+3 Partners Group , NAV Lending 2 2w
0 NAV Finance Models 3 2w
0 BXCI culture 3 2w
+3 Blackstone associate interest registration 2028 9 2w
+20 Built a free mock interview tool for IB/PE - now at a MF but bombed my first IB interview 6 2w
+51 What % of people entering PE ultimately make MD/Partner? 31 2w
+23 Compensation packages Abu Dhabi and Quatar these days 8 2w
+3 What tier of bank/group is generally required for at least UMM PE exits? 3 2w
0 PE Associate in NYC -> London 1 2w
0 Gauge Capital Superday & Modeling Test Insights? 0 2w
0 Peak Rock Capital 2026 1 2w
+39 Warburg Pincus 2026 FT Analyst 202 2w
+24 VP at UMM PE fund considering a jump to a fundless sponsor 4 2w
+9 Altaris Capital Reputation 5 2w
0 Joining a newer, smaller HF 3 2w
+38 Why is ROIC never really a topic when looking at companies IRL 11 2w
+14 Latest on Gemspring 12 2w
+14 Lunate case study 18 2w
+37 Comp Decreasing? 10 2w
+18 “Fringe” EB Placements in PE? 9 2w
+6 Interviewing with PE Firms for Practice 6 2w
+34 Feeling Super Unprepared for PE Gig 9 2w
+25 How common is it to recruit for a different coverage than your IB one? 12 2w
+9 LMM PE Analysts: Getting roasted for my AI capstone (building a sourcing tool, offering $20 UberEats) 2 2w
0 Updated views on Summit Partners (2026) 3 2w
0 Vista Equity Partners - Interview - Private Equity Data 2w
+5 Single Manager vs Tier 1 PE VP seat 3 2w
+5 Insight Equity Dallas Culture/Compensation 4 2w
+10 how do laterals in IB move to PE? 12 2w
+3 GIC ISG? 40 2w
+12 How to approach Buyside Recruiting 3 2w
+6 Accordion PE consulting 1 2w
+5 Bain Capital Interview Process (AN) 7 2w
+3 DE Shaw Cove 2 2w
+67 Moving to Paris 64 2w
0 NexPhase Capital 3 2w
+11 Consulting to PE or MBA 4 2w
0 Goldman Sachs - Review - Private Equity Data 2w
0 SEO AIFP 2 2w
+13 Ranking new services PE firms 6 2w
0 Hamilton Lane - Review - Investment Management Data 2w
0 Hamilton Lane - Salary & Bonus - Investment Management Data 2w
+90 Has exiting IB/PE really improved your wellbeing? 44 2w
+7 What does a PE Analyst do? 5 2w
+38 KKR Scholars 46 2w
+3 Gauge Capital 2026 3 2w
+1 MBB vs PE analyst offer? 1 2w
0 PE Case Studies Exchange 1 2w
0 Chicago Buyside Tech / Tech Services Investing 3 2w
+9 Views on Infravia? 13 2w
+5 Kanbrick / Tracy Britt Cool 4 2w
0 How difficult is it to get another PE gig after LMM? 1 2w
+22 KPS in 2026 19 2w
0 Vibe code ideas for research 1 2w
+12 Is AI Replacing Junior Analysts in Investment Banking and PE? 5 2w
+25 Large Cap PE Value Creation vs RX shops? (Coming from McK) 2 2w
+25 Good Performing Software Funds 5 2w
+9 Relative Comp at Megafunds across different strategies 5 2w
+14 How much experience do you need to be a VP of Corp Dev at a LMM PortCO 3 2w
+17 Special Situations 4 2w
0 What were your biggest struggles in PE? 2 2w
+21 3 hour lbo test 10 2w
0 PE Secondaries Case Study 3 2w
+8 Reneging offer to Software Growth / PE? 12 2w
0 IB Interview Prep - QUESTIONS (MADE BY EX-JPM BANKER) 2 2w
0 Management Option Pool vs. Management Carry in LBO Model 2 2w
+14 Family Office 2025/2026 Comp Thread 5 2w
+9 FP&A at PE-backed firm to Private Credit: Realistic? 1 2w
+13 New Fund - Comp Questions 4 3w
+15 Sovereign, Endowment, Family Office PE Comp 4 3w
+24 Graham Partners Overview 22 3w
+20 Thoughts on Novo Holdings 34 3w
+21 How is Marlin doing? 6 3w
0 Rubicon Technology Partners - Review - Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Data 3w
0 Rubicon Technology Partners - Salary & Bonus - Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Data 3w
+804 Is it just me or are PE Associates garbage these days? 140 3w
0 CriticalPoint Capital - Review - Private Equity Data 3w
0 CriticalPoint Capital - Salary & Bonus - Private Equity Data 3w
+9 Should I do CFA or not 2 3w
0 Digitalbridge acquires Arclight 0 3w
+9 NAV Lending Market Map 2026 — Who Does What and for Whom? 2 3w
+13 Marlin Equity Update 4 3w
+25 LBS vs LSE Masters for London IB/PE 11 3w
+8 Turn/River Capital Process 10 3w
0 EQT in 2026 2 3w
0 Paradigm Capital - Review - Generalist Data 3w
0 Paradigm Capital - Salary & Bonus - Generalist Data 3w
+13 KKR Software Updates 23 3w
0 Consonance Capital Updated Views? 0 3w
+7 Should I recruit to PE? 1 3w
+8 Private Credit Base Suggestions 4 3w
+43 First-Time PE Fund 20 3w
+23 WCAS (2026) 27 3w
+6 GTCR Capital Solutions 5 3w
0 Breaking into Infra Private Equity 1 3w
+16 Martis Capital Thoughts 20 3w
0 Growth Equity / Minority Investments Shops Comp 1 3w
0 Growth Equity Outlook 4 3w
0 How Long Do Kids Prep for On Cycle? 2 3w
0 Mining PE Comp 3 3w

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Private Equity

  • The Riverside Company 99.6%
  • Blackstone Group 99.3%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.9%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.5%
  • Bain Capital 98.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Private Equity

  • Blackstone Group 99.6%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 99.2%
  • The Riverside Company 98.9%
  • Ardian 98.5%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Private Equity

  • Bain Capital 99.6%
  • The Riverside Company 99.3%
  • Blackstone Group 98.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.5%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Private Equity

  • Principal (9) $653
  • Director/MD (24) $547
  • Vice President (98) $365
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (104) $281
  • 2nd Year Associate (235) $272
  • 1st Year Associate (411) $229
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (33) $157
  • 2nd Year Analyst (97) $134
  • 1st Year Analyst (272) $124
  • Intern/Summer Associate (38) $81
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (355) $62
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