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AWR Lloyd is an independent strategic consultancy and M&A advisory firm with a 25-year track record of delivering bespoke strategy consulting, corporate finance, project advisory, and venturing services in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Vault Verdict
AWR Lloyd is a boutique firm whose consultants give some big-time praise in their reviews. Insiders say that the firm’s environment is fast-paced and rewarding, with an entrepreneurial bent steeped in its willingness to entrust major responsibilities to new staff who show promise—as well as a willingness to quickly promote high performers.
All the opportunities that AWR Lloyd offers don’t come at too much of a cost to work-life balance, either. While the hours can get long, especially around deadlines, firm insiders say that it’s generally easy to take vacation and maintain their own schedules as long as they get their work done.
Another positive of AWR Lloyd is its highly inclusive culture. Insiders laud the diversity of their colleagues, and t...
About the Company
AWR Lloyd was established in 2000 with the goal of challenging the culture and methods of mainstream Western strategy consulting and investment banking groups.
The firm is geographically focused on Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa and has two main practice areas: Strategy & Corporate Finance and Sustainability. The Strategy & Corporate Finance practice provides equity advisory services (including M&A, equity capital raising, IPOs), project advisory, and corporate finance strategy consulting. The Sustainability practice offers services in energy transition, crisis resiliency, ESG best practices, human rights due diligence, and public sector consulting aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
These two practices work together to deliver a Sustainability Transformatio...
Employee Reviews
- “The firm’s strength lies in its people, particularly in the diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives they bring, as well as the close mentorship within teams that fosters skill development across the board.”
- “While the fast-paced environment is highly rewarding, it can be demanding, and career development often relies on self-initiative rather than structured, formal training programs. This works well for those who thrive in independent, entrepreneurial settings but may be ...
Getting Hired Here
- “The interview process typically involves two to three rounds to thoroughly evaluate candidates. Initial face-to-face interviews assess personality fit and help us get to know the candidate better. After this, the company administers a test tailored to the position. For example, candidates for a financial position may take a valuation test. Last, the final round interview is with senior management and asks you to talk about your previous work and projects.”
- “At AWR Lloyd, the interview...
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