Currently in a rotational program at EY (first year out of undergrad). Got placed on a long term risk project and wondering if it’s worth it staying long term. Currently interviewing for the strategy team at a legacy payments company (think visa or Mastercard) and wondering if it’ll stifle growth doing internal consulting. Would definitely appreciate any insights on this as I’m not too sure who who talk to and ask. Thanks!

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Get out of risk ASAP. That will stifle your growth especially if you are interested in strategy. You will be stuck making significantly less than others and have no translatable skills

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Do you know where I should apply to? Not sure if T2 or MBB would take me. I could apply to the other Big 4’s but it might be the same thing as EY

Too many people doing risk, so not a very specialized skill to get into as a young professional.

Would a payments niche be more valuable long term? I know that landscape is constantly changing

Get out of risk while you can. Industry might be slower progression but you can always go back to consulting after a year or two as it’ll be much easier getting your foot in the door with strategy experience

Do you think it needs to be strategy consulting firms specifically? Or should it just be strategy anywhere?

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