Do consulting firms usually give sign-on bonus to experienced hire?

Yes - you can always negotiate your sign on bonus. Be reasonable though as MBB salaries increase by a lot each year so you will most likely make up for any lost income within 1 year.

They might. I would try to practice the motivation before getting on the call with the recruiter. I'd go along the lines of what you're suggesting in terms of losing the bonus with your current employer, and that you're so very excited about joining them, and whether there's anything they can do in this situation. 

If they hesitate, your best response is to go silent. Don't talk after you ask the question. Old school negotiation technique ;)

At post-MBA/experienced hire level, do expect a sign-on bonus of ~30,000 USD when joining an MBB (this is just a ballpark figure). It is typically paid out in USD, not local currency, which means that it´s a somewhat centrally coordinated bonus scheme.

Yes they do!

And yes, one classic negotiation tactic is to flag what you're “losing” by switching to them. Flag your upcoming annual bonus and ask if they can add a sign-on bonus to compensate this lost income.

You can also flag salary discrepency and/or relocation costs as additional reasons for the bonus. Don't be afraid to research “market rates” for sign-on bonuses and flag this as well!

Do so politely, and re-assert your interest in the firm. Let them know you'll sign on the dotted line if they can make this happen.

Yes, they do (or may) give sign-in bonus. The number depends on your rank (and situation), but you can think of 20-25% of the yearly base salary.

Yes, you can ask them to compensate for bonus loss - that is one of the reasons they give the sign-in bonus (also to help with relocation). 

Just be aware that they won't cover you bonus on top of the sign-in bonus (that would be paying twice for the same thing).

Hi!

Yes, consultancies usually provide sign-in bonuses to post-MBA candidates.

The exact amount varies according to the specific profile and seniority and I tend to agree with the ranges given by other coaches.

You can definitely ask to compensate for bonus loss but it probably won't add up to the sign-in one.

Hope this helps.

Good luck,

Anto

Most companies do pay a sign-on bonus anywhere from 10%-25% of total annual salary, depending on your role & level. 

Usually, this bonus is paid upfront all at once and should you leave within 6 months or 12 months, pro-rated amount must be returned. Check the specifics with HR.

You can always negotiate as your heart wants.

Middle-east offices will typically give you a ‘relocation-bonus’ instead of a signing bonus.