Career Path Of An Associate Consultant At Mercer
Peter's career path began with a finance undergraduate degree and internships in investment banking and private equity, revealing an early interest in "the financial markets and finances as a whole". After a period in investment banking, a pivot to Mercer as a human capital consultant, followed by an MBA and a strategy consulting internship at Parthenon, ultimately led to a full-time offer post-graduation.
Finance, Consulting, Career Pivoting, Investment Banking, MBA
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Peter Yuan
Associate Consultant
Mercer
University of British Columbia
UCLA Anderson School of Management (MBA)
Finance
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
International Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Peter's career path showcases the possibility of pivoting. He transitioned from investment banking to consulting, finding a better fit for his long-term goals.
2. His internships in investment banking and private equity provided valuable experience and insights into the financial markets. This is valuable information for students considering a similar career path.
3. Peter's pursuit of an MBA demonstrates commitment to professional development and career advancement. The internship during his MBA program led to a full-time offer, highlighting the value of such programs.
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?
For sure. In college, I majored in finance. During that time, I completed a couple of internships, ranging from investment banking to private equity at Metric Capital.
I really enjoyed learning more about the financial markets and finance as a whole. So, when it came time to graduate, I spent a little time working in investment banking.
I decided that environment wasn't really for me. I loved the work and professional services, and working with clients, but I didn't see that lifestyle of working those hours as something I wanted to do long-term.
So, I pivoted and switched over to Mercer, which is human capital consulting. I spent about three years there and really enjoyed my time.
Then, I decided I wanted to make another pivot. I moved to LA and started my MBA. This past summer, I interned with L.E.K. Consulting, part of their strategy consulting practice.
I'll be returning with them full-time after I graduate.