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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 6 days ago by WallStreetOasis.com | n/a |
 | Does anyone have insight on analyst interviews for asset management at American Capital? Thanks in... American Capital Interviews | 0 | 39 min 44 sec ago by therightcoast_ | n/a |
| Am currently a research analyst at a HY/distressed hedge fund (I started here ~3 mos. ago). If you look at this list (http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424052748704253204578469283806191260.html#articleTabs_article%3D2) and average the ranking of the things you'd find most important... Help comparing / contrasting US HF and Asia PE roles | 1 | 1 day 17 hours ago by no homo | 11 hours 18 min ago by randomguy |
| Hey guys, I know it is pretty late into the 2013 MF process, but just want to confirm that Warburg has ended their process, specifically their FIG team.
The reason I ask is because I heard they gave out a bunch of offers that were not accepted and may still be "ticking down the... Warburg 2013 summer process | 4 | 16 weeks 2 days ago by liu kang | 13 hours 24 min ago by ricottacheese |
| Hi,
Anyone with mezzanine/debt PE experience (or something similar) and willing to chat, please shoot me a PM.
Looking to get info on how deals originate, deal processes/diligence, key modeling skills, working life, etc. in advance of an upcoming meeting with a... Debt and mezz fund expertise | 10 | 1 day 19 hours ago by frgna | 1 day 11 hours ago by cphbravo96 |
| I'm hoping to get a few experienced opinions about transitioning from AM to PE through an MBA.
I have been working in the business development and client service department for a top asset management firm for two years focusing mostly on our private funds. Prior to this, I worked at a... Transitioning from AM to PE | 5 | 1 day 11 hours ago by Pwsb62 | 1 day 17 hours ago by floppity |
| There have been several threads covering the value of an MBA in general in the past few months. Looking at input from experienced users on this site, it seems like the degree is most beneficial for people looking to either switch industries (Banking/Consulting), take a break, or re-brand themselves... MBA for PE? | 9 | 4 days 57 min ago by GorillaSachs | 1 day 18 hours ago by cphbravo96 |
| I recently receive an summer intern offer at a Sovereign Wealth Fund and it's highly possible for me to secure it as a FT
Yesterday they emailed me to ask my preference of investment areas.
As the title goes, the first is the PE Investment Division. They said they do direct and indirect... PE at a Sovereign Wealth Fund or Special Investment In Gold? | 8 | 44 weeks 2 days ago by Xaipe | 1 day 21 hours ago by Xaipe |
| Anyone have any info on the group? Culture, pay, hours, deal flow? Really just looking for any pertinent information as the website provides limited... TPG Specialty Finance - San Fran? | 0 | 1 day 23 hours ago by JrMistMaker | n/a |
| Hi everyone,
I am currently interning at a merchant bank this summer. For those not familiar with MBs, a merchant bank is an ibank-PE hybrid where the bank invests in the companies that it advises.
However, there is no modeling or financial analysis work for interns. We have a formal... Spinning experience at merchant bank | 1 | 2 days 12 hours ago by Goldman Stanley | 2 days 11 hours ago by goblan |
| Anybody know the culture of the nyc office or any specific groups within the nyc office? Interested in bschool placement, lifestyle, compensation and any other helpful information. Thanks... Warburg Pincus NY | 9 | 1 week 7 hours ago by exeunt | 2 days 12 hours ago by abcdefghij |
| Does anyone have PE firms around D.C. Metro Area? I am looking forward to relocate to D.C. and would like to explore opportunities... D.C. Private Equity Opportunities | 10 | 1 week 2 hours ago by Guaiyao | 4 days 22 hours ago by peinvestor2012 |
| Wondering how long the whole process takes for people on average? I.e. how many firms did you interview with before you closed on an acceptable offer? how many weeks/months? Anyone feeling frustrated with the process? Feel like i've gotten to a bunch of late stage or final rounds but no offer... How long has the PE / buyside interview to offer process taken | 3 | 5 days 11 hours ago by pinotnoir | 5 days 2 hours ago by mrb87 |
 | Hey guys,
so I have been trying to get involved in recruiting for direct PE for summer/fall 2014 since I heard the HHs are already talking to candidates..my current problem is that I am not based in NYC and I am not a part of IBD...while my modelling is solid and I probably know more about the PE... PE FoF to Direct PE | 16 | 11 weeks 2 days ago by ratrace12 | 5 days 2 hours ago by DaisukiDaYo |
| I've come across people talking of 100 hour-weeks umpteen times, but in that, how much time does one actually WORK?
