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

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 :)

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.