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Whiteshield

106a St Georges Square
London SW1V 3QY
+442045110079

Overview

Introduction

Whiteshield is a global advisory firm serving an established portfolio of leaders from governments, international organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. The firm's policy expertise and data science algorithms set it apart. An entrepreneurial culture with early exposure to a diverse range of clients, makes the firm a place for enthusiastic self-starters—described by the people who know it best as an ideal place to start and accelerate a career.

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Employer Type

Private

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Size

51-100 Employees

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Featured Rankings

Best Consulting Firms in EMEA for Minorities


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Major Departments/Practice Areas

Public Policy Advisory Economics  Consulting  Strategy Advisory


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Major Office Locations

Dubai


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Employment Contact

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Vault Verdict

A firm with a truly unique offering, Whiteshield will appeal to a very specific demographic of potential consultants—those with a passion for public policy and government. As such, unlike a standard management or strategy consulting shop, it’s alignment with the firm’s mission that will dictate everything from initial fit to long-term satisfaction in the role for most.

Once in the firm, Whiteshield insiders tend to be fairly satisfied bunch, with few complaints related to the culture, compensation or even work hours surfacing in our survey. While there is an acknowledgement that certain diversity characteristics could be improved, the firm seems to be open and welcoming for all. As such, if you’ve made it this far and feel an affinity for Whiteshield’s area of ex...

About the Company

Whiteshield is a global strategy and public policy advisory firm originating from the Harvard University and OECD communities. The advisory firm is known for its innovative algorithms and ideas in the field of economic public policy and strategy. Consulting Magazine nominated Whiteshield leadership in 2020 as a Global Leader in Consulting with an Excellence Award on Innovation thanks to its breakthrough work related to ‘Country Knowledge Mapping (Harvard Business Review 2012), Future of Manufacturing Barometer (Harvard Business Review 2014, World Economic Forum 2014), ‘Whole of Country Navigator’ © and ‘Geo-capability Mapping’ ©.

Whiteshield works exclusively with governments, international organizations, and Fortune 500 companies and was founded on the principle that efficiency in government requires innovative thinking ...

Employee Reviews


  • “Amazing learning opportunity and ability to make real impact if you have a purpose.”
  • “Empowerment and early responsibility for junior employees, both in project work as well as firm development.”
  • “Innovation: Advanced econometric methods and analytical models leveraging AI / Machine Learning.”
  • “Niche consultancy with focus on public policy and economics. Much better work life balance in comparison to competitors at similar compensation.”
  • “The BEST experience you can have if you are a self-starter with ambition and you do not shy away from taking on responsibility.  No other firm gives you the opportunity to get direct client interaction (and what clients! ministers, heads of states, etc.) early on in your career.”

Getting Hired Here


  • “A person with an MBA or MPP or Masters of Econ who has or wants consulting and policy experience to change the world and is young enough to accept crazy work.”
  • “Overall very efficient interview process with good support pre and post the interview stage for preparation and moving to Dubai.”
  • “Someone open-minded, dynamic.”
  • “Very good follow-up during the interview process.”

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