Author: Taylor Warfield, Former Bain Manager and interviewer

Last Updated: July 22, 2026

 

Strategy& New York recruiting runs through PwC's flagship US office at 300 Madison Avenue, where the firm hires Associates, Senior Associates, and experienced consultants through a two round process built around candidate-led cases and a heavy fit screen. This guide breaks down the office, the roles open in New York, the full hiring process, the 2026 timeline and pay, and the exact moves that get candidates in.

 

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Key Takeaways

 

Strategy& hires into its New York office mainly at the Associate and Senior Associate levels, using a two round process that weighs behavioral fit almost as heavily as case performance.

 

• Strategy&'s US headquarters sits at 300 Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, the firm's largest American office

 

• New York hiring centers on Associate roles for undergraduates and Senior Associate roles for MBA and advanced degree candidates

 

• The process runs two rounds and four to five interviews, mixing candidate-led cases with a strong screen on why Strategy&

 

• Undergraduate applications open in summer and many slots fill on a rolling basis, so applying early is the single biggest edge

 

• Associate total pay in New York starts around $115,000 to $150,000 in 2026 and climbs steeply with each promotion

 

Where Is Strategy&'s New York Office?

 

Strategy&'s New York office is located at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017, in Midtown Manhattan. It serves as the US headquarters for Strategy&, the strategy consulting business of PwC formed when PwC acquired Booz & Company in 2014. New York is the firm's largest and most active recruiting hub in the country.

 

The office sits a short walk from Grand Central, which puts consultants close to the financial services, healthcare, consumer, and media clients clustered around Manhattan. That client density is why so much of the firm's flagship US strategy work runs out of New York.

 

Strategy& is one practice inside the wider PwC network, which operates in more than 150 countries. New York consultants tap that network for industry experts and execution support, which shapes both the work and the kind of candidate the office wants.

 

What Roles Does Strategy& Recruit For in New York?

 

Strategy& New York recruits across five career levels: Associate, Senior Associate, Manager, Director, and Partner. The two entry points that see the most hiring are Associate, the level for undergraduate and pre-MBA candidates, and Senior Associate, the level for MBA and advanced degree hires.

 

Most campus and online applicants enter as Associates and spend two to three years there before promotion. MBA hires usually skip straight to Senior Associate, which is why the degree roughly doubles entry pay and moves you a level up the consulting career path.

 

The New York office staffs across financial services, healthcare, consumer and retail, energy, technology, and the firm's deals and defense practices. Experienced professionals also enter laterally on a rolling basis when a practice needs specific industry depth.

 

What Does the Strategy& New York Hiring Process Look Like?

 

The Strategy& New York hiring process usually runs two rounds and four to five interviews, combining candidate-led cases with heavy behavioral screening. According to Glassdoor, the full process averages about 37 days from application to decision, and candidates rate the difficulty around 3.3 out of 5.

 

How does the application and online assessment work?

 

You start by submitting an application and resume through the PwC careers portal or your campus recruiting system. Many applicants then complete an online assessment that measures cognitive ability and behavioral traits, which most candidates finish in 30 to 45 minutes.

 

This stage screens out the large majority of applicants before any live interview, so it is not a formality. A tight, results-driven consulting resume and a focused Strategy& cover letter are what move you past it.

 

What happens in first round interviews?

 

The first round is typically two interviews of about 45 minutes each, with each one pairing a case and behavioral questions. The cases are candidate-led, which means you drive the structure, decide what to analyze, and push toward a recommendation.

 

New York cases lean toward profit optimization, cost reduction, growth strategy, and market sizing. Strategy& problems often hand you a sharper problem statement than McKinsey, BCG, and Bain do, so you spend less time scoping and more time on quantitative depth.

 

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What happens in the final round?

 

The final round usually adds two to three interviews, including partner-level conversations that go deep on fit. Some New York offices also use a written case or a group case at this stage, most often for undergraduate and internship candidates.

 

In a group case, you join three to five other candidates, review materials for 10 to 15 minutes, then discuss the problem together while interviewers observe. The goal is to add value to the group rather than dominate it, and multiple people in the room can receive offers.

 

Why does Strategy& weight the fit interview so heavily?

 

Strategy& screens hard on fit because interviewers want to rule out candidates treating the firm as an MBB backup. A strong case alone will not save a weak, generic answer to why Strategy& or why PwC.

 

In my experience coaching candidates, the ones who clear this bar reference specific practices, recent deals, or people they met during networking. Prepare your consulting fit interview answers with the same rigor you give the cases, because at Strategy& the behavioral round can end your candidacy on its own.

 

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When Does Strategy& Recruit in New York?

 

Strategy& recruits New York undergraduates and Master's students mainly in the summer, with most full-time applications opening between June and September. Internship deadlines have crept earlier into the spring for the 2026 cycle, so juniors targeting a summer internship need to move sooner than past classes did.

 

Strategy& and PwC use a mix of fall recruiting windows and rolling review rather than one fixed cutoff. By September, many offices have already filled a large share of their class, so treating a rolling deadline like a late deadline is a costly mistake.

