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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 2 days ago by WallStreetOasis.com | n/a |
 | Here is a rough explanation... Private Equity in a Nutshell | 20 | 7 years 4 weeks ago by nychimp | 6 years 36 weeks ago by anisht |
| hedge funds give you much better earning potential in the junior positions -- base pay may be lower, but if you're at a good fund, the bonus can be ridiculously large if you have a good year (200%+ of base)
why not take the risk when you're... Private Equity vs. Hedge Funds comp | 28 | 7 years 2 days ago by Anonymous Monkey | 6 years 6 weeks ago by Monkeysee |
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If I don't have banking experience, how about going in to PE with an MBA based on general management experience from the technology... Getting in to PE | 5 | 6 years 43 weeks ago by market man | 6 years 39 weeks ago by classnotesonline |
| Do PE shops have summer internships? Are they organized with a training prgoram like an investment... Are there summer internships in PE? | 27 | 6 years 43 weeks ago by Anonymous Monkey | 22 weeks 2 hours ago by asdaq2049 |
| What are the best groups at a BB for placement in a PE shop post analyst... Groups | 5 | 6 years 42 weeks ago by Patrick Bateman | 6 years 39 weeks ago by smuguy97 |
| lev fin?... which desk in banking is best for breaking into PE? | 11 | 6 years 39 weeks ago by morsecode | 6 years 26 weeks ago by ginNtonic |
| I am trying to transition out of my boutique investment bank towards private equity (mid-tier most likely, top-tier if possible, but probably not). Has anyone had experience that they would want to share on what kind of questions are asked, and what you need to prepare for the interview?
I... Interviewing for PE firms | 1 | 6 years 38 weeks ago by Anonymous Monkey | 6 years 38 weeks ago by Anonymous Monkey |
| Anyone have any advice on moving to a PE shop after an analyst stint?
Working in Canada in investment banking as an analyst and considering the move to PE.
When to start looking for jobs?
How/Where to start the search?
Compensation in joining PE firms?
Do people join as an analyst or... Analyst to Private Equity | 8 | 6 years 37 weeks ago by ibanker2006 | 6 years 34 weeks ago by ibanker2006 |
| Hi,
I am an MBA (Finance) from 2nd Tier B-School (December 2005 Grad). I am trying hard to get into PE/VC Industry, however, lack of direct I-Banking and/or PE/VC experience are putting my odds against me.
I am planning for CFA Level 1 exam. However, before that I wanted to get the idea on... Value of MBA (2nd Tier) + CFA in PE Industry | 15 | 6 years 37 weeks ago by rita_MBA_24 | 6 years 26 weeks ago by yesforone |
| For those getting into Private equity, does it require/help to have any specific kind of education and experience. For instance, if it is a LBO for a tech firm, would the firm prefer MBA with Undergrad in CS or engineering,... The right education for Private Equity? | 6 | 6 years 37 weeks ago by ZiggyMon | 6 years 35 weeks ago by elock |
| What's the Difference between PE and Venture... VC vs. PE | 4 | 6 years 36 weeks ago by ZiggyMon | 6 years 34 weeks ago by big dawg |
| Hey all,
I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of how the quality of life at a PE firm compares to that at an investment bank. I'm talking about the analyst and associate level. Hours, weekends, pay? ... quality of life - investment banking vs. pe | 12 | 6 years 36 weeks ago by snowverkill | 6 years 20 weeks ago by ExGSBanker |
| Just wanted some people's opinions on how easy it is to jump from one PE firm to another firm - specefically from a middle market one to larger ones.
For example, if someone was to start at a $750mm - $1bn fund as an associate, is it possible to move on to a mega-fund like TPG, KKR, Carlyle... Private Equity Lateral | 3 | 6 years 35 weeks ago by Fanker | 1 year 20 weeks ago by anonymous_analyst |
| If anyone out there has made the shift from IB to PE, please post your thoughts / comments. Are you happier, more satisfied, less overworked, etc?
Any feedback is... Transitioning from IB to PE | 8 | 6 years 34 weeks ago by snowverkill | 6 years 32 weeks ago by advdvnvp |
| Hi All
I'm a management consultant looking to make a move into the world of finance.
There are currently couple of opportunities I'm persueing.
1) Analyst role @ top tier boutique corporate finance advisory firm ($500MM + transactions)
2) Analyst role @ top tier MBO LBO private... Transition to PE without Corporate Finance experience | 7 | 6 years 34 weeks ago by boz928 | 6 years 31 weeks ago by Fanker |
| I'm interested in compiling a list of the tier 1/1a/2 shops that are total sweatshops (i.e. work you like a banker). I'm interested to see if any of these actually offers a liveable environment.
Please only post data if you have 1st hand knowledge from someone actually working... Sweatshop list | 20 | 6 years 34 weeks ago by jajaja | 6 years 14 weeks ago by ExGSBanker |
| Just a comment from someone so I though I should conifrm. Is it true that Financial Engineering is also used PE funds.
Like what would be the use of Financial Engineering in PE??
Can someone with specialization in Financial Engineering move into... Financial Engineering and PE | 11 | 6 years 34 weeks ago by ZiggyMon | 6 years 22 weeks ago by relinquo |
| What are the major differences between MBO's and LBO's? What's more profitable, with better returns?
Any ideas/comments... MBO V.S. LBO | 5 | 6 years 34 weeks ago by ZiggyMon | 6 years 33 weeks ago by buysideanalyst |
| Need some help on determining if an offer is within market range.
I got an offer to work for a middle market pe shop (~900mm under management) and package was $85k base and $95k bonus - does that sound within range of what other middle market pe shops are... PE Pay | 54 | 6 years 33 weeks ago by Fanker | 6 years 14 weeks ago by relinquo |
| What are people's views/experiences with headhunters? Esp. for those that have made the jump from bank to bank or from banking to PE. They seem kinda shady...yet effective I'm... Headhunters | 2 | 6 years 33 weeks ago by Nusi | 6 years 33 weeks ago by ibanktoo |
| Exit opps at Evercore/Greenhill.
What is the general opinion of these boutiques? Are PE exit options at these banks worse than a top group at a 2nd tier BB? Will working at a boutique push you under the radar when the PE/HF headhunters come?
Any and all opinions... Getting into top 20 PE shop from Boutique vs. BB | 2 | 6 years 31 weeks ago by TheSh1tShow | 3 years 34 weeks ago by 12345 |
| Hey, I apologize for the newie question, but would you guys mind listing the top 20 PE shops and which tiers they belong in? How many analysts out of i-banks do each of these take per... Newbie question: Top 20 PE shops? | 1 | 6 years 31 weeks ago by TheSh1tShow | 6 years 31 weeks ago by IHeartBanking |
| A year out of school (top 3 ivy), I've been an analyst at a decent sized PE firm $2B under management. I'd stay at my firm but I think I've hit a wall right now because there is currently no prospect of promotion to associate in the near future. The job has been pretty good --... PE analyst to PE Associate | 4 | 6 years 30 weeks ago by PEanalyst | 6 years 29 weeks ago by IBPEHFVC |
| For all 2nd yr analyst +:
I am a first year in a coverage group at a (mid/lower) Top 10 IB with an average/maybe bit above average (top 5-8 on the street)reputation with so-so modeling exposure. What do I need to be doing in order to position myself going forward to allow for opportunities going... Positioning yourself as an analyst | 0 | 6 years 29 weeks ago by asdjkl | n/a |
