Hi all, I'm currently working for one of the big 4 in its advisory services focusing on the financial services industry. I've been on this job for one year and enjoyed it - however, now my fiance is moving to China for a new job and so comes my time for job search in China. Since I do seem to like consulting (compared to my previous job at a research function of an investment bank), I'm considering the option to moving into management consulting firms (e.g. McKinsey, BCG, Bain and others). But I wonder how likely is such a move to be successful? I understand that a lot will depend on how much effort I put into my search and my background.. but just wanna get your opinion on in general if this is common at all, or the likelihood. My major concern of having my firm to relocate me to its China office is :1) I heard the pay in China is not very good and 2) internal transfer may take a long timebtw, the projects I got involved in my current firm is around capital management, I did one project assessing the impact of a bank's restructuring but most projects in my department is not really strategy, it's not IT / implementation outsourcing either (at least I wasn't involved in those) but something in between any words are appreciated!

MBB wouldn't touch you with a 10 foot pole.

[quote]MBB wouldn't touch you with a 10 foot pole.[/quote]Nice advice.

ok fine P Mac.MBB wouldn't touch you with a ten foot pole so move over with one of the F A B U L O U S 4 you're currently working with and suck up fact you will be early a crappy salary. Sucks, but its reality.

I was merely suggesting some constructive feedback would have been more useful. I.e. what steps he could take right now to work towards MBB or another reputable firm operating in China. Or maybe he should go back to IB, was it really that bad? Are there more opportunities out there (China) in IB over MC? Also, he's hinted at info on pay in China and the timescales for a transfer, maybe offer insight to these issues if you can?Again, this is just a suggestion. I can't offer any real in-depth advice sadly! I'm still a student! Boo.

haha thanks. i understand maybe it 's a stretch from big 4 and that's why i'm asking for opinion / suggestions, Mckinsey did touched me with a 10-foot pole by interviewing me last week, so i guess it's still possible...

Always the exception...good luck with the application, it is possible abeit very rare. I have a FAB4 background and I was interviewed by Mck...completely bombed the interview haha.

Cubbu,Ignore the negative advice - it is entirely possible - but you need an angle. From the brief information you provided, it sounds like IT strategy within FS might be a good angle. I know from recent discussions that this is in demand.