Bain & Company How difficult to lateral from IB Associate to Consulting? I already have an mba. McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group AlixPartners

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easier if your bank is well-known / prestigious, less so if it’s a no name boutique

also easier depending on prestige of your mba

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Also depends on your background, the story you’re telling, and the type of work you’re looking to do. I’ve seen mixed results.

Good to get a referral.

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I like how alix was tagged as part of mbb.

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Not at all. Plenty of ex-bankers here. It depends on your specialty

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Not difficult

Depends on bank but generally, consulting firms are receptive. My DMs are open

Agree

Not difficult. Happy to chat if helpful

https://www.efinancialcareers.co.uk/news/2022/01/salaries-mckinsey--co-big-4?utm_source=GLOBAL_ALL_ENG&utm_medium=SM_FB&utm_campaign=ED_NEWS&fbclid=IwAR2F2UEYwVIdbFuSSRX3xW3Fv4oQeQxE53iSgV6l-zvkHWc1nqi6jsAUN-0

I think they used to be. This past year has just been so busy. Ecm at my bank is online until midnight most nights plus works a lot of Sunday.

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