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Does this job rock or suck??
Gents, interviewing at a LMM for what is being described as a "research associate" role. Seems officially on the business development side, but with a focus on generating investment theses for the fund to pursue. No excel modeling, which I'm fine with. All-in comp is $180k , at most. Tier 2 city....
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT --> PE FUNDs--H O W T O
Hallo I did an internship in ventures, trying to get into an off-cycle PE firm this summer. WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED TO DISCUSS ON MY RESUME AND COVER LETTER to get in? I've done a fuck-ton of financial modeling. While I'm probably not God's gift to SOTPs, I am better than most interns from college and...
how exactly difference blended rate, cost rate, bill rate when we talk about pricing fees?
I have some question. i was playing a little bit with blended rates for consulting but I have some doubts cost rate, bill rate, and internal rate , and blended rate . which of the following is chargeable to the customer or do we play based on the most profitable ?
starting out a business while working
I am an employee at a bank, but I want to leverage my own money to start a business mostly in software development, and a cybersecurity firm; however, my contract says that I cant have dual employment ( paid or free ). My idea is to start this new venture as ownership than an employee within my...
Strategic Pathways to C-Suite/board member Career Transition
I'm interested in reaching the C-suite/board advisor level, and I would greatly appreciate your guidance on this. Could you share some of your knowledge with me? What key skills do you consider essential, and what certifications or development programs should I pursue? I found someone from LinkedIn...
Tips on Successfully Transitioning from Execution (Analyst/Associate) to Origination/Generating Deal Flow (VP+) in PC?
Looking for some advice - I started last year as a lateral VP at a small credit focused fund. At my current firm, VPs have origination targets that is part of your review/comp. My prior firm was much larger and VPs were still solely focused on execution/deal captaining. I like the aspect of...
Business Development Role/Transition - Advice
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some advice on a PE-related career move. Right now, I'm working in a general marketing/comm role at a LMM PE firm, but am being moved into more of a marketing/business development position, as the firm thinks I will have more value in BD. I don't come from a typical...
Current consultants, what is your biggest pain point?
Most discussions on this site focus on how to get into consulting or speculate on potential exit opportunities. But for those of you still in the trenches (like me), what are your biggest pain points? Proposal writing/winning work (finding RFPs, managing the process, networking, etc.) ? Deliverable...
Bad Junior Internship
After 200+ applications, 20+ interviews, 2 superdays, alumni networking, and having recruited for both sophomore and junior summer (Started applying in April 2022), I've ended up with next to nothing in the way of internships and am currently working in business development at a commercial community...
Business Development in Finance
So, I'm currently working as an Account executive at a SaaS company (3 years out of undergrad, 2 years as an AE). Currently making around $180k all in working around 25-30 hours a week. Staying in this path I should be able to move to another tech company, land an enterprise role and increase my...
Business Development in PE
So, I'm currently working as an Account executive at a SaaS company (3 years out of undergrad, 2 years as an AE). Currently making around $180k all in working around 25-30 hours a week. Staying in this path I should be able to move to another tech company, land an enterprise role and increase my...
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SENIOR BANKERS: Whale hunting vs. volume work at the senior level
Curious to hear if any senior bankers have insight into whale hunting for mega deals at a BB/EB vs. doing a higher volume of deals at a MM. I’d appreciate any info you can provide. Here are a few questions to help guide the conversation: 1. Do the types of deals you do affect your lifestyle/WLB?...
Someone please help me out to make a choice between 2 Internship offers
I am from India pursuing Bachelor's In Accounting and Finance (B.A.F) in my second year presently ,its a 3 year course.I am in top 10 percentile of my class academically and have alright extra curricular (part of BFSI Club in college, 2-3 case competitions) , I was actively looking for internship...
Corp Dev Best Practices
I am going to be starting a new Corp Dev role here in January, I am moving from a larger Corp Dev team (think F50, very well built out) to a smaller public company with a smaller team. I can touch on the reasons behind the move, but basically I get to have a big say on the how to shape the CD...
Best Practices And Gifts When Networking With Independent RIAs, Is Booze Ever An Apropriate Gift?
What are some appropriate gifts for senior folks at large independent RIA shops who show interest in possbily being a refferal partner to my firm? I mostly just need to find the balance between keeping in touch and demonstrating continued interest without coming off as pushy or trying too hard. My...
