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Anonymous A

on Jul 22, 2021

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Consulting exit to trading

Have consultants gone on to become traders? Is this possible?

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Francesco

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on Jul 23, 2021

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Hi there,

I guess it may be possible but it is definitely not typical. Trading is not a typical exit for consulting – the daily job and skillset required are quite different.

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Francesco

Anonymous B

on Jul 23, 2021

I saw some posts on Fishbowl the other day of a McK BA currently interviewing for Akuna Trading. I think you need technical chops before you go to MBB, but I'm sure a quick Linkedin search can yield some examples.

Ian

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on Jul 22, 2021

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

Honestly, I've seen a lot of exits but I've never seen this one. I'm not saying it's not possible, but have just never seen it.

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on Jul 23, 2021

Personally I have not come across anyone I know or in my network making this move. But well, nothing is impossible and the great thing about Consulting is that is does equip you will some awesome skills- problem solving, structured/critical thinking, communication, relationship building, working in fast paced environment etc. I guess al lot of these transferrable skills can be taken!