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 | The goal of Wall Street Oasis’ Private Iniquity is to give our users the best possible snapshot of life in private equity, from internships and recruiting to compensation and career progression. Working towards that goal, we’ve created a <a... SPOTLIGHT: Private Iniquity Rules and FAQs | 0 | 2 years 4 weeks ago by WallStreetOasis.com | n/a |
 | Will a low SAT score (2000 - 2100s) hold someone back from top tier PE firms even despite a target undergrad, strong GPA (3.7 - 3.8), and solid BB IBD firm/ group? Just wondering if I should retake the SAT or take the GMAT if that was the case.
Thanks for the help in... SAT scores for PE/HF recruiting | 30 | 6 days 5 hours ago by dukebanker12 | 1 hour 27 min ago by poonslayer |
 | Does anyone have PE recruiting resources they'd be willing to share/ trade? I'm looking for modeling tests (with solutions) and have a few tests from top tier funds to trade in exchange. Any other recruiting resources would be appreciated as well.
Please PM me.... PE recruiting resources | 2 | 6 hours 42 min ago by dukebanker12 | 4 hours 28 min ago by kinghongkong |
| Can someone shed some light on the differences between the two in terms of culture and reputation?... Bain Capital PE vs T.H. Lee | 0 | 13 hours 45 min ago by Boston7Strong | n/a |
| I have a 2nd round interview coming up with a secondary PE fund. They do mostly LP secondaries of funds that are majority invested.
I'm still trying to understand exactly how they value these LP interests. In the round 1 interview, they told me that they do a bottoms up analysis on the... Secondary PE Modeling | 28 | 11 weeks 15 hours ago by Banker88 | 14 hours 1 min ago by PIK_Toggle |
| Working w/ a small pe shop, looking to change how we are organized. If can share how any btq ib's or pe shops log your pipeline is greatly appreciated...prefer using proprietary database (currently use Access) rather than buying some CRM s/w...thx a lot... Boutiqe firm organizing/admin ideas... | 3 | 1 day 8 hours ago by JamesMadison | 16 hours 42 min ago by JamesMadison |
| Fellow Monkey's,
Is switching from a 2nd year senior associate in Valuation Group of a big four accounting firm to a publicly listed infrastructure fund as an analyst worth it? Is switching as analyst normal from accounting or can one come in at the associate level without prior IB/PE/MBA... Senior in Big 4 to Analyst in buyside infrastruture? | 5 | 19 weeks 1 day ago by eternity8 | 21 hours 50 min ago by ImComingForYou |
| Can anyone shed some light on KKR's Capital Markets operations in India - how different it is from their private equity business, what's the reputation and pay like and any other... KKR Capital Markets in India? | 4 | 1 day 15 hours ago by Arya | 1 day 6 hours ago by kinghongkong |
| Since this was brought up on another thread.
Screened for U.S. focused buyout funds >$3bn, 2000-2008... 2000 - 2008 IRRs by PE fund | 10 | 6 days 16 hours ago by bugattiveyron | 1 day 8 hours ago by bugattiveyron |
| All,
Just starting to work on a transaction with a large PE firm that I am interested in working for. The deal is with the PE and one of the PE's portfolio companies. Just wanted to probe and see what people thought the best way to network with this fund after (and possibly during?) the... Networking With A PE Client | 4 | 1 day 15 hours ago by brownbear1257 | 1 day 8 hours ago by brownbear1257 |
| Anyone know anything about the culture and pay at Vista? I'm talking hours, team (how big), compensation for a Senior Associate. I know it's a great mid-market software-focused PE shop (moving... Vista Equity | 2 | 1 week 9 hours ago by jimbrowngoU | 1 day 8 hours ago by jimbrowngoU |
| Wondering about this. Is it just the prestige/pay? Seems like your experience would be quite limited at megafunds (type of work similar to banking, just modelling focused). Why don't more people pursue MM -- especially if it is less competitive?
<strong>Moderator note:</strong>... Why do ppl choose megafunds over MM? | 158 | 2 years 17 weeks ago by lurker22 | 1 day 11 hours ago by asdf12345 |
| Their website/service came up in another thread and since I never heard of them before I'm hoping for some insights:
- do you get access to legitimate positions or at least information?
- is there any info concerning the firms they work(ed) with?