Choosing Between Internships: Strategy intern @ branding/marketing tech startup VS Business Development intern @ Big4
I'm a rising junior aiming for strategy/management consulting and right now struggling to choose between 2 internships. Both are off-cycle, so I'll have to take a gap semester. In theory, which of these would look better on my resume? Which of these would help my networking more? Which of these...
How to network for bizdev purposes when in finance?
I'm an incoming analyst at an MF in RE. As a non-target, I networked my ass off to get this seat. It consisted of me doing a lot of cold emails and reaching out on LinkedIn to learn about their careers and companies, before asking about recruitment. I fully understand how beneficial networking can...
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GS Private Wealth Management post MBA
I am a recent M7 MBA graduate who accepted an offer to be a Private Wealth Advisor (Starting as a PWM Associate) at Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management (GS PWM). I worked in finance before business school and went to MBA to stay in finance to multiply my earning potential. I was attracted to GS...
Solving Project Funding Solutions
Hey guys I'm interested. So what's your biggest problems getting your projects funded. Fill out my survey below. I am happy to share the results and let's bring some solutions to them. https://forms.gle/o1g2EgWg2y7MmLRe8
NYU Stern Vs. UChicago Booth for an MBA?
I'm currently working in strategy for TV/Entertainment and looking to get an MBA (in strategy and corporate finance ) in order to initially pivot into Consulting and in the long-term work in business development for a media company. I got accepted to NYU (with a full-ride) and Cornell so I was...
Is that real to find a job in PE or VC funds or managment consulting field to the one on a radical transition?
Hi guys, I am being on my radical transition period. My primary education is MD and I have vast experience in either clinical work or corporate sales work for a large medical equipment company. After graduation from MBA, I have poot my foot on the path of entrepreneurship. I was wondering if it...
Fellow PE Associates - what is your favorite Sales/BD automation software?
Was asked to put a write up together for outlining why my fund should get a subscription to an email automation platform. I've read some good reviews but I'm admittedly not familiar with all the players in this space and their various feature sets. Platforms that pop up and look interesting to me...
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Career Ops from Business Development Analyst to PE/IB/HF?
What is the exit ops for someone who is doing a business development analyst into PE/ HF/ IB? A little bit about me, a fresh graduate from non-target with multiple Finance internships and also a PE internship. Currently, the role is in health care company that just got a capital injection from a PE...
What are the different corporate roles and paths?
Hi guys, I'm currently an analyst at a BB in the US. I am still undecided about my long term career route and would like to learn more about the different roles / divisions in corporations, businesses etc. To be frank I got funneled into IB really young so I don't know much about corporate careers....
Skills Required for Business Development
I am currently in Corporate FP&A at a relatively medium large market cap company. I have been offered a business development role at bio-tech / Pharmaceutical company but I can't seem to get a clear picture of what it is I would be doing and what skills I would already need. Any insight on Bus Dev...
PE BD -> IB -> PE Deal Execution Side?
Dear WSO-Community, I very much would like to get your advice on my situation: I have been in PE /growth equity for about 2.5 years at this point; the first half year in a deal execution role, the second two years in a business development function i.e. sourcing and analyzing deals. Over the last...
Non-traditional exit opportunities?
Currently a second year IB analyst at a MM shop in NYC , and wondering what attractive exit opportunities there may be apart from PE / HF . Primarily interested in something strategy oriented with a high-growth company. Understand corporate development is somewhat aligned here, and in the right...
Considering a switch to BD in PE
Hi fellow monkeys, Here is the situation. I've been at my firm (F500) for about a year and a half in an analyst position within the executive group primarily focusing on corporate finance, investor relations and some corporate strategy projects. I've also passed the first 2 CFA exams and taking on...
What does the career path look like for investment banking business development?
I recently discovered my love for PE and startup BD roles and while searching for some postings I came across a couple BD jobs at EBs and MM boutiques. Duties include being involved in capital raising, prospecting and pipeline management, supporting pitch deck creation and developing knowledge of...
How to make deal sourcing sound good on resume?
Any tips on how to make a deal sourcing/business development internship at a PE firm look good for IB recruiting? I want to refrain from seeming like it's just a sales job, but have not done any modeling or real financial analysis. Maybe something about reading CIMs , writing NDAs, interacting with...
