Hi MBB fishes, I am starting my job at McKinsey London in September. I already know that I want to focus in financial institution groups. I am open to any first project in this group ( strategy, PM, ops etc…) just to get staffed. In the current environment, Is it a good move to tell my staffing team that I am interested in FIG for my first project ?

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Sure, tell them. They'll take it into consideration but there may or may not be an opportunity available. You're better off finding EMs, APs and partners in your industry and telling them you're interested.

London is a financial services hub so it is more likely, but you may not be the only one interested in fig and teams may not have capacity for a new hire. It's not guaranteed but if you show initiative you'll get something. If it's not your first project, you'll have subsequent chances on your 2nd/3rd. It's also good to get some variety before you fully specialize.

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