Career Path of a Senior Consultant at Deloitte
Fahim's career path began with a political science degree at UCLA, enhanced by a semester-long internship "on the Hill for the senate committee on banking and finance" through the UC DC program. This led to roles at a nonprofit, an education research firm, and a small consulting firm before joining Deloitte, where the focus on "financial data and risk management" continued in their current advisory role.
Career Development, Public Policy, Consulting, Risk Management, Financial Data Analysis
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Fahim Badal
Senior Consultant
Deloitte
UCLA
N//A
Political Science, American Studies
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Finance
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Fahim's career path demonstrates the value of internships and extracurricular activities. His experiences in political clubs, a semester-long internship in DC, and roles at nonprofits and smaller firms all contributed to his current position at Deloitte.
2. His diverse experiences in various sectors (nonprofit, education research, and small consulting firm) highlight the transferable skills gained in different career paths and can help students appreciate the versatility of a consulting career.
3. Fahim's decision to move to DC after college and pursue opportunities there showcases the importance of initiative and proactive career exploration. This highlights that career paths aren't always linear and emphasizes the value of relocating to expand professional options.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Did you have any internships or jobs before your current role?
I attended UCLA from 2015 to 2019, majoring in political science with a minor in public policy. While in college, I focused primarily on my education.
In terms of internships, I was involved with political and finance clubs on campus. During my fourth year, I participated in the UC DC program, spending a semester in Washington D.C. with other UC students.
There, I interned on the Hill for the Senate Committee on Banking and Finance, gaining my first experience in that environment. After graduating, I moved to D.C. and interned for a nonprofit called Americans for Financial Reform.
Following that, I began my first job at EAB, a private education research firm. I spent a year there doing research, working with schools, and learning about education-related data.
After EAB, I joined a small consulting firm, M2 Strategy, where I focused on financial data and risk management for NOAA. I was there for about a year or two.
I enjoyed consulting and decided to stay in the field. I then applied to Deloitte for a similar role in risk management within their advisory sector, and I've been working there since.