What does a Business Development Analyst do?
Hi Guys, I just saw a posting on my college's career site for a business development analyst position (Undergrad level) at Microsoft. The job description talks a lot about working on product partnerships, but was pretty vague. I was wondering if anyone had any insights on this role, like what...
PE Business Development Role
I am currently interviewing for a business development role at a MM PE shop 1-2B AUM. the role is on a smaller BD team sourcing deals. My goal is to go back to school for top MBA in a couple years. This seems like an interesting role where I could generate great contacts, but have a few questions. I...
is this a corporate development job?
My background is mainly in finance/accounting roles with F500 companies. Hold bachelors degree in finance plus MBA / CPA . I came across the job below which interests me, but it isn't clear to me whether this role falls within Business Development, Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, or some...
30 yr old thinking of b-school, need advice.
Hey Everyone, First time post. Just want to solicit some advice from members who may have been in my position and get some realistic feedback about my thought process and plan going forward: I’m 30 years old and have been working in the investment management industry in one form or another since I...
Do PE IR guys get paid on par with Investment team?
Curious if anyone has any visibility on compensation as you approach the upper levels of IR/Marketing/BizDev roles at large funds? It appears that compensation becomes very close to that of the investment professionals, particularly as you get to the upper levels where equity stake gets invovled....
What does the Business Development Department of a PE Firm do?
I recently contacted an alumni from my school that works in the Business Development department of a MM PE firm and I am trying to become more informed of a "day in the life" in Business Development. Also, this is my first informational phone call so any additional comments or recommendations would...
Corporate Development Recruiting
So I have done research on the corpdev recruiting cycle - It seems like there actually isn't one. From what I have seen it is nothing like PE and jobs just pop up whenever they are available (rather than a certain time of year). Because of this, I have a few questions on how to make my way into the...
Apartment Operators: Do You See Kickbacks?
Niche question for multifamily specialists - from your perspective, how common are kickbacks from Vendors? Put another way, if a Vendor was trying to sell a service to a Property, is there a history of the Vendor offering the Property Manager cash (under the table) for the Property to try out the...
Career advice needed (PWM, Business development, ibank internal wholesaler opp)
Hello all, Any career advice would be appreciated: I have about 7 years in the industry working in prop trading and as an advisor for the world's largest RIA. I've won multiple awards, been a top performer at my firm and have been pulling in about 250k / year for a while. I took a VP job at a small...
Business Development vs GS Technology
Hey guys, I have 2 offers (Graduating Senior) and need a little help on Pro's and Cons for exit opps, b-school, etc. Goldman Sachs Technology Division-- Software Developer --vs.-- Renewable Energy Solar Company-- Business Development (Small, more startup culture, yet heavily funded and invested)...
Complementing my M.A economics with additional studies?
Hi All, I just joined the WSO . As a former aspiring physician, I studied biology and worked throughout in various positions in sales , project management, and helped build a startup as well. I am starting my Masters in economics part-time soon and is looking to transition into private equity or...
What to ask C-Level Bus. Dev. person?
Recently got a phone call with the chief strategy officer / head of business development at one of the largest pharma/biotech companies, through a cold email (college alumnus). In general, what kinds of questions would you ask such a person during an informational interview if your end goal is an...
Anyone in TMT Biz Dev / Corp Strat / Corp Dev?
Thanks.
Buyside -> HC Bus. Dev/Corp. Strat Transition
Most on this forum are trying to break into the buyside ( HF /PE) from IB or others areas of business. From what I understand the most common transition into a Business Development or Corporate Strategy role at a F500 Healthcare firm is from consulting or after a top MBA . My question is what is the...
Energy Shop
Has anyone heard of H-Energy? It is own by the Hiranandani Group who seem to be predominantly in the real estate development sector. They are venturing into the energy space (particularly LNG and crude), looking to export out of Nova Scotia. I'm wondering if anyone has information on them or...
BD opportunity in PE
Hello, One of the head hunters contacted me for a BD associate opportunity in a small regional PE shop. I have background in technology and management consulting and also have an MBA . I actually have never seriously thought of working in PE before since I am focused in management consulting. This...
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