Strategy& Chicago Office

Chicago, United States

Updated May 2026|8 min read

Office Size

Large

Region

North America

Visa Sponsorship

Available

Transfer Difficulty

Easy

North American Market

Strategy& Chicago serves as a major hub for Consumer Goods and Manufacturing clients. As one of the largest offices, expect significant deal flow and diverse project exposure.

About Strategy& Chicago

The Strategy& Chicago office is fast-paced with significant deal flow. Strategy& brings Booz legacy with PwC scale. Known for capabilities-driven strategy and functional expertise.

Working Languages

English

Industries & Specializations

The Chicago office has established practices across key industries in the North America region:

Consumer Goods

Manufacturing

Transportation

Financial Services

Office Culture & Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Standard consulting hours with occasional weekends during deadlines. Remote work flexibility varies by team.

Travel Expectations

Typical reported range 60-80%, primarily domestic with some international

Interview Process at Strategy& Chicago

Strategy& Chicago follows the firm's standard 2-round interview process. Candidate-led cases with emphasis on capabilities-driven strategy.

Interviewer Pool

Large interviewer pool with specialists across industries. Expect interviewers from your target practice area.

Interview Language

English

Strategy& Unique Elements

Capabilities FocusPwC NetworkFunctional Expertise

Visa & Transfer Information

Visa Sponsorship

Available

Strategy& generally sponsors work visas for qualifying roles, but whether Chicago does depends on office size, role, and cohort — confirm current policy with recruiting before applying.

Office Transfers

Relatively Easy

Transfers to this office are relatively straightforward with available spots.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Strategy& Chicago sponsor work visas?

Strategy& generally sponsors work visas for qualifying roles, but whether Chicago does depends on office size, the role, and the recruiting cohort — smaller offices in particular may not sponsor, or only for hard-to-fill roles. Confirm current policy with the office's recruiters before applying. In the US, the route is typically H-1B, which is competitive and cap-limited, so apply early.

What industries does Strategy& Chicago focus on?

Strategy& Chicago has strong practices in Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Transportation, as well as Financial Services. As a major office, you'll find depth across most industries. Industry preferences are considered during staffing but aren't guaranteed for junior consultants.

How hard is it to transfer to Strategy& Chicago?

Transferring to Strategy& Chicago is relatively straightforward compared to other offices. Transfer policies vary; discuss options with your staffing coordinator. Larger offices may have more flexibility for incoming transfers.

What is the interview process like at Strategy& Chicago?

Strategy& Chicago follows the firm's standard 2-round interview process (45-60 minutes per round). Candidate-led cases with emphasis on capabilities-driven strategy. All interviews are conducted in English. Be prepared for Capabilities Focus.

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