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Does Singapore MBB only accept Singaporeans for their consulting roles? How about other roles?

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on Oct 12, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi,

I worked in SG MBB - they do accept non-Singaporeans for both consulting and support roles. 

However this is often dependent on the existing quota for non-Singaporeans available. 

Anrian
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on Jun 21, 2020
Ex Kearney Senior Manager | Ex McKinsey Engagement Manager | Interviewer & Case Coach at McKinsey (200+ Real Interviews)

Hi There,

Not entirely true. There is a lot of non-Singaporean Consultants who are accepted and are currently working in MBB Singapore.

Yes, it is much more difficult for an Expat to get in, especially if you have never worked/studied in Singapore before. Yet, I wouldn't say it's impossible.

Udayan
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on Jun 21, 2020
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

No - there is no requirement to be a Singaporean national to work as a consultant for MBB in Singapore

Ian
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on Jun 21, 2020
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

No, like with any MBB office you can always apply from outside.

Of course, your odds are lower and I highly advise you both 1) Network within that office and 2) Ensure you resume has relevant experience (languages, work experience, education, etc.) to that office

Emily
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on Jun 24, 2020
9 years in MBB Southeast Asia & China| 8 years as MBB interviewer | Free intro call

No, there are many other nationalities working in Singapore MBB for sure, Singaporeans makes up less than 50% (or maybe even < 40%) of the consulting team I'd say. 

That said, if all other things equal, Singaporean or PR could stand a higher chance of getting in. This is due to Singapore gov rules. 

Best,

Emily

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on Jun 22, 2020

Hello, Singapore offices are cosmopolitan. best

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Clara
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on Jun 23, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

No, not at all!

This is precisely why this offices are so "sexy", everyone from outside wants to get in!

It´s basically driven by very high salaries and a wonderful tax system, that allows you to get rich quickly -in simple words-, by working the same that you would in Europe or the US. 

However, it´s very hard to get in, long waitlist. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

Luca
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on Jun 23, 2020
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

Hi there,

Nope, there are people that are not Singaporeans working from MBB in Singapore at any role.

Best,
Luca

Gaurav
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edited on Nov 15, 2020
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hi there,

Of course not, no worries. There are a lot of international workers who are not only consultants. 

But don’t forget that the office in Singapore is one of the most competitive, you need to have a strong application. 

Do you need any further help?

All the best, 

GB

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