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Anonymous A asked on Sep 03, 2020

Hi all!

If you are aware, could you, please, share what are the differences between MBB firms in Moscow? Like which one has the strongest pipeline of projects, specializes in specific industries, etc? What's amount of people working in each of MBBs in Moscow?

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Hi,

Feel free to reach out - will provide a lot of details. In short:

  • McKinsey, 300+ ppl, strongest pipeline, fastest career growth, Major industries - oil&gas, mining, banking, retail
  • BCG, 200+ ppl, less projects than McK, better culture, Major industries - Banking, mining, oil&gas, healthcare, automotive
  • Bain, <100 ppl, small office, slow career growth, Major industries - Major airline, retail

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