Pros
- Global staffing policy means projects all over the world (I've covered four continents in five years) - Truly great culture that is present in all offices (New York / Boston / Chicago / London / Munich / Paris / Dubai) - Work hard, play hard attitude - there's always room for fun (it's written in the core values) - Very clear and quick path to management, I was managing a team of two in my third year with OW and presenting directly to C-Suite executives shortly after - Define your own career, accelerate as quickly as you like through specialization or remain a generalist. Plenty of opportunity to refresh your energy through non-profit fellowships, temporary leave of absence, or externship - Business school is an option but not a requirement - Supportive culture with both formal training and coaching as well as informal mentorship and guidance - Small 'elite squad' in a large corporate holding - Very competitive compensation and benefits
Cons
- Being part of a listed company sometimes leads to shortsighted decision making by management (focus on near term sales rather than long-term client investment) - Global staffing model means travel can be gruesome - Specialization in certain industries can lead to consultants being pressured to focus on an industry early in their career - Integration of Oliver Wyman and Mercer Mgmt Consulting wasn't flawless, leading to some friction between the current practice groups. Though I expect this to clear through the next year or two as new classes cycle in.