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Thrivent Team In Minneapolis
Hello, I was advised to post a discussion about them here so here I am. Have we worked with this fund before? If so, what was the culture, career and comp progression like? From what I read, they do more of co-investing than of traditional buy-out but please correct me if I am wrong. I went through...
FoF Questions (prestige, WLB, pay)
After recently researching the FoF industry, I have an assumption (most likely completely false) that FoF isn't as respected/prestigious in the financial world. Is this correct? I have always wanted to become a VC, but due to the traditional background of the job, I feel it's almost impossible...
Advice needed pls: offer from Fund of Hedge Funds (FoHF) vs Insurance's Multi-Asset Investment
Dear all I got offers from two places: 1) as a multi-asset investment manager for an FoF ($~2B) and 2) as an investment manager for an insurer (~$20B). For 1) FoF, I will be primarily doing manager selection, portfolio construction, and to a lesser extent asset allocation/style or factor selection....
Help With Last Minute Technical Prep!
I have an interview in two days for an OCIO analyst position (2022 grad) but I have a VERY limited finance background. My target is/was ESG consulting, and I have another interview for that this week that I am prepped for. The firm manages investments for non-profits and incorporates ESG strategy,...
Fund of funds / Analyst role - exit opps
For those that currently work or have previously worked in the fund of funds space, what are/were the pros/cons to the analyst role, and what were/are the exit opportunities (really) ? I have 2 offers right now and am looking at it as an opportunity to get my feet in the water. But my long term goal...
Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners
From my understanding, MS AIP does primaries, co-investments, and secondaries. Basically a fund of funds (FoF). Does anyone know how hard analysts/associates get worked in their suburban philly office? Also wondering what the exit opps are like since this isn't traditional private equity. Would it...
FoF opportunity
Hi, Currently working at an IB (associate level) and looking for a transition. I'm interviewing with a FoF PE, ca. 70 Bln Aum for an Institutional sales / IR position, role seems exciting, lots of client facing and travel, comp is great as well. What is the career growth? Exit opp and salary...
Fund of Funds FoF Rankings
Hi all, I tried looking for information regarding FoFs but wasn't able to find a comprehensive list online. I'm most looking for world ranking of FoFs by AUM and information pertaining to their returns, investment strategy and if possible the funds they are investing in. Would would be really...
Recently graduated, getting stuck in fund of funds
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PE Fund of Funds --> BB IBD HK ?
Help! What is the likelihood of switching from a PE FOF analyst role at a leading platform (think HarbourVest, Carlyle Group's Alpinvest, etc) in HK to BB IBD? Willing to start from first-year analyst and work my way up. Just need a way out of the PE FOF world. Any thoughts from senior monkeys would...
PE Co-invest & Secondary Shop vs Consulting @ Deloitte S&O
Hello WSO , I'm currently a few months into a Corp Fin gig at a F500 company (non-tech) and am looking at lateral offers as a Business analyst at Deloitte S&O and as a PE analyst at a well regarded PE FoF with well defined co-investment and secondaries arms (think: Adams Street/Coller/Pantheon...
Merits of banking once you've secured a PE associate role for July 2018
I joined a large investment firm out of college and am considering whether or not I should do banking for a year. Background: I interned at a bulge bracket bank for three summers (senior year of high school, sophomore year, and junior year) and went to a target school. I lack family connections in...
Experience transitioning from LP to GP?
Hello all, I am currently at a well known PE FoF with strong secondary/co-investment arms. I've become very interested in the strategy of one of the MM funds we've invested in, and wanted to approach them at some point expressing my interest in working for them. I'm junior enough where I don't think...
FoF (Grosvenor/Pantheon) vs Cambridge Associates
Hello all, If I were hypothetically fortunate enough to receive offers for FO positions at Cambridge Associates (prominent investment consulting firm) and a FoF like Grosvenor/Pantheon, which would you recommend I choose in regards to better Bschool and lateral exit opps? In regards to pre-B school...
How modeling intensive is FoF / Co-invest / Secondary positions?
Hi, lurker & first time poster. Can anyone share their experience or knowledge on how modeling intensive FoF secondary/co-investing positions are? (Think...Coller, Stepstone, Partners Group, Ardian, Pantheon,etc.) How deep do you really dig into the underlying companies when evaluating a secondary...
Fund of Funds (FOF) return on investment
Hi all, Recently looking at an opportunity at an Asian FOF . The fund size is still small at the moment, but total firm AUM is 1 billion+. Have a few question on the sector, as I am relatively new to the industry. What is the typical return target for a PE FOF these days? I.e. range of investment...
Soph FoF -> Junior Banking SA Possible?
Sophomore at a semi-target (Ross/McDonough/Stern/Cornell), top 10% of the class, targeting junior SA gig in IBD . I have a full time offer for this summer as a research analyst for an FOF and a few more interviews (including one decent boutique IBD) coming down the pike. The FOF itself does fairly...
2nd year analyst at a FoF - could I "start over" as a first year in banking?
Monkeys, Have been trying to make the switch for a while with no luck. I'd be willing to start as a first year if it meant breaking into banking - would any places even allow that? I know most(all?) BBs are done right now but I never really had a shot there anyway. Any decent MMs still recruiting?...