I'm curious to know, 'cause I did my first 90 hour week last week and being in a boutique PE, that translates to actually working at least 80 hours (no face time, no... Effectice working hours | 0 | 5 days 11 hours ago by CAinPE | n/a |
| So I'm just trying to dive into learning a lot more about growth equity. I feel like I've gone to quite a few of the top GE firms websites, read news articles and talked to a few professionals, but one question that I've been afraid to ask is which shops follow the associate sourcing... Growth Equity Shops Associate Source Model vs Others | 3 | 6 days 8 hours ago by wallmonkey511 | 5 days 15 hours ago by Clever Name |
| How sought after are doctors in private equity these days given the current attractiveness of aspects of healthcare to PE? I am currently a resident at a top NYC hospital with excellent publications, will be getting board certified in the next year, and ultimately interested in practicing medicine... Doctors in Private Equity | 16 | 1 week 8 hours ago by HCBank | 5 days 22 hours ago by DaisukiDaYo |
| Anyone have any contacts they'd recommend from CPI? I've been having a tough time getting in touch with them. I'm looking more at top growth equity shops/later stage venture firms in the northeast. That said, anyone at the firm that you've had a good experience with would be... CPI Recruiters | 2 | 6 days 21 hours ago by jimbrowngoU | 6 days 2 hours ago by jimbrowngoU |
| Right now I'm a junior in college about to do a summer in New York with smaller BB and I'm trying to look down the road into what I want to do long term and how I can get there. A thorough discussion of the importance of getting a return offer and about deciding my future career path too... Growth Equity Path/Preparation | 1 | 6 days 8 hours ago by wallmonkey511 | 6 days 5 hours ago by couchy |
| Hi guys need help with something. Where could I find a list of PE's interested in companies with a size of roughly 7-10MM and a negative EBITDA? It can become a very profitable shop with scalability and the last PE that looked at it was very interested if it wasn't such a small... Very small market PEs | 14 | 6 days 15 hours ago by turtle | 6 days 10 hours ago by thecoldburns |
| Anyone know of PE shops with water-related investments (e.g. utilities, infrastructure, treatment, etc...)?? Bonus points for any firms that have a water-related... Water Investments in PE | 9 | 3 weeks 5 days ago by J_Gatsby | 6 days 15 hours ago by J_Gatsby |
| I recently got an offer with a lower-MM PE fund that had some issues raising its most recent fund and am hesitant to accept. I am also not crazy about the firm in general. Alternatively, I can accept a third year offer to stay with my group (top industry group at a non-MS/GS BB) and recruit over... Thoughts on Recruiting as a Third Year | 5 | 1 week 3 days ago by Longdistance | 6 days 22 hours ago by iamfromcanada |
| Hey guys. I was wondering if Boston has decent opportunities for Private Equity jobs pre-mba. I am not a banker and will be working as a Software Engineer/Market analysis kind of a role starting June. I know I am possibly at a disadvantage, so wanted some advice on what I should do. I'm... Boston Private Equity opportunities | 23 | 3 years 17 weeks ago by mass_banker | 1 week 3 hours ago by Clever Name |
| Does Oaktree Capital (LA office) take Summer Analysts?
IF they do, are they ever given FT... Oaktree Capital - Summer Analyst? | 6 | 1 year 28 weeks ago by ryenLOL | 1 week 7 hours ago by Matrick |
| Hello - looking for a good answer on why less debt is attractive for LBO targets. I've seen this in a few posts here and also seen it in deals.
Isn't the existing debt just going to be refinanced? As far as I can tell purchase price will still just be the enterprise value (doesn't... Leverage relevance for LBO target | 7 | 2 years 18 weeks ago by celtics2007 | 1 week 11 hours ago by a.dot |
