Get Active in Our Amazing Community of Over 451,000 Peers!

Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Case Partners to connect and practice with!
Meeting Board
Consulting Q&A
Case Partner

[FT Offer] OW Dubai Vs Strategy& Deals

Multiple offers Oliver Wyman strategy&
New answer on Apr 03, 2021
7 Answers
1.7 k Views
Anonymous A asked on Jan 21, 2021

Curious to know your thoughts on this- which would you pick?

-S& does a lot of PE CDD/ Growth Strategy work which would be good for exiting PE later whilst OW Dubai is mostly public sector work which I also don't mind but might not allign with my current goals (see below)
-Comp in Dubai is >2x LDN
-S& LDN only sponsors MBA for EU biz schools (from what I know which is not that ideal) whilst OW sponsors for the top US-based schools

Looking to hopefully exit to PE/VC/Big Tech in the future (getting a good MBA is a bonus)

OW is looking more attractive at the moment but I'm worried about the working culture there (more accustomed to London- been living there for a while)

Any input is appreciated!

(edited)

I want to be notified about updates regarding this question via email

Overview of answers

Upvotes
  • Upvotes
  • Date ascending
  • Date descending
Best answer
Denis
Expert
 replied on Jan 21, 2021
Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews

Hi,

I could draft an answer where I say it all depends and totally comes down to you - and that is always true. However, that kind of answer would not help you.

I would not be concerned about compensation. IMHO, you answered the question yourself, consulting is a stepping stone for you into PE VC BIGTECH s/ MBA being a bonus.

I d pick Strategy& in LDN. Being able to immediately work on CDD in PE will help you to discover a plethora of different industries and you will get to experience how different funds "tick". I had done a lot of PE at Bain too and it was quite common for people to go ahead and take some time off (10+2 etc) and do an internship in PE. Some of my former PE colleagues at Bain ended up working at funds across Europe (small local funds up to the top-10 funds) along with top MBAs. For headhunters you will be a prime candidate and there is a chance you may leverage your Strategy& partners' network and develop your own network to get PE interviews.

OW - nothing to say against that. A contra argument would be your interest - you mentioned that you d not be interest in the public sector work. This could be detrimental. If you want to make a good exit and get into top MBA schools, your CV, essays, recommendation letters, interviews need to reflect this. This is only possible if you totally immerse yourself in your job and go above and beyond. And at least I could only do that if I had passion for what I was doing on the job.

Best,
Denis

Was this answer helpful?
7
Book a coaching
Anonymous A on Jan 21, 2021

Hey Denis, thank you very much for this. I think you are right and have great insights! This will definitely help me make my decision!
Ian
Expert
Content Creator
 replied on Jan 21, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there,

Ultimately, what do you prefer? Doing what you want to do where you want to be, or making money?

S& sounds like doing what you want to do/where you want to be. OW Dubai sounds like making money.

OW Dubai $ will give you flexibility down the road but you may be more "stuck" professionally. S& gives you less flexibility financially down the road, but you will have more options (in what you want) professionally.

Your choice my friend :)

Was this answer helpful?
5
Book a coaching
Anonymous replied on Jan 21, 2021

Can you add some detail to this? What's the question?

Was this answer helpful?
3
Gaurav
Expert
Content Creator
 replied on Jan 22, 2021
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360 coach(Ex-McKinsey + Certified Coach + Active recruiter)

Hi there,

You probably better concentrate on what you're interested more at the moment and what your future plans are. I agree with Denis - you probably should go with S& - you get to stay in London which you prefer, you have better exit options (like PE in your case) and you get to work on projects you're interested in.

Cheers,

GB

Was this answer helpful?
2
Book a coaching
Raj
Expert
Content Creator
 replied on Feb 21, 2021
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK

First of all congrats on both offers! I was in a similar position to you earlier and was aiming for the same exit options.

I would think through which option is better for you in the long-term. Don't necessarily index on the short-term or comp as so much of this will change in the first five years of your career.

Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss

Was this answer helpful?
1
Book a coaching
Anonymous B replied on Apr 03, 2021

Can I ask you what was your case interview question at Strategy&?

Was this answer helpful?
0
Clara
Expert
Content Creator
 replied on Jan 23, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Probably you won´t make a mistake with any, but I would try to see what is it what you want to do and star a career there.

