What is everyone’s perception about a Chief of Staff role in a Big 4? Also what sort of opportunities come after a 12 month secondment in this role? Would welcome thoughts as I’m thinking of applying for the internal transfer.

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The work will probably suck-pushing paper, setting up meetings, doing damage control. Even with that, it will be a good experience because you will get exposure to lots of senior leadership and you will get an insiders perspective.

Just make sure you can get along with your boss and ask what their expectations will be.

Chief of Staff to what level and where do you want to go after?

If that’s the head of advisory, that would be a great experience.

It has been quoted many times from what I’ve seen that a Chief of Staff is a glorified Executive Assistant. I would only do it if you have an exit plan out of the role.

Could be, but also can be a parter-level job or a springboard into MD / partner.

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