Hi all,
I recently received an interview for investment consultant role. I am wondering if this is a junior position? Also, if anyone can help provide any tips for interview preparation would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

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Investment consulting is different than strategy / management consulting. It’s usually providing investment advisory for institutions (endowment & foundations, pensions, family offices). You evaluate fund managers and tell clients which funds you think are best to invest in. Haven’t interviewed at Mercer before but would just Google / prep for questions like how you would choose a fund for a portfolio.

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