What can I expect in the final Partner interview for a Manager position at Baringa?

Hi there, 

Congrats on getting this far!

Yes, a few things to keep in mind for last round interview:

1. Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms communicate the feedback from the previous rounds to the final interviewer. It's important then to show the final interviewer that you have a growth mindset and are reactive to feedback. This matters immensely. Make sure you are clear on your development areas and that you get the right support to polish them before the final interview.
2. Expect less structure. Senior interviewers already have the confidence that you are a decent candidate, your skills having been already vetted by their younger colleagues. They are rather more interested in your as a person and your way of thinking. So they might present you with an unusual case, or one that is created on the spot or no case altogether. Expect anything.
3. Focus on excellent communication. Senior interviewers care a lot about how clearly you communicate and how you manage to forge a connection with the interviewer. It's important to be top-down and concise as much as possible with your answers, while allowing the conversation to flow in a natural way.
4. Put yourself in their shoes. The one question senior interviewers are asking themselves throughout the interview is what will happen when they'll put you in front of a client they've groomed for years? Make sure that even based on this first impression you seem somebody who can be trusted and who can work with any client regardless of how difficult they might be.

As a last note, if you want to increase the likelihood of success, consider hiring a coach to assess your readiness for the final interview. 

This question has been asked previously in a similar fashion. You can read it HERE.

Best,

Cristian

Congrats on making it to the final round. This is what you can expect.

At this stage, they already know you can do the job. Now they want to see if you're the right fit and if they can put you in front of clients. It'll feel more like a conversation than a formal interview. But they're still assessing you closely.

They'll probably ask about your story. Why Baringa? Why this practice? Why now? They'll dig into your experience and what your role actually was. Expect follow-ups. They'll also want to know how you handle things like difficult clients, team issues, conflict, and uncertainty. And they might ask for your point of view on industry trends or where you see opportunities. Have a few thoughtful questions ready for them too.

What they're really looking for is this: can they picture you leading a client meeting? Do you understand how consulting and client relationships work? Would they enjoy working with you? Are you confident but not arrogant?

To prepare, know your key stories well and be ready to go deeper. Research the Partners on LinkedIn. Understand what Baringa does in this practice and any recent news. Prepare 3-4 smart questions that show you've done your homework.

One more thing. Be yourself. They want to see the real you. Have a conversation, not a performance.

Good luck.

hey there :)

In a final Partner interview at Baringa this is usually a very conversational fit and leadership discussion focused on whether they trust you as a future leader, how you think, how you work with clients and teams, and if you truly fit the culture. Prepare clear stories on impact, leadership, conflict, client ownership and your motivation for Baringa, and be authentic, reflective and confident rather than overly rehearsed. Happy to help you fine tune answers if you want, just reach out anytime.

best,
Alessa :)

Congratulations on making it to the final stage—that's a huge achievement, especially at the experienced Manager level. This round operates under a different set of rules than the preceding case interviews.

For a 45-minute Partner interview with two Partners for a Manager role, they are not primarily interested in seeing you structure another profitability case. Your prior rounds confirmed you can do the work. The Partners are using this time to assess Executive Presence and Commercial Acumen. They need confirmation that you can be placed in front of their toughest client tomorrow, build trust immediately, and identify the seeds of the next project. They are essentially vetting you as a mini-Partner.

You should prepare for a very intense, conversational experience review. Expect the questions to center around high-stakes situations: detailed examples of navigating extreme client politics, how you handled a project on the brink of failure, and your strategy for mentoring and developing junior talent. Critically, you must be prepared to articulate your vision for the role: "Why Baringa, why this practice, and specifically, what kind of project are you going to help us sell in your first year?" The Partners are checking your conviction and your pipeline awareness.

To prepare, spend less time on case math and more time crafting 3-4 deep, highly contextualized stories about true leadership and failure. Your Q&A time is also an opportunity to demonstrate your strategic thinking—ask about their practice's growth strategy for the next 18 months or their biggest current sales challenge. Show them you are already thinking like a partner focused on the firm's growth, not just your project workload.

All the best!

Hi there,

In a final Partner interview at Baringa for a Manager role, the focus is much less on case mechanics and more on judgment, leadership, and fit. With two Partners and a 45-minute format, expect a senior-level, conversational discussion rather than a full case interview.

You may get a short business or scenario discussion, but it’s usually high level. Partners will probe how you make decisions under ambiguity, manage clients and stakeholders, lead teams, and handle delivery challenges. Expect questions around leadership, conflict, impact, and motivation for Baringa and the specific practice.

What they’re really assessing is whether they would trust you as a Manager with clients and teams. Strong communication, maturity, and presence matter as much as what you say. Prepare clear leadership examples and be ready to articulate how you’d add value to the practice.

Best,
Evelina

Hi there,

Expect more behavioral questions so prepared to communicate concisely and demonstrate confidence and gravitas as this is for a managerial position. They want to know that they can put you infront of clients.