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How to move from being a Software Engineer in a big hedge fund to MBB?

Application application process application strength Application timing apply or not Corporate Finance financial analysis Financial risk management firsttime Quantitative risk management

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Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! It´s not the most obvious move, but there are much more weird ones for sure. As you say, you will need some polishing on client-facing skills and presentation-related skills, but nothing that cannot be done ... (read entire answer)

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Type of cases in a somewhat hybrid role - preparation tips

consulting Corporate Finance Finance Financial risk management investment banking Private Equity Quantitative risk management Risk Management

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Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, I would prepare for the following: Due-diligence of the target company Synergies calculation of two merging companies 1. For DD you can use the following structure: Market Size Growth rates Prof ... (read entire answer)

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Risk Management Consulting

Actuary Financial risk management Insurance risk management Quantitative risk management Risk Management Solvency II

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Hi Mari, risk manangement consulting interviews normally involve insurance cases; the methodology to solve the cases it's usually the same as for traditional strategy consulting interviews, although the focus is on a ... (read entire answer)

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