Breaking into energy consulting in Toronto/Ottawa (ex-MBB) — targeting Senior Associate level or equivalent.

Hi everyone,

Not sure if this is the best Reddit to post this. I’m looking to transition into energy consulting and would really value advice on positioning myself and targeting the right firms in Toronto/Ottawa.

Background:

– 4.5 years: Sr Fraud Risk Decision Scientist (Fintech)

– 3.5 years: Sr Data Science Consultant at MBB

– Experience working with Mining & O&G clients during consulting

Why the switch:

I moved out of consulting early in my career because I felt it was too soon to decide that consulting was the long-term path for me. I joined a fintech to explore a different environment, but realised within 2 years that I wanted to return to consulting—specifically in the energy space, which I really enjoyed during my MBB work. Was unable to make the move due to life constraints until now. This is the perfect chance.

Constraints / Goals:

– Targeting Senior Associate (or equivalent) roles. When I moved to fintech, I made the mistake of stepping back in leveling. Consequently, ~5 years on, I am still a Sr DS

– Location: Toronto / Ottawa

– Open to both strategy and energy-focused consulting roles

Questions:

1. Which firms in Canada have strong energy consulting practices I should target?2. How should I best position my profile given my mix of consulting + data science experience?

2. Is targeting Senior Associate roles realistic in this context?

3. Are there specific areas within energy (e.g., utilities, O&G, energy transition etc.) where my background would fit best?

Any advice or pointers would be greatly appreciated!