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OC&C
New answer on Mar 04, 2022
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Anonymous A asked on Mar 03, 2022

Hi everyone, it seems that there is not much information about OC&C. Could anyone share more details about OC&C, regarding its reputation and project types? Heard that OC&C is a well known brand in EU, how does it compare to other tier 2 firms and is it a good place to develop long term career in consulting? Thank you!

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Maikol
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replied on Mar 03, 2022
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OC&C is mostly known for commercial due diligence and vendor due diligence. In that segment, they have a good name. 
They are also involved in business planning projects and some PMO for large enterprises, but it is not their focus.

If with Tier-2 firms you mean AlixPartners, Oliver Wyman, Alvares & Marsal, Roland Berger, ADL, Simon-Kucher, LEK, I personally think that OC&C is not at the same level, since their services are very specialized. Obviously they are trying to expand their project portfolio in other topics, but I understand there is some work needed.


 

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Ian
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Hi there,

In terms of reputation my understanding is they have a good reputation, though they aren't really tier 2 but rather a boutique.

If you're preparing for cases you'll want to focus on what they're know for (PE, M&A, CPG, TMT, Retail, etc).

In terms of whether it's a good place to develop a career it depends on what you want, your skills/cultural fit, etc. Get networking!

Here's some information around OW's acquisition a few years back: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/oliver-wyman-acquired-occ-8592

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Pedro
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It's a good firm, although lost a bit of traction when sold part of its business (i.e. offices in some countries) to EY-Parthenon. 

Their focus is on Commercial Due Diligence type of work, and more specifically in retail.

It is well respected and has quality people, but not exactly a Tier2, as it has a very narrow focus. 

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Charlotte
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Dear candidate,

I can only comment on the UK, there their reputation is strong. It is definetely a great place to start your career, but you may also want to look for a firm that is less specialized.

Best regards,

Charlotte

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Florian
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Hey there,

I can't really comment much on their reputation and work, however, I want to note that I had my most creative case interview there for an internship application years back.

The interviewer asked me to come up with a case on my own and then had me solve it in an almost one-hour interview. Cool experience and definitely different and more challenging than what I have seen at any other firm at that point.

Cheers,

Florian

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