Pros
-Not very long hours (9 to 7 is not a bad schedule in Finance), on average -Great, diverse co-workers. You really get to work with smart people from all over Europe and the Americas. -Constant contact with the client. -Clients are generally large, globally-significant institutions. -Some opportunity to travel, if desired. Great per diem packages when doing so. Opportunities, however, are more limited for US consultants, especially internationally. -A lot of collaborative work with people at all levels in the company. -Biannual reviews from supervisors are helpful in identifying strengths and points of improvements, although communication about roles and expectations could be improved.
Cons
-Almost no say on the projects you get. -Opportunities for travel are long-term (3-6 month at the least). -Apart from the community of employees in the same clients, there is a limited push for a cohesive, inclusive company culture. -A lot of the work is dry, especially as an entry-level assistant. -Very few projects in strategy, business management, product decisions, etc. Some projects have parts that fit into those categories, but it is limited. -Salary is low for the industry, though there is a good, structured system of promotions and salary increases that helps to bridge the gap.