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Sia Partners is a global management consulting firm. With expertise in more than 30 sectors and services—including banking, insurance, healthcare, telecommunications and media, energy, resources and utilities, transportation and logistics, industry and retail, government, and technology industries—they optimize client projects worldwide. In their own words, through their Consulting for Good approach, they strive for next-level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transf...
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Vault Verdict
As one of the leading consulting firms established in Europe, it’s no surprise to find that Sia Partners appears to be weathering the recent economic environment well. Insiders report that utilization rates have been high of late, with aggressive growth targets for the future adding to a sense of a firm that is on the march. With that growth, of course, comes opportunity for consultants to grow their careers—something that mostly happens on the job at Sia Partners at the moment, making the firm a better fit for those who are comfortable with operating in a less structured environment.
While there are some gripes related to compensation—particularly around the bonus structure—insiders typically appreciate day-to-day life at the firm, which comes with an ability to...
About the Company
Founded in France in 1999, Sia Partners has to date been a firm with a strong track record of success. Today, it has more than 3,000 consultants operating out of 50 offices in 20 countries and, while still heavily focused on Europe, the firm has recently increased its footprint in the U.S., suggesting that further growth there may be a target in future.
The firm operates as a global partnership, with separate entities operating in Asia, Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, the Middle East, the Netherlands, the UK, and the US. It serves clients in seven main sectors: energy, financial services, government, human resources, manufacturing and retail, telecom and media, and transportation & logistics.
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According to the firm, its cor...
Employee Reviews
"Although the numbers of consultants is always increasing (around 1,800 worldwide now), each team or market still feels like a ‘small’ company. Management is approachable.”
“Everyone is willing to help out everyone, even international colleagues across the globe. This is also reflected in promotion policy. You will never be in internal competition for a promotion. If you and your colleague both deserve the promotion, you'll both get it.”
"Great place to blossom professionally while contributing to challenging sectorial topics with opportunity to move fast among the professional ladder. But you will have to be super proactive, hardworking and to take your chances to reach your goals.”
“Sia Partners is a great place to work. Since I joined six months ago, I have been made to feel welcomed and supported. I am provided with work perfect for my skill level, and everyone lends a hand when I have any questions. Overall, it is the best company I have worked at so far!”
“We are an independent alternative to the big fours. Alternative because we often compete with them. Independent because we are not an audit firm or an IT company. Like them, we have a matrix organization (sectors x services) BUT what sets us apart is the ecosystem we have built around our core consulting activities. That ecosystem creates synergies for our consultants to bring more value to our customers. It covers: design agency, design thinking team, huge data science team, start-up studio funding various projects (micro learning on mobile, poll, carbon footprint calculator, etc.).”
Why Work Here
When you join one of Sia Partners’ offices in Europe, Middle East or Africa, you will be welcomed and accompanied by the Partners in your Business Unit. You will benefit from a complete onboarding program, allowing you to quickly grasp our positioning, our history and values. You will also have access to all the training courses offered by Sia Institute, our internal training organization. The development of our employees is one of our top priorities, and career development is completely transparent. A number of internal networks have also been set up to meet our commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity.
Getting Hired Here
"A 4-step process involving a meeting with HR, a person with the same title as me, a manager, and the team's partner."
"Good interview process, clearly explained from the beginning."
"Quick answers at each stage of the process and they are looking for future consultants that can lead an assignment and privilege the relationship with our clients."
“The best part of the process is to give feedback to the candidate, whether it be good or bad. The whole recruitment process is seen as a perfect occasion for our firm to get a feel for the candidate, and for the candidate to be trustful enough to grow from the experience.”
"The interview process took about 2-3 weeks in total. They are looking for someone who is eager to learn, can communicate well, and has a good business understanding."
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