- while they state their "global"... GoBuyside - any good? | 7 | 1 year 15 weeks ago by EuroLocust | 1 day 12 hours ago by Timothy-Welles |
| Hi all,
Hoping to receive some insight on several points as enumerated below. Note: Other posts on the topic did not discuss these questions in detail.
1) What (finance/market research) knowledge/skills would be expected of a candidate at a PE sourcing job? What about an interview? Is it... PE Deal Sourcing Interview/On-the-job advice | 2 | 4 days 3 hours ago by paperorplastic | 2 days 3 hours ago by WalMartShopper |
| Hey guys, I was wondering whether anyone knows anything about the presidio group, based in SF. I did some searching on the forum but I couldn't find much. Basically I'm interested in the usual stuff: are they well respected, does anyone have specific experiences with working there in... Does anyone know anything about "The Presidio Group LLC"? | 2 | 16 weeks 2 days ago by profitnowthinklater | 2 days 7 hours ago by Saied |
| Hey All,
I was wondering if you all could shed some light on the core/main differences between MM and Large Cap PE firms? Such as general investment strategy, targets, lifestyle/hours, compensation/salary, prestige, team sizes, deal flow?
I'll be going into one of MBB so a focus geared... MM vs. Large/Mega - Differences? | 5 | 1 year 28 weeks ago by dondestanlaschicas | 3 days 6 hours ago by 2x2Matrix |
| I've been thinking about career path a bit lately and have a question for you guys out there that know a bit about PE FOFs. Why would one want to move from a private equity role into a PE FOF? I realize there's a potentially better lifestyle, but there's also probably less money.... Private Equity Fund of Funds | 9 | 5 days 12 hours ago by jimbrowngoU | 3 days 13 hours ago by hiit |
| I know that in normal PE you can make money by ebitda growth, multiple expansion and de-leverage, but how does PE make money when investing in real estate assets? what are the value levers? Also, would appreciate if you can point me to a book/website/article that explains in full detail the REPE... What are the value levers of a Real Estate PE investment? | 13 | 2 years 6 weeks ago by fomc | 3 days 19 hours ago by minnow |
| I was wondering if anyone here works in investor relations at a fund (any strategy)? What is your background, your every day like, and how did you break... Investor Relations | 4 | 4 days 18 hours ago by brownfield | 4 days 9 hours ago by ledger123 |
| Hey Guys
I'm an undergrad student at a target school (rising junior). I have just realized that I can get a Masters in Computer Science, along with my Bachelor's in the same field in addition to my business degree, in the 4 years I'll be at school by taking a few (5 to be exact)... Contemplating a Masters while in undergrad | 4 | 2 weeks 5 days ago by curiousquaker11 | 5 days 2 hours ago by curiousquaker11 |
| I've heard that you should not do this because it is exhausting, you should stick to what you really want, etc. But how feasible is this? Do the major MF headhunters do both PE and HF or mostly specialize?
I start later this summer and just wanted to get a feel for my options. Really... Recruiting for PE and HF at the same time | 6 | 3 weeks 4 days ago by wm4156 | 5 days 7 hours ago by PEguy2011 |
| Hey monkeys how is it hanging?
I am interested in finding out which banks (boutique) have the most constant deal flow in terms of middle market private companies.
$10-$100 Million in revenues.
I am curious to find out since it seems like this market is really heating... Lower Middle Market Deal flow | 5 | 1 week 2 days ago by Barboone | 5 days 21 hours ago by CompBanker |
| What is the treatment of minority interest in terms of a LBO context?
- What are the changes in S&U and PF adjustments?... Interview question minority interest | 6 | 1 week 1 day ago by bbfun | 6 days 15 hours ago by DaisukiDaYo |
| Anyone have any thoughts, insights, etc to share on this PE firm? any insights on recruiting would be great. ... Freeman Spogli | 1 | 3 years 5 weeks ago by ledger123 | 6 days 23 hours ago by AnalystMonkey2769 |
| Do you have any resources to learn about the operational side of an attractive investment opportunity? I know PE interviews often have a modeling portion, but I know there is also a qualitative aspect and I'd like to prepare.
Thanks in... Learning about the operational side of PE | 1 | 1 week 3 days ago by dukebanker12 | 1 week 1 day ago by dukebanker12 |
