What analytical and financial‑modelling skills are essential for roles at Analysys Mason or Altman Solon?

Congrats on making it to the next round.

For TMT, the following can be expected:

Key models / tools

• Telecom market sizing and subscriber/revenue forecasting models (e.g. ARPU, churn, penetration curves)
• Infrastructure cost modelling (e.g. capex/opex breakdown for fiber, 5G rollouts)
• Competitive pricing and unit economics (e.g. MVNO vs. MNO margin models)

Skill‑building focus

• Prioritise Excel-based modelling (esp. scenario and sensitivity analysis)
• Strengthen your ability to triangulate information as it is often sparse

Partner‑round preparation

• Expect discussion about industry shifts (e.g. satellite internet, 5G monetisation, tower sharing) and how you'd advise clients
• Fit questions often explore communication under pressure, learning speed, project experience, and desired personality traits vs corporate values

Best of luck!

Hey there 😊

congrats on reaching the final round – that’s already a strong signal 🚀 For Analysys Mason or Altman Solon, here’s how I’d focus your prep:

🔧 Key Analytical Tools

1. Market Sizing & Forecast Models – often Excel-based with heavy use of assumptions, scenarios & sensitivities
2. Unit Economics + Business Case Modeling – e.g. for 5G rollouts, fiber, OTT models
3. Valuation & ROI Models – simple DCFs or IRR-driven cases tied to infrastructure investments

🎯 Skill-Building Focus

• Deepen advanced Excel (index-match, dynamic modeling, scenario tools)
• Sharpen storytelling with numbers – insight-to-slide synthesis
• Consider light practice in SQL basics for structured data pulls 📊

💼 Partner Interview Tips
Expect:

• Mini-cases on strategic telco topics (e.g. MVNO launch, spectrum auction, fiber ROI)
• Fit questions on your client handling, problem solving style, and TMT interest
• Clear, structured thinking + commercial intuition = key 💡

Let me know if you’d like a mock case or targeted partner-round prep! 💬📈

Best, Alessa