Many of today’s global financial institutions are the results of mergers & acquisitions that took place in the last decade. The more recent ones are still in the gestation stage. The underlying motivational force is to create a financial behemoth that will allow them to have expanded product range, domain expertise, market share, service platform and capital base. We may have to wait several more years before knowing if these major undertakings are indeed successful. However, if the original intention was indeed to enhance the competitive edge and capability to better service their target segments, these organizations must have a perceived notion of what their organizational strengths are. Hence, as a candidate pursuing a career with any of these firms, your due diligence must be able to help you understand what their key value propositions are.