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Introduction

Best known for its Value Based Management services, Stern Value Management (SVM) is known for generating superior growth and long-term capital returns for its global client base.

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Employer Type

Private

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Major Departments/Practice Areas

Financial Consulting
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Major Office Locations

New York, NY (HQ)


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Founder

Joel Stern


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CEO

Martin Schwarz

Vault Verdict

As a small firm with a highly specific specialization, SVM is in the interesting position of its key metric—Economic Value Added (EVA)—being better-known than the firm’s own branding. But don’t let that fool you: while this is a small outfit, it does serious work for significant clients and deals almost exclusively with C-level executives.

As such, it might not be hiring hundreds or even tens of consultants in a given year, but it is a place where someone with the right experience and contacts can build a lucrative, rewarding career while being treated as an adult. For example, the firm provides a flexible working environment with interesting perks like unlimited vacation days.

About the Company

Stern Value Management is a top management consulting firm specializing in helping organizations unlock their strategic potential and drive profitable growth. The firm is known for being the value creation partner of choice for leaders and investors that care about long-term sustainable value creation. SVM works closely with executives from various industries and geographies to help them solve their most pressing business needs.

The firm’s experienced team of consultants utilizes a unique blend of industry knowledge, proprietary metrics, and cutting-edge insights to develop and implement tailored strategies for superior performance. Its services encompass all aspects of business operations, including corporate strategy, risk management, operational efficiency, capital allocation, incentive compensation, and sustainability. The fir...

Employee Reviews


  • “Access to client senior management at all levels. You do not need to be a partner to interact with a firm's CEO.”
  • “Distinctive team with tremendous legacy at hand.”
  • “I like that the organizational chart is fairly flat, the culture is great, and the clients come from very diverse industries, so the work is challenging and very interesting.”
  • “If you thrive in a very structured environment, this firm is not for you. But if you are entrepreneurial you will love working at SVM.”
  • “Transparency with clients, unbiased thought (not self-serving).”

Getting Hired Here


  • “Fast and clear. They did exactly what they said, in terms of timing and process selection.”
  • “First interview to get to know the profile and background of the candidate. Second interview for business cases questions. Third interview for technical questions. Fourth interview for behavioral.”
  • “From 4-6 interviews, from profiling, behavioral, fit, business case, technical knowledge.”
  • “They expect you to think on your feet and be very articulate.”