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I did- I worked middle office for a bit that gave me more consulting like responsibilities and then reached out to my alumni at consulting firms for tips and tricks. It took me a year.

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Can anyone share some insights on the Associate managing consultant role at Mastercard? I am curious to understand the culture, the projects and the salary as well.

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