Coming out of my University degree, I felt that I was
passionate about many things and as such, was not inclined to limit
myself to any single field. Management Consulting, therefore, was
always extremely appealing to me due to the varied nature of the
work and its exposure to challenging and high-level problems. In
particular, I was attracted to Port Jackson Partners because of its
unique, partner-intensive model, which I feel effectively nurtures
and develops a new graduate, making it a fantastic place to start a
career.
Remarkable place to start a career with unparalleled
opportunities
It is hard to believe that within my first 6 months of
full-time work, I was given the opportunity to present part of an
extensive Strategic Plan to the management team of an ASX-100
listed company
At PJP, we work in small, partner-intensive teams and are
exposed to challenging, strategic problems. As such, the learning
curve is steep and the immediate responsibility is high.
Within the first few months of working at PJP, I was attending
meetings with CEO's and senior management from all levels of the
company. I was empowered with the responsibility to take ownership
of workstreams, and at the same time, was free to harness the
experience and expertise of the Partners. At PJP, there are
boundless opportunities to personally take charge and excel, as
well as exposure to a unique group of accomplished mentors within
the firm who are more than happy to help employees develop and
realise their full potential.
Close-knit, familial culture
It may sound unbelievable, but the people I work with and
interact with on a daily basis at PJP are like a second family to
me. Not only does PJP attract and recruit individuals who are
intelligent, stimulating and passionate, they are also incredibly
friendly and down to earth. The culture at PJP was first apparent
to me when I attended a PJP careers session at UNSW. From the way a
Partner would interact and chuckle with a young analyst like old
buddies, I immediately sensed the warm, caring atmosphere that
clearly differentiates PJP from other firms.
Flexible and accommodating Partnership
Port Jackson Partners very readily caters to each employee's
individual needs. When I first joined PJP, the partners were
extremely flexible, allowing me to work part-time whilst I finished
my last year of University. They offered me more than enough study
leave, and even encouraged me to take a 4-month break to travel
before I started full-time work!
Having worked at PJP for nearly a year now, this intimacy and
care for the individual has not changed, but actually expanded. The
firm actively schedules monthly, one-on-one catch-ups between
analysts and Partners to encourage people at all levels to get to
know each other.
Focus on both professional and personal development
As well as being a great place to develop professionally, PJP
also focuses on the personal development of its employees. The firm
regularly hosts "Beers with the Boss" sessions where partners are
free to talk about an area that they're passionate about, inside or
outside the work environment. So far this year, such sessions have
ranged from "Life, Relationships and other Complications", to
"Meditation and the Science of the Mind", to "Building Personal
Wealth".
Outside interests
In my free time, I enjoy eating and cooking. My other interests
include learning languages, travelling and interior design. I am
also an avid Manchester United supporter.
Career highlights
| 2007 |
- Analyst at Macquarie Bank's Private Equity
Division
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| 2009 |
- Economics Tutor for Quantitative Mathematics at
UNSW
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| 2009 |
- Intern at KPMG's Consulting Division
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| 2011 |
- Started full-time as a Business Analyst at Port Jackson
Partners
- Assisted a major Australian power generator in
establishing a business case regarding the acquisition of a coal
seam gas business
- Currently working with a leading Australian department
store to understand the global retail landscape and to set its
strategic direction for the next five years
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