PwC Deals Strategy

Hi there,

1) Yes. There are a number of transferable skills here. Of course, this isn't a silver bullet, but you can indeed leverage this experience to support a move to MBB

2) Yes

3) Relates to #1. I wouldn't say "highly regard" but yes this experience does indeed build your story for a shift to MBB PIPE

See below for some additional information:

What to expect in general

You should absolutely expect cases/questions to be much more deal focused. As such, you should practice M&A/DD cases.

Furthermore, they would absolutely expect you to leverage your existing experience in your answers.

Finally, I interviewed with PwC in their Technology practice and I can tell you that it felt much less "case-y" than the pure strategy firms. As such, just be prepared to not be taken through a whole case. As an example, off the bat I was asked "How would you organize a backlog of IT enhancements". Of course, I used my judgement to not treat it like a case and just went through the classifications/process I would use and why. Make sure to read the cues here!

How to Prepare

1) Search on M&A/Acquisitions/Valuation here (already done): https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases?language=en&topic[]=1&topic[]=19&sort=real-case-desc&page=1&perPage=20

2) Google and casebooks are your friend. For example (https://managementconsulted.com/case-interview/case-interview-examples-master-list/)...go to the various company sections to find M&A cases

Hello!

I did a lot of M&A back in the day in McK, and we used to work a lot with the PwC team that you are recalling. 

My thoughts: 

1. Yes, sure. Tier 2 is always a good step forward to MBB
2. Yes, indeed, that would be an advantage, since it´s closely related to the topic they cover
3. Unforutnately, I don´t know

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

Hi,

Answering point-by-point.

1. Yes it is. It is relevant experience for you also on the eyes of the top consultancies.

2. Yes it does. Both aspects ar relevant on the job. I don't expect they'll require complex/deeply analytical competences when applying. And I think they won't be needed once hired (e.g. modelling LBO transactions, etc.).

3. It is relevant experience, so they'll take that into consideration when you'll apply.

Hope this helps.

Best,

Antonello

Hi,

1. Yes. It is a good step forward and I've seen this happens many times
2. Yes. During my time in Strategy& I collaborated with them several times and their scope always focus on the corporate finance aspect
3. It will help in getting an interview, but you still need to pass their case interview

Best,
Iman

Hello there!

I would give "yes" to all the questions:

• it's totally possible to jump to MBB having gained the needed skills
• the focus is on both, finance skills are highly relevant
• such experience is regarded (probably not highly)

Preparing for the regular case interviews would help a lot, though there are some nuances Ian has mentioned.

Cheers,
GB

Hi,

1) Yes. It's a client service business with a relevant skillset. Thus it fits for MBB

2) Seems like you have two questions in one. It's more related to finance and modeling and you need to have corporate finance knowledge

3) They will, but I would not put stakes on that. The hiring at finance practices is limited and it's more likely that you'll be hired as a generalist

Best

Totally agree with other coaches's comments. 

Also, generally you wont go wrong with the Deals practice of BIG4- its sort of their DNA trickling over from their audit practice.