Cheers,

Clara

Was this answer helpful?
0
Book a coaching

Related Products

Oliver Wyman Numerical Reasoning Test by PrepLounge

2.0
1 Review
  • Numerical Reasoning Test with 30 questions + solutions
  • Created by former Oliver Wyman consultants
  • Covers all important question types
USD 29
Buy now Add to cart
PrepLounge

Related Cases

Company case by Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman Case: Full Electrons Ahead

Style:
Candidate-led (usual style)
Topics:
Growth strategy, Market analysis, Market sizing, Operations strategy Growth strategy, Market analysis
Rating:
4.4
Your client, large automotive OEM WyCar, has developed its first fully electric vehicle (EV) and introduced it as a pilot on the Austrian market last year. However, sales have been far below the expected numbers. The management has engaged you to support them in understanding the reasons and advise ... Your client, large automotive OEM WyCar, has developed its first fully electric vehicle (EV) and introduced it as a pilot on the Austrian market last year. However, sales have been far below ... (Open whole case)
121.4k
Times solved
4.4
6.6k Ratings
Intermediate
Difficulty
Company case by Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman Case: Setting up a Wine Cellar

Style:
Candidate-led (usual style)
Topics:
Profitability analysis Profitability analysis
Rating:
4.1
I’m thinking about setting up a wine cellar in my basement. The way I see it, shelf space would be divided into two sections: (1) a “drinking” section where I store bottles for my own consumption and (2) an “investment” section where I store bottles that I intend to sell at a profit after they ... I’m thinking about setting up a wine cellar in my basement. The way I see it, shelf space would be divided into two sections: (1) a “drinking” section where I store bottles for my own consum ... (Open whole case)
104.9k
Times solved
4.1
3.7k Ratings
Beginner
Difficulty
Company case by Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman Case: On the Right Track

Style:
Candidate-led (usual style)
Topics:
Operations strategy, Profitability analysis Operations strategy, Profitability analysis
Rating:
4.4
TrainCo is a manufacturer of rolling stock, or trains, with production sites in three European countries. The company has seen declining profitability over the past years; however, they are currently in a very good position to bid for and win a big contract for regional trains for a Swiss national r ... TrainCo is a manufacturer of rolling stock, or trains, with production sites in three European countries. The company has seen declining profitability over the past years; however, they are ... (Open whole case)
74.7k
Times solved
4.4
4.6k Ratings
Beginner
Difficulty
Expert case by Francesco

BCG Case Style - Online Groceries [NEW]

Style:
Candidate-led (usual style)
Topics:
Market entry, Operations strategy Market entry, Operations strategy
Rating:
5.0
Our client is a supermarket chain that is considering whether they should enter the emerging online grocery delivery business where consumers order their groceries online and have them delivered to their homes. Currently, two competitors have entered the online market in the client's area in San Fra ... Our client is a supermarket chain that is considering whether they should enter the emerging online grocery delivery business where consumers order their groceries online and have them deliv ... (Open whole case)
8.0k
Times solved
5.0
< 100 Ratings
Intermediate
Difficulty
Expert case by Francesco

Bain Case Style - Growth offensive at ChemCorp [NEW]

Style:
Candidate-led (usual style)
Topics:
Growth strategy, Market analysis Growth strategy, Market analysis
Rating:
4.0
Your client is the Performance Chemicals division (revenues of $500 million) of a Specialty Chemicals Company with total revenues of $14 billion. The CEO wants the company to become the fastest-growing specialty chemicals company and has therefore asked all the divisions to present growth strat ... Your client is the Performance Chemicals division (revenues of $500 million) of a Specialty Chemicals Company with total revenues of $14 billion. The CEO wants the company to become the fast ... (Open whole case)
8.0k
Times solved
4.0
< 100 Ratings
Intermediate
Difficulty

Similar Questions

ACTION PLAN

5 answers

Strategy& and Middle East Case Studies Structure

3 answers

Consulting applications strategy

5 answers
Denis gave the best answer
Show information

Denis

Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews
99
Meetings
2,161
Q&A Upvotes
10
Awards
5.0
23 Reviews
Book a coaching
Visit the profile of Denis

Related Products

Oliver Wyman Numerical Reasoning Test by PrepLounge

Similar Questions

ACTION PLAN

5 answers

Strategy& and Middle East Case Studies Structure

3 answers

Consulting applications strategy

5 answers
Cookie and Privacy Settings
This website uses cookies to enable essential functions like the user login and sessions. ... (Read more) We also use cookies and third-party tools to improve your surfing experience on preplounge.com. You can choose to activate only essential cookies or all cookies. You can always change your preference in the cookie and privacy settings. This link can also be found in the footer of the site. If you need more information, please visit our privacy policy.
Data processing in the USA: By clicking on "I accept", you also consent, in accordance with article 49 paragraph 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR, to your data being processed in the USA. The USA is not considered to have adequate data protection legislation. If you need more information please view the individual settings.
I accept
Manage settings individually
Questions or Feedback?
Select category
  • Select category
  • Case Interview Preparation
  • Coaching
  • Technical Problems
  • Other
Your name
Your email address
Cancel