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Tier 2 UK consulting (S& Deals / Oliver Wyman / Roland Berger) to PE?

Was wondering as to the ability of consultants at Tier 2 shops to move over to upper mid-market or megafund PE, assuming that they have gotten involved with due diligences and PE-related work? Or is this something that's more or less MBB-exclusive?

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Clara
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on May 08, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

I have seen a handful of people doing that from MBB and, as you say, the key is to demonstrate involvement and expertise in the topics (and excel in the interview, of course, as always). 

For this transition, as others, MBB sounds stronger than Tier 2 as a background, but that doesn´t mean it can´t be done (provided the above). 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

on May 07, 2022
#1 Rated McKinsey Coach | Top MBB Coach | Verifiable success rates

Hi there, 

It's not MBB exclusive. It's not even management consulting exclusive. 

What I rather think is important is to have indeed experience in working in private equity and to show a long term interest and ability in the field. Where you got that experience can set you apart, but is for sure not the decisional factor. 

Ian
Coach
on May 08, 2022
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

I completely agree with Christian, this is not exclusive to MBB at all.

Ultimately if this is a move you want to make, you need to demonstrate a high level of ability (promotions, etc.), get relevant projects, network extensively etc.

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