Roland Berger's London office

Hi there,

I'm a bit concerned that you had a full call/conversation with an RB consultant but didn't get that information! Reflect a bit on why and how you could drive the next call better to get this answer!

As RB themselves say (on their site):

"We think our perspective is a little different. Sure, we're looking for brilliant strategists. But beyond that, we want innovators. People who think big and see connections where others don't.

Above all, we're looking for personality. Being a true individual – your own person – takes character, strength and integrity. Exactly the qualities that make an exceptional consultant.

Do you have a wealth of outside interests? We'd love to hear more. They're what makes you a well-rounded person. We'll give you the space and support to develop your interests and charitable pursuits."

I perosnally do not have a lot of experience with RB, but I highyl recommend you get information from the following:

1. Google searching
2. RB's website itself
3. Better questioning during networking calls

Hi there,

Probably the most unique point about RB is our origin - we're the only global top tier strategy consulting firm with European (German) roots. Our core markets are Europe and Asia, but growing very rapidly in America as well. In terms of our differentiation to clients, we really try to customize/ tailor our solutions for each client. We are very pragmatic in the way we work. We avoid any one-size-fits-all approach/ generic frameworks. 

I have worked with RB for 5.5 years (mostly in Asia) so please feel free to message me directly if you have any specific questions. I can speak in more detail. 

As for the London office, I understand they have been doing well recently and growing quite rapidly. I recommend you to speak directly to consultants from the London office to address more specific questions (try via LinkedIn).

Hi there,

regarding the specificities of Roland Berger compared to others consulting companies, you can first of all be assured that the core of the work will be the same (e.g. coverage of industries and topics, overall project approach). Still, I'd like to state the following two facts that are actually differentiating:

• Roland Berger is strictly structured in practices ("competence centers" or “CCs”) out of which you need to choose one right from the start. Thus, you will not have the typical newcomer experience in other consulting companies of working across many different industries and functions in the first couple of years. Depending on the practice, you will either be fixated on the industry or the function you will be working. However, the more senior you get, the more focused you'll become anyways, so the difference to other consulting companies  with regards to the level of specialization will diminish with time.
• Roland Berger is of German origin and thus the corporate culture is similar but still different to U.S.- or European-stemmed consulting companies. The German culture, language and communication is considered more direct and less embellishing, most times resulting in a more direct and straightforward type of corporate language as well.

I cannot tell if the London office culture specifically has detached from the German origin of Roland Berger, but I suppose you will still need to adapt to a more direct communication style nonetheless (depending on where you come from).

In case you need another source of information regarding London office, I'd be happy to introduce you to a friend of mine who has been working there for a couple of years.

Best,

Hagen

Hi!

RB consultants are the best ones to get the information you're looking for. I would recommend reaching out to other current employees or alumni.

Hope this helps.

Best,

Anto

Best idea would be to have another call with your contact at RB and be sure to ask these questions. From what I know, RB is a more localised firm vs more globally consistent systems in MBB.