How flexible is the remote work policy in MBB ME?

Hi,

There is really no way to have an 'average' answer. The project and client will determine the working model.

• For e.g. if you are on a due diligence, you may meet the client for readouts but 80% of the time you are working out of your home office
• For e.g. if you are on a transformation, you will likely be at the client site the majority of the week
  • And even on the days that you are not at the client site, there will be internal team meetings etc.

Lets put it this way - consulting is a people business. Whether it's external or internal - and honestly I wouldn't try and join and try and do the work remotely.. it really just doesn't work if you ask me.

Hi there,

The answer is it depends. May differ by client, by project, and by requirements of the role you’ll play. One cannot determine upfront, but you’re likely to be on client more often than not (unless you’re doing things like outside-in analysis or taking on a minimal client stakeholder Workstream/task). Beyond just clients, co-location is also good for team connectivity and quickly building that chemistry because you never really work with the same people repeatedly enough.

If you are pursuing remote projects, you might need to do a bit more networking within the firm you’ll join to get them…but these would be limited. At some stage, you’ll need to demonstrate your “client hands”, in-person project create that platform pretty well for client-facing roles.

Adding to the more general answers from the other coaches above. My experience shows that (client-specific) cultures also play a significant role in this. For many firms, clients in the ME tend to place more value on consultant face time which will as a result be reflected in (limitations to) remote working policies.

Hi!

• How often do you need to be on-site at the client or in the office?

  Often, that’s the standard.

• Is remote work allowed, or do clients expect you to be present?

  It’s a people’s business, you have to be present for the client, for your team and your career.

• Are you allowed to work remotely from another country (with some jet lag)?

  I don’t know, but probably it doesn’t matter considering the above.

• What are typical working hours like?

  14 - 18h depending on the project. Fridays are shorter and weekends are free.

• Any flexibility depending on team or project?

  Regarding what? 
  
  Best,

  Mari

As other coaches have said, it really depends on the project you’re on.

Actually, my advice would be to try and work in person as much as you can, especially in your first year.

You’ll learn much quicker that way.