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Sia Partners Employment FAQ

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Sia Partners! We look forward to learning more about your background and interests in the upcoming phone interview.

We appreciate that the interview process is a two-way street, and that you are likely anxious to learn more about what makes the firm a great place to work. To that end, we have prepared a summary of what we believe are the most important attri- butes to being part of the Sia Partners team. Please take time ahead of your interview to review this information. We will pro- vide time for questions in the phone call, but this may help to address some of your initial inquiries.

What does the Sia Partners interview process What employment classifications are available? entail? Sia Partners hires associates on either full-time or contract (li- The Sia Partners interview process includes 3 stages: mited term) arrangements. For the latter, we offer W-2 and 1099 employment models. 1. Phone screen (30 minutes) - geared toward learning Full-time (most common) come into the firm to be more about your background and career interests. The staffed on multiple projects with multiple clients. Upon expira- purpose of this conversation is to determine if there is tion of the first engagement, the associate rolls onto the bench an overall match between what you are seeking and what until another engagement is identified. These associates receive the firm has to offer. employment offers that include a base salary rate, and 12-20 2. Interview 2 (60-90 minutes) - an in-person interview days of vacation (amount depends on skill and hire level – Junior with a focus on understanding your technical skills in our Consultant, Consultant, Senior Consultant or Manager). primary service areas (business transformation, strate- Contract workers (less common) come into the firm for the gy, IT & Digital Strategy, and Data Science). duration of 1 project with 1 client. There is a possibility that 3. Interview 3 (60-90 minutes) - an in-person interview they may be staffed on future projects with the firm, assuming with a Sia Partners Leadership Team member. Includes positive performance. Typically, contract hires have a specia- 2-case studies that will allow us to assess your ability lized skillset that is outside of firm’s core service lines haveor a to perform our type of work. The interviewer will also preference for a more flexible work arrangement. dividualsIn in ask situational and behavioral questions that help us to this classification receive hourly base pay offers.Paid time off understand your style and approach to your work. is not provided for the majority of these offers. Bench support is also not provided.

Our Human Resources and Management Team make the deter- How long can the process take? mination whether a candidate is a better fit for longer-term or contract opportunities and will share this information you in the The application-to-offer process can take up to 4-weeks. interview process. Our commitment to following up with candidates with 2 bu- . siness-days from each stage of the interview process makes us unique, and in cases where a candidate may desire to move more quickly, helps to eliminate potential delays. Please let us know if you are in a position where you may be considering multiple opportunities, and we’ll do our best to streamline the process.

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The Bench – full-time (non-Contract) hires only: What you’ll have an opportunity to do!

When not on a client engagement, the firm becomes your full- Sia Partners are faced with many challenges. It’s time client. While on the bench, consultants are expected to unlikely that you’ll meet your client’s CEO off the bat. You also work on internal projects, contribute to firm growth, and invest won’t create multi-billion-dollar recommendations on your own. in their own professional development. Sia Partners engagements are typically fixed in scope (outco - mes-based) and interim roles, as well as some focused in bu- siness process outsourcing. After learning the fundamentals of your engagement, your day-to-day might include: What clients does Sia Partners work with?

Collecting facts you’ll later use to build strategic Sia Partners consultants have partnered with more than 80 recommendations local and national clients on projects across the business life- cycle – from envisioning strategy to optimizing efficiency and Analyzing industry trends through financial modeling effectiveness. We typically have 18-20 active clients across a and specialized literature research variety of industries (tech, banking and capital markets, insu- Interviewing your client’s staff members or customers rance services, energy, resources and utilities, transportation & logistics, telecommunications & media, retail, consumer goods, A career with Sia Partners will provide exposure to a vast ar- and healthcare). We treat our client confidentialit y seriously, so ray of industries and clients, an opportunity to collaborate with we won’t share names here, but suffice to say, you’ll l ikely reco- high-caliber teams, and support big-picture decision making. gnize the names of most of our clients. Note that engagements typically require that you work onsite from the client location. Remote work is sometimes available and will depend on the focus of the work and client preferences.

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What makes Sia Partners’ culture special? Co-Delivery

We strive to maintain a culture of connectedness & collaboration. Sia Partners embraces various forms of formal and informal The firm is a flat-feedback organization with an extremely hig h mentorship relationships. Through our Co-Delivery (“Co-D”) level of transparency from top to bottom. We foster a safe envi- model, every consultant is provided an engagement-based ronment to take risks, and consultants receive extensive support mentor based on their individual need in the engagement. Co-D from firm, including a highly accessible Management Team. provides consultants and clients with a fresh perspective and a skilled advisor to suggest best practices from deep experience. To be a culture driven firm you need to focus on culture at every Consultants are also encouraged to reach out firm-wide to any step. For Sia Partners, it starts with the very first intervie w, an associate for informal Co-D whenever support is needed. assessment of cultural alignment. We’ve created a nurturing environment where people genuinely like to work, where they build lasting friendships and we look to learn from each other continually. Sia Partners Total Rewards

We are proud to offer a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible associates. We continually evaluate our benefit offe- Sia Partners as a Learning Organization rings to ensure that we remain competitive – not only with other companies in our industry, but also with other companies in the Joining Sia Partners isn’t just about delivering on quality projects communities in which we live and work. and services, it’s an opportunity to take your expertise to the next level - crafting new client solutions and becoming a strate- Below is a brief summary of the items included as part of the gic partner. Through quality mentorship, a focus on life-long total rewards package: learning, and opportunities to get involved in every operational area of our business, Sia Partners offers accelerated career de- Competitive salaries velopment opportunities. Health insurance* Sia Partners provides associates with various training oppor- Voluntary life, AD&D and disability insurance coverage* tunities to support their professional development goals. This includes access to an online e-learning platform, Community of Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and holiday pay)* Practice learning groups and for full-time hires, access to trai- Bench support* ning reimbursement. Annual discretionary bonus*

401k plan with 4% match*

* Denotes a benefit that is only available to full-time (non-cont ract) associates

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Notes

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Sia Partners – Employment FAQ Abou Dabi Amsterdam Brussels Casablanca Charlotte Denver Doha Dubai Frankfurt Hamburg Hong Kong Houston About London Sia Partners Luxembourg L y o n Milan Sia Partners is a next generation focused Montreal on delivering superior value and tangible results to its clients as they navigate the digital revolution. With over New York 1,400 consultants in 16 countries, the firm will generate annual revenue of USD 280 million in the current fiscal year. Its global footprint and expertise in more than 30 Riyad sectors and services allow Sia Partners to accompany its Rome clients worldwide, guiding their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy Seattle and Data Science. As the pioneer of Consulting 4.0, Sia Singapore Partners applies proprietary innovative software applica- tions and AI in its client solutions.

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