Valerian M.
Interview coach for MBB consulting candidates in Dubai and Riyadh
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Based in | United Arab Emirates |
Valerian M. coaches candidates who want to pass MBB consulting interviews, with a focus on McKinsey. He is a former McKinsey Engagement Manager based in Dubai and Riyadh. He spent 5 years at the firm and worked on 20+ projects across the Middle East, North Africa and France. He sat on the interviewing team and gave 100+ interviews, including for the Paris office in French. He also covers Middle East consulting market details.
What Valerian helps with
Valerian helps candidates get ready for MBB interviews and land offers. He knows the criteria and case types interviewers use.
- Preparing for McKinsey interviews
- Preparing for MBB case interviews
- Behavioral interview questions
- Finding blind spots in interview prep
- Understanding what interviewers look for
- Learning about the Middle East consulting market
Who Valerian works with
Valerian works with candidates aiming for MBB firms, with a special focus on McKinsey. Some of his clients are already working as management consultants. He knows the hiring process for offices across the Middle East, North Africa and Paris.
How Valerian works
Valerian runs full McKinsey-style interview simulations. He draws on the 100+ interviews he gave as part of the McKinsey recruiting team. He knows the criteria, case types and attitudes needed to pass. His feedback points out the areas where a candidate is strong and the blind spots that need more work, so preparation can focus on those gaps.
Background and qualifications
Valerian is a former Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Co. He spent 5 years at the firm and worked on 20+ projects in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco and France. He was part of the recruiting team and interviewed 100+ candidates over 2.5 years. Those candidates included business analysts, junior associates, associates and senior associates applying to offices in Dubai, Riyadh, Paris, Casablanca, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, Cairo and Pakistan. He is based in Dubai and Riyadh.
Valerian M. pricing
Programs and services
- Full McKinsey-style interview simulations
- One-on-one interview coaching sessions
Valerian M. reviews
Valerian M. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former McKinsey Engagement Manager who interviewed 100+ candidates for offices across the Middle East, North Africa and Paris.
Best for MBB candidates, especially those targeting McKinsey in the Middle East, who want realistic interview practice.
Common questions
How much does Valerian M. charge?
Coaching with Valerian runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Valerian M. help with?
Valerian M. helps with preparing for McKinsey interviews, preparing for MBB case interviews, behavioral interview questions and finding blind spots in interview prep.
Does Valerian M. have reviews?
Valerian M. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Does Valerian know the Middle East consulting market?
Yes. He worked on 20+ projects in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco and France, and he can speak to Middle East consulting market details.
Can Valerian run mock McKinsey interviews?
Yes. He conducts full McKinsey-style simulations based on the 100+ interviews he gave at the firm.
How do I contact Valerian M.?
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