Transaction Advisory Vs PE FoF to get to direct buy side PE
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Help me understand the investment strategy of a FoF
I work as a tax accountant, and one of my clients is a big FoF . They have 50+ funds investing in hundreds of different PE / HF funds, with most of the ownership percentages well below 1%. I understand the concept of diversification but it still seems really crazy to me. Can anyone shed some light...
Finished my 1st year
Hey all, I just finished my 1st year at a BB Fof and want to move to banking. Anyone knows how I should go about doing this? I feel as if they all recruit only current undergrads. I'm one year out. what paths should I take?
Associate in Private Equity FoF - will answer questions
Noticed quite a few questions regarding FoF on here recently (probably due to recruiting cycle) so thought a thread might be helpful - no PMs if possible. My background is non-traditional. I'm from the UK, top 10(ish) university, finance degree, joined one of the biggest UK asset managers and...
Info. on fund of PE funds port. construction analyst job
So I have an interview coming up for a portfolio construction analyst position at a large PE FoF (10B+). I looked the company and FoF information up here, but the information is generally pretty dated, and not generally related specifically to portfolio construction. If anyone could give insights on...
Goldman Sachs HFS
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had any specific information on the GS Hedge Fund Strategies group. What skill set will you pick up from this group? How is the compensation for analysts/ associates/vp/md? Also, how are the exit opps for someone coming out of this group? Thanks!
How to analyze funds for PE FoF investing?
I'm looking for Sites or Guides that help you understand how to analyze private equity funds for FoFs investing. Any help is appreciated!
Career Advice: Project Finance -> Infrastructure FoF
So I am finishing my two years at a major European bank on the Project Finance side. Think SocGec and the likes. Have a decent track record of transactions with mostly commodity background and some infrastructure acquisition deals. They offered me to stay on board as an associate. On the other side,...
Funds of Funds and Secondary Fund question
Hi all, I recently received an interview question at a PE interview , the interviewer asked me if I was working in a Funds of Funds and is looking to invest into GPs, what are the factors (issues) / general framework that I should be considerating before making that investment? Also, if i was...
Fund of Funds and Asset Modeling at Insurance company
Wrote a lot of stuff and a lot of questions but this is one of the hardest decisions i've ever had to make. If anyone can answer any of these questions of give any insight I would appreciate it very much. Objective: To pick the job that is going to put me in the best position in two years if I...
K2 Advisors Research Associate
Does anyone know anything about K2 Advisors FoF? Is it a well respected FoF? Do new employees get treated well? Is this a good entry level position that will provide a variety of career options in the future?
FoF vs ALM
I have a research associate offer with a HF FoF and an actuarial offer in the Asset Liability Management group of a big life insurance firm. Which offer is better if I want to get into hedge funds, MBA , or MFE. Also the ALM offer is $14,000 higher. Which would you take? Will FoF teach me how to...
Why PE FOF versus PE Direct investing?
Hi People, I have a FOF interview soon.. and this is something along the lines what I am thinking why FOF is better that Direct investing.. can you please add to the below? •Through this approach you can exercise better diversification in the portfolio – thereby reduction of volatility while...
SVB Capital VC FoF Interview
I have a first round interview with these guys next week. Anyone have any idea what kind of questions I might get? What would I usually need to know for a VC FoF interview? Thanks.
Fund of Funds Interview - What should I know?
Hey I have an interview coming up for a fund of funds PE firm analyst position. This will be the 2nd round; a 3-4 person conference call. Does anyone have any experience with a FoF? What did they focus most on, what should I really make sure I know? Any suggestions on study material I should look at...
Should I do this...?
Just a little help, I have an opportunity intern with Metlife Investments' Alternative Investments group in either Capital Markets or FOF hedge fund work. My ultimate goal is to work in a hedge fund and I come from a non target with a decent Regional Ugrad B school very close to NYC . My questions...
BB Fof ---> pigeonholing?
Question: Am I pigeonholing myself by going to a due dilligence role at a BB Hedge Fund of Fund group? Is there exit opps outside of fofs? Also, any idea compensation here for junior roles and up? ( GS Hedge Fund Strategies, DB Advisors Fund of Funds, JPM Alternative Asset Management ) Thanks for...
J.P. Morgan Alternative Asset Management Comp, Info
Hey - Does anyone know if this is a strong group? What is the comp? Thanks.
FoF at prestigious HF/AM?
say you had an opportunity to join a top HF / asset manager but in their FoF business (think BAAM). your other options are likely to be a quasi FO /MO role at a reputable but not amazing name, or a pure FO quant trading role at a small & relatively unknown fund. the FoF job is likely to be your only...
FoF interview HELP!!! (don't we all love interviews)
Hi! I've got an interview with Forester Capital for Research Analyst (see job description below) in a few days, and I would really appreciate it if you can help me answer the following questions: 1) What do I need to know about HF / FoF /the market? (for someone who's never had a HF interview, that...
Advice - Jumping to another PE shop
I've just been told that 50% of my time will now be dedicated to FoF and no longer 100% on LevFin (buyside).... I feel pretty nauseaus at the sudden change and Idk if I should try to jump ship to another PE shop or stick it out and go for an MBA in a yr or two... Please opine!
PE Fund-of-funds......exit ops?
Given the state of the economy, like many other recent MBA grads I find myself considering alternate career paths. I currently have an offer at a PE Fund-of-funds. The position involves investing in different GPs across the PE industry along with co-investments in portfolio companies. My main...
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