Strategy&, Part of the PwC Network, EMEA
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Strategy& is the strategy consulting business of PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), one of the largest professional services networks in the world and one of the Big Four accounting firms. Combining strategy consulting expertise with the capabilities of the PwC network, Strategy& helps clients solve issues—from devising a corporate strategy to building capabilities by transforming functions and business units.
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Vault Verdict
At Strategy&, insiders paint a picture of a vibrant firm culture, defined by collaboration and employees’ mutual dedication to helping each other grow, both personally and professionally. The firm offers strong training and mentorship opportunities, fast-track promotions for high performers, and improving work-life balance.
However, insiders also have a few concerns. They report that Strategy& needs to update its compensation package to account for inflation, and they say that its processes for bonuses and promotions lack clarity. The firm’s administrative processes can also be slower than expected, largely due to its ties to PwC.
However, those ties to PwC also pay massive dividends. Strategy& consultants say its ties to...
About the Company
Strategy& is PwC’s global strategy consulting business formed through the acquisition of Booz & Company by PwC in 2014. Today, Strategy& is PwC’s global strategy consulting business, and brings more than 100 years of experience helping global clients solve their toughest problems. To support its clients, Strategy& places a heavy emphasis on foresight and innovative thinking as well as a collaborative approach—a trait that goes all the way back to founder Edwin Booz.
As the only at-scale strategy business that’s part of a global professional services network, Strategy& embeds its strategy capabilities with frontline teams across PwC to support clients from strategy to execution. The result is an authentic strategy process powerful enough to capture possibility, while pragmatic enough to ensure...
Employee Reviews
- “We have a very amicable and collaborative work environment.”
- “Strategy& has a very pragmatic culture: You don't have to do anything, with very flexible work and travel arrangements (unless the client requires it), and no one here is working just to show off the fact that they’re working.”
- “We have a culture that is open to different backgrounds and facilitates a strong team dynamic.”
- “We're like a family and we all push each other to become better people on both the professional and personal levels.”
Getting Hired Here
- “The firm has a high-intensity interview and callback process that leaves candidates very satisfied.”
- “The process includes a pre-interview call with other applicants, then one day of interviewing with up to four potential colleagues. Candidates get a result right away.”
- “The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver, quantitatively focused, and understands the culture of the region.”
- “They are seeking candidates who showcase good case cracking skills and fit with company values.”
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