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The Keystone Group provides services related to growth strategy, operational improvement, turnaround, and M&A, across a wide range of industries. Beyond its consulting work, the firm is also committed to giving back in its communities, while also hosting a firm-wide bi-annual service trip to build homes for families in need.
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Vault Verdict
New employees at Keystone often get to take the bull by the horns. Staffed in small, flat project teams backed by an egalitarian yet entrepreneurial culture, new employees often take on some of the firm’s most challenging analytical work while handling client interactions. The firm ensures they’re ready to meet these challenges through extensive training programs, and those who succeed don’t worry about having to compete against their peers to earn promotions.
Insiders also note that the firm offers an excellent quality of life, with mostly reasonable hours and lots of flexibility to work remotely. The firm also has a strong commitment to DEI, with strong representation at senior levels of the firm, although consistently recruiting classes of diverse employees ha...
About the Company
With offices in Atlanta, Chicago and L.A., The Keystone Group provides services related to growth strategy, operational improvement, turnaround, and M&A, across a wide range of industries. Small wonder, then, that its tagline is “making a difference”—something that the firm strives to do not just for clients, but in the wider world.
Founded in 1991, the company operates under four key guiding principles—and notes that three of the four relate to culture: “Be the Best at What We Do,” “Grow Your Skills Faster than Anywhere Else,” “Attain Financial Success,” and “Have Fun.” And that commitment to making a difference and fostering a positive culture doesn’t stop at good PR: every two years, the firm takes a mission trip to build homes for families in need and also hosts annual fundraisers to send underprivileged children to cam...
Employee Reviews
- “Keystone is committed to developing skills faster than you can anywhere else. At a small firm, there is an entrepreneurial spirit that allows you to take responsibility and make changes at the firm. That level of trust and ownership flows throughout the organization.”
- “We have a very egalitarian culture where partners, mid-level and entry-level employees collaborate and engage in meaningful internal relationships. This not only helps us develop talent, but it greatly reduces any internal political tension and provides a dynamic team for clients.”
- “Keystone does a great job emphasizing working hard but also living a full life. As with any firm, there are going to be times when the hours and demands can be more intense. Thankfully, I feel that Keystone does a great job managing the frequency and intensity of these times.”
- “Our culture is truly a family, and you are supported in every step. This culture is driven from the top by our leadership team. They are incredibly supportive and are there for you no matter what. Everyone cares for each other more than as a colleague, we care like a family. It is unlike any other place to work. We do things outside of work together because we genuinely like to be around each other.”
Getting Hired Here
- “We have a three-round interview process. The first round focuses on cultural fit and analytical questions. The second has 3 portions: another fit interview, followed by the case interview. Our case interview is split into 60 minutes of preparation, followed by 30 minutes of presentation. The final round of interviews is a visit to our Chicago office, which involves several discussions with partners, project overviews from analysts and associates, and going out to lunch or breakfast with a member of the firm. This round is focused primarily on cultural fit.”
- “We have three rounds of interviews, all involving some level of analytical screening, which give the candidates a chance to speak with a wide array of folks at the firm. We typically try to complete the process and all three rounds within two weeks from start to finish.”
- “Keystone is looking for intellectually curious individuals that have an interest in drawing insights from data to make recommendations. We look for intellectual curiosity, analytical mindsets, problem solvers, strong communicators, drive and determination, adaptability, collaboration, and leadership. Keystone values the hard skills of a consultant, but balances this well with good culture fits.”
- “We are looking for applicants that are driven, intellectually curious self-starters. The company culture is entrepreneurial, so while we have guidance and mentorship, it is imperative that a candidate looks to drive their own career development.”
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