Where Should I Work? Bain or Boston Consulting Group
When it comes to the consulting industry, there are three top dogs: McKinsey, Bain, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). These three elite firms offer a unique blend of prestige, expertise, and history, which make them highly sought-after employers, particularly for MBA grads. But since they’re all part of the same exclusive club, how do you know where to accept a job offer: Bain or BCG or McKinsey?
Continue reading…International Option: Pros and Cons of Earning a Master’s in Finance in the UK Instead of the U.S.
A Master’s in Finance is fast becoming one of the most popular degrees in the world. According to The Financial Times, “global demand for masters in finance (MiF) degree courses increased slightly in 2018,” due to a number of factors including ROI, career paths for graduates, and costs.
Continue reading…The Newest MBA Jobs in London
While many MBA graduates from U.S. schools opt to pursue careers close to home, there are many who wish to take their skills abroad.
This week’s list of jobs sheds some light on London, a global financial hub and cosmopolitan city that has long been an ideal setting to start one’s professional journey in Europe. MBA graduates with international aspirations would do well to continue reading about some of the newest London finance careers.
Consultant — Bain and Co.
With 58 offices in 37 countries, Bain and Co. is a global consulting firm that works closely with clients to deliver the results they deserve. The company is considered to be one of the best places to work, having won Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” award four non-consecutive years (2012, 2014, 2017, 2019).
Bain is currently hiring Consultants for its London office. In this position, the new hire will lead a small team. Together with said team members, this person will work closely with clients both in the United Kingdom and throughout the European continent. The position requires at least five years of previous relevant experience, and an MBA is required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Researching the client’s organization and industry
- Identifying issues, developing hypotheses, and executing analyses
- Creating a plan of implementation and managing its execution
More positions can be found at the Bain website.
EII EMEA Product – Thematic Segment – Associate/Vice President — BlackRock
BlackRock is a global investment management firm based in New York City. Originally founded in 1988, it is now the world’s largest asset manager with $6.84 trillion in assets under management.
BlackRock is hiring an Associate/Vice President for its London office. The person hired to this position will work as a member of the ETF and Index Investing Product Team, which is responsible for product management, new product innovation, and commercialization of the iShares UCITS ETF range. The new hire is responsible for helping the company position itself as a market leader and strong partner to its clients. The position requires at least five years of relevant prior experience, and an MBA is preferred.
Key responsibilities include:
- Creating and coordinating investment insights around thematic investing
- Coordinating internal training for global sales teams
- Overseeing launch of new products
More career opportunities can be found at the BlackRock website.
Sales Lead UKI – Procurement Services — IBM
International Business Machines, better known as IBM, is a juggernaut in the technological world. IBM is obviously well known for its mainframes and numerous contributions to our modern world (e.g., ATM, magnetic stripe card, hard disk drives), you might also be acquainted with the company’s more recent work with cloud computing and artificial intelligence, exemplified by Watson.
IBM is hiring a Sales Lead for its office in London. The person hired for this position will work to increase IBM’s presence in the United Kingdom and Ireland by gaining new clients and growing and developing a sales pipeline. This position requires candidates to have a history in either procurement or a service environment as well as experience of delivery in a consultancy or shared services environment. This position requires candidates to possess an MBA.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining working relationships with sectors through cluster leaders and account partners
- Managing the development of the sales opportunity pipeline
- Developing innovative commercial models
There are more opportunities posted at the IBM website.
Engagement Manager — McKinsey and Company
McKinsey is well known as a power player in the consulting world. Initially founded as a small operation in 1926, the company has since expanded to 127 offices with a global staff of over 27,000. While the company maintains a tight grip on its PR, McKinsey’s effects are felt throughout the marketplace.
McKinsey is hiring an Engagement Manager to work out of its London office. The person hired for this position will lead a team of three to five consultants with the aim to help clients achieve new highs. The new hire will work on-site and is responsible for the overall project and its outcome. This position requires relevant prior experience, and an MBA is required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and implementing business performance approaches
- Working closely with clients to ensure positive, sustainable results
- Gathering and analyzing information
The McKinsey website has listings for more positions, both in London and elsewhere.
Top MBA Recruiters: GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in London. As for 2015, it’s the sixth-largest pharmaceutical company in the world with annual revenue of £30.821 billion in 2018.
The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and as of 2016, it was the fourth-largest company with a market capitalization around £81 billion. It has a secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
Some of its top-selling products include Advair, Avodart, Flovent, Abreva, Lovaza, Lamictal, and Nicoderm. GSK also has many legacy products listed as essential medicines by the World Health Organization, including amoxicillin, mercaptopurine, pyrimethamine, and zidovudine. Continue reading…
Register for the 2019 Forté MBA Forums for Women
Registration is open for the 2019 Forté MBA Forums. Designed for women considering an MBA, the Forums provide an ideal opportunity to learn more about the value of an MBA from admissions reps, alumnae, and current students at top business schools. Open to all women—career changers, college students planning the future, or career professionals looking to go to the next level—the events provide a distinct MBA advantage.
About the Forté MBA Forums
The MBA Forums are FREE and held in 11 cities across the U.S. and Europe. The events are a chance for women to build their peer support network and meet other successful businesswomen from a diverse range of industries. The MBA Forums offers exclusive insights into the MBA admissions process.
“The Forté Forum event provided the exact insights we were looking for,” said Madeline Keulen, Forté MBA Forum attendee and 2019 HBS alum. “Most of the schools I was interested in had representatives at the event who could speak to the specifics of their programs, and panels of alumni enhanced the richness of the experience through their personal stories of why they chose to pursue an MBA. I have a much better sense of where I’d fit best.”
2019 Event Dates and Locations
- August 12, Washington, D.C.
- August 13, Houston, TX
- August 14, Atlanta, GA
- August 15, Boston, MA
- August 19, Los Angeles, CA
- August 20, Seattle, WA
- August 22, San Francisco, CA
- August 26, Toronto, Canada
- August 27, Chicago, IL
- August 28, New York City, NY
- October 29, London, England
Sample Event Format
6–8:15 p.m. – Registration and School Fair
- Connect with admissions at top business schools
- Learn more about the admissions process
- Find the right school for you
- Networking reception
7–8 p.m. – MBA Alumnae Panel
Get advice and hear stories from top MBA women in a range of industries and at various career stages. Learn what motivated them to earn their MBA and the successes and challenges they’ve faced.
8:15–9 p.m. – Admissions Panel
Enjoy a panel of seasoned MBA admissions professionals from top programs. Learn more about admissions requirements, researching schools, applications, and financing.
Visit the site to see more details about locations and to register!
5 Most Affordable UK MBA Programs
The UK is home to many top business schools known worldwide. From London Business School to Oxford Saïd, many cutting edge institutions offer MBA educations second to none. However, these schools also tend to come with a hefty price tag. An MBA from LBS will cost you around £82,000 ($99,548 USD) while Oxford Saïd costs £57,200 ($69,440 USD).
So, where can you go to school in the UK and earn an AACSB accredited MBA for far less? We’re highlighting five of the most affordable UK MBA programs below—three in the £18,000 range and two in the £30,000 range.
