Is there an exit from MBB Dubai to Asset Management/SWFs?

Question

I've been offered a position at BCG Dubai recently, with the help of two partners from my school. If I'm 100% honest I would say I applied as a plan B in the first place. I am also offered a position in commercial real estate credit research in London.

My biggest priority is moving into Asset Management in the future - I couldn't recruit right out of MSc due to the extremely limited seats. My question here is, could it be possible to leverage experience from BCG to move into Asset Management or a Sovereign Wealth Fund also in the region? Would it make sense to go back to school for an MBA to make the move?

I'm currently studying for CFA level 3 while doing my masters at a top European university, with internships mostly in fixed income/rates trading. Would highly appreciate your insight. Thank you.

Answer 1

Hey there,

Definitely possible. When I was 13 months at McKinsey, I got a headhunter offer for a sovereign wealth fund in the region, and my EM at that time got an offer at the same fund for a higher position.

I don't think you need an MBA for that move but it could potentially help.

All the best!

Cheers,

Florian

Answer 2

Hi there,

Definitely possible. Of course, a lot of this is on you as well (the projects you push for while there, the networking you do, the way you setup your LinkedIn profile, etc.).

Answer 3

Yes, definitively an option, and I don't think you need an MBA (but it is a good plan B option). MBB is respected and sometimes they actually look for ex-consultants for certain posicions (actually, I was recently invited to recruit for one of those funds).