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Strategy& Milan Office

Milan, Italy

Updated May 2026|8 min read
Office Size
Medium
Region
Europe
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Transfer Difficulty
Moderate

European Market

Strategy& Milan combines local market expertise with pan-European project opportunities. Proficiency in Italian is valued for client interactions.

About Strategy& Milan

The Strategy& Milan office is collaborative with diverse project exposure. Strategy& brings Booz legacy with PwC scale. Known for capabilities-driven strategy and functional expertise.

Working Languages

ItalianEnglish

Industries & Specializations

The Milan office has established practices across key industries in the Europe region:

Fashion & Luxury
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Energy

Office Culture & Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Generally better work-life balance than US offices, with stronger boundaries around personal time. Many offices have Friday early finishes.

Travel Expectations

Typical reported range 50-70%, often cross-border within Europe

Interview Process at Strategy& Milan

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

Local Considerations

Interviews may be conducted in Italian or English depending on the role and interviewer. Proficiency in Italian is often preferred for client-facing roles.

Interviewer Pool

Diverse interviewer pool with good industry coverage. You may interview with partners and managers from different practice areas.

Interview Language

Italian or English

Strategy& Unique Elements

Capabilities FocusPwC NetworkFunctional Expertise

Visa & Transfer Information

Visa Sponsorship

Available

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

Office Transfers

Moderate

Transfers are possible but require planning and approval from both offices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Strategy& Milan sponsor work visas?
Strategy& generally sponsors work visas for qualifying roles, but whether Milan 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 Italy, the route for non-EU candidates is typically an EU Blue Card or national work permit.
What industries does Strategy& Milan focus on?
Strategy& Milan has strong practices in Fashion & Luxury, Financial Services, Manufacturing, as well as Energy. The office's focus areas align with the local market strengths. Industry preferences are considered during staffing but aren't guaranteed for junior consultants.
How hard is it to transfer to Strategy& Milan?
Transferring to Strategy& Milan is possible but competitive. Transfer policies vary; discuss options with your staffing coordinator. Smaller offices may have limited transfer spots.
What is the interview process like at Strategy& Milan?
Strategy& Milan follows the firm's standard 2-round interview process (45-60 minutes per round). Candidate-led cases with emphasis on capabilities-driven strategy. Interviews may be conducted in Italian or English. Be prepared for Capabilities Focus.

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