 

MBA recruiting shifts everything roughly one to two months later, with second-years applying for full-time roles in late summer. Whatever your path, build your prep around the broader consulting recruiting timeline and apply in the first weeks the window is open.

 

How Much Does Strategy& Pay in New York?

 

A Strategy& Associate in New York earns roughly $100,000 to $115,000 in base salary, with total compensation around $115,000 to $150,000 once bonuses are added. Based on 2026 Glassdoor data, New York pay across all levels ranges from about $83,647 for a junior Associate to $306,659 for a Director, drawn from 598 local salary reports.

 

The table below shows 2026 US compensation by level, with New York toward the top of the firm's pay band to offset the cost of living. Figures reflect Glassdoor and Levels.fyi data and vary by practice and performance.

 

Level	Base salary	Total compensation
Associate (undergrad / pre-MBA)	$100,000 to $115,000	$115,000 to $150,000
Senior Associate (MBA / advanced)	$140,000 to $160,000	$157,000 to $213,000
Manager	$150,000 to $215,000	$196,000 to $308,000
Director	$200,000 to $260,000	$260,000 to $380,000

 

Most New York hires also get a one-time signing bonus on top of base and annual bonus, commonly $5,000 to $15,000 for undergraduates and higher for MBA and lateral hires. For a fuller breakdown by level and how it stacks against MBB, the Strategy& salary picture rewards faster promotion than most Big 4 advisory roles.

 

How Do You Break Into Strategy& in New York?

 

Breaking into Strategy& in New York comes down to four moves: network into the office early, tailor your application, drill candidate-led cases, and build a specific reason for choosing the firm. Each one compounds the others.

 

Tip #1: Network into the New York office early

 

New York is a large office with active campus and alumni outreach, so warm contacts there carry real weight. Reach out to consultants for short conversations months before applications open, and treat each one as a chance to learn rather than to ask for a referral outright.

 

Done well, those relationships turn into consulting referrals that pull your application off the pile. A referral will not pass a weak interview for you, but it can earn you the first look.

 

Tip #2: Tailor your application to Strategy&

 

Generic applications die at the resume and assessment stage. Lead your resume with quantified impact, not job duties, and make sure every line signals analytical strength and leadership.

 

Name the New York office and the specific practice you want in your materials. That precision tells reviewers you are targeting Strategy& on purpose rather than blanketing every firm in the city.

 

Tip #3: Drill candidate-led cases and quick math

 

Strategy& cases reward fast, clean structuring and confident mental math under pressure. Practice profit, cost, growth, and market sizing cases out loud with a partner, and time yourself so the pace feels normal on interview day.

 

Get comfortable performing precise math quickly, since calculators are not allowed. Knowing core formulas such as return on investment and breakeven cold frees up your attention for the actual problem.

 

Tip #4: Build a specific why Strategy& story

 

Have at least three concrete reasons you want Strategy& and the New York office, tied to its strategy-through-execution model and the practices that fit your background. Reference people you met and work the firm is known for, not vague lines about culture.

 

Strategy& New York recruiting rewards candidates who pair strong cases with a genuine, specific reason for being there, so start your prep early and apply the week the window opens.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Where is Strategy& located in New York?

 

Strategy&'s New York office is at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017, in Midtown Manhattan. This location is the US headquarters for Strategy&, the strategy consulting business of PwC. It is the firm's largest and most active recruiting hub in the country.

 

How hard is it to get into Strategy& in New York?

 

Getting into Strategy& in New York is highly competitive because the office draws applicants from top schools and the wider New York talent pool. Strategy& sits close to MBB in selectivity and screens hard on both case performance and genuine interest in the firm. Strong networking, a tailored application, and serious case practice meaningfully improve your odds.

 

What is the Strategy& interview process in New York?

 

The Strategy& New York interview process usually runs two rounds and four to five interviews. The first round is two interviews of about 45 minutes each, combining a candidate-led case with behavioral questions. The final round adds partner-level fit conversations and, for some undergraduate and intern roles, a written or group case.

 

How much does a Strategy& Associate make in New York?

 

Based on 2026 Glassdoor and Levels.fyi data, a Strategy& Associate in New York earns roughly $100,000 to $115,000 in base salary, with total compensation around $115,000 to $150,000 once bonuses are included. Levels.fyi reports a median Associate total compensation near $150,000 in the New York City area. Pay rises sharply at each promotion.

 

Does Strategy& recruit from non-target schools in New York?

 

Yes, Strategy& recruits from non-target schools, though most New York hires still come from a core set of target programs. Candidates from non-target schools usually break in through networking, referrals, and a strong case performance rather than campus pipelines. A standout resume and clear reasons for wanting Strategy& matter even more in that situation.

 

When should I apply to Strategy& in New York?

 

Apply as early as applications open, which for undergraduates is usually in the summer before your final year. Internship deadlines have moved earlier into the spring for the 2026 cycle. Strategy& uses a mix of fall recruiting windows and rolling review, so early applicants in New York have a real advantage over those who wait for the deadline.

 

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