnostic

Is it possible to lateral to MBB from Big 4? I was an experienced hire with an MBA but had no consulting experience. Now that I have some consulting under my belt I’d like to at least look into the possibility of moving up the prestige ladder and making more money. What does the process look like? Should I reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn or what’s the best approach if there is one?

I'm moving from industry to consulting and accepted an offer with a pretty big firm (not Big 4 or MBB). I already put in two weeks notice with my current company.

I just had a final round interview with a Big 4 firm and I received an email today that suggests I will be receiving an offer from them.

If the Big 4 firm presents a comp package that matches or exceeds the offer I accepted, I will most likely accept their offer.

How do I go about navigating reneging the first offer I accepted?

Best consulting firms for strategy in the US besides the big 4 and MBB?

Currently part of knowledge team working on M&A related projects within MBB (coming from Big Four consulting). Feel like the job description didn't actually match the role, doing mostly research-related tasks and have 0 client interation. Just received an offer for Accenture strat (M&A) group, with sizeable TC increase. Is the change worth it: client interaction + travel + involved fully in project?or is the "downgrade" to accenture too large to outway the benefits. Headhunters love MBB.

How is Alvarez & Marsal to work with at Sr. Manager level? Basically looking from 4 parameters:

1. Diversity in client/industry projects
2. Weightage of PI to CDD projects
3. Salary benchmark at Sr. Manager level
4. Work pressure - same as Big 4 or higher - is it equivalent to MBB

#EY #KPMG #PWC #Deloitte

How is Alvarez & Marsal to work with at Sr. Manager level? Basically looking from 4 parameters:

1. Diversity in client/industry projects
2. Weightage of PI to CDD projects
3. Salary benchmark at Sr. Manager level
4. Work pressure - same as Big 4 or higher - is it equivalent to MBB

#EY #KPMG #PWC #Deloitte

Is Tufts a target school for top tier finance (front office at JPM, Goldman etc) / consulting firms (MBB and I guess secondly big 4)

Would you go for a Director / Big 4 SM equivalent at a smaller consulting firm ( max potential TC $480k), or Project Leader /SM equivalent at MBB?

The smaller consulting firm was historically an outsourcing firm and recently opened its management consulting division. Both roles are focused to serve PE and catering to DD’s.

Best way to get in to MBB / Big 4 + Accenture? Particularly for Data Science / Cloud? Any firms that aren’t great for Data Science? TIA!

Would you go for a Director / Big 4 SM equivalent at a smaller consulting firm ( max potential TC $480k), or Project Leader /SM equivalent at MBB?

The smaller consulting firm was traditionally an outsourcing firm and recently opened its management consulting division. Both roles are focused to serve PE and catering to DD’s.

Does LEK do implementation in addition to strategy? Trying to understand quality and value relative to Big 4 and MBB (or are they in the middle as many think). Trying to hire a firm for op model work and wanted to get a sense from folks who have worked with them

How different are the exit ops from big 4 s&o vs mbb and t2? Not looking for an ego boost but just honest takes

Does MBB really open the doors that firms like Big 4 or Tier 2 won’t?

One of my friend is looking for a switch to Corporate Finance/M&A roles in MBB or Big 4. Please let me know if anyone can refer her to these roles

Which companies offers MBA sponsorship except from MBB and the big 4? Do anyone know?

How much of a difference is there really between Big 4 s&o consultants, T2 and MBB consultants/exit opportunities

Anyone else scroll through LinkedIn and constantly feel behind in their career? Everyone I know is exiting from MBB to VC/PE and I’m still making peanuts at Big 4. How do you deal with knowing you’re mediocre/less sharp?

How different are the exit opportunities between big 4 and MBB (assuming you are doing strategy or operations at big 4 as clearly tech will have a different path)

This is my third job. I’m currently at a big 4 consulting firm and think I want to eventually go T2 or MBB. I’m currently 26 and want to stay at Big 4 for at least 2 years. Am I wasting my time?

Fishes,

If traveling now or before, what hotels did you stay at? Four seasons, St. Regis, Ritz? Motel 6s, quality ins?

List MBB, T2, Big 4, boutique, etc. for reference, would love to hear your experiences!

Healthcare professional and soon to be MBA graduate looking to transition to MC. What level of post should I be aiming for with the big 4?

Also been told there is no point in applying for MBB if degrees are Russell group, but not from top unis - is this correct?

which is the higher priority, technical or business acumen - if my goal is to develop into a high-ranking Big 4 or MBB leader?

Tips on switching from Big 4 tech implementation to strategy at MBB ?

People who moved from Big 4 strategy (ex, Deloitte S&O, Parthenon, strategy&) to MBB, how’s the quality of work / expectations changed? Are you learning way more or has it just been more of a brand shift?

Looking for some resume feedback & review as I am graduating later this year, aiming for roles mainly in consulting - MBB, Tier 2 & Big 4. Would anyone be able to help? Thanks in advance!