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Riverstone Holdings
Does anyone have information for Riverstone regarding compensation/lifestyle? Did they start interviewing? I know that they have a JV with Carlyle. how is the dealflow? any anecdotal information would be great. thank a lot in advance!
Help me hit the ground running!
Several months ago I snagged an internship at a small family office pe shop. That internship facilitated a jump into a larger, more sophisticated pe firm. My question to you all is, what resources can you recommend to help me get up to speed on PE deal-making structures (e.g. downside protection,...
Zynga, Facebook, Groupon Colossal Valuations!
Week after week, investors have seen multi-billion deals for online businesses with suspect business models. In January, Goldman invested in Facebook at a $50 billion valuation. Zynga's reported $7-$10 billion valuation surpassed that of software giant EA Games. With its recent I.P.O. announced,...
How would you classify this deal and what kind of template would you use?
I am working on a model for a small firm that is looking to purchase a majority share of a division of a publicly traded company. The problem is, I'm not sure how to structure it--it it an asset sale? LBO ? To clarify, let's say that PE Capital is looking to buy the Widget division of Newco. Newco...
GS IBD or PEG or REPIA?
I am interested in going into PE out of undergrad and am currently a junior. I have offers standing from GS IBD and Private Equity Group which operates as a Fund of Funds. I also interviewed with REPIA and am awaiting their reply. I have to make a decision between PEG and IBD in the next couple of...
San Diego Private Equity finafunbds looking for public-companies investments
Our Private Equity Fund will buy debt or stock your clients have in order to give them a cash-infusion and clear their books, etc. We can fund your referred companies who could use financing on an ongoing basis. We can provide up to $500,000 a month and up to $5 million a year. We will wire funds...
PE Question received & Upcoming Interview - Please advise
This is a two-parter question for the PE WSO guys/gals: 1) Someone asked me 'If I was considering a debt-collection company in Korea as an investment, what kind of questions should I ask?' I can't quite remember my response, but I remember I couldn't provide too much on the spot. I was wondering if...
PE comp
Does anyone know the pay struture for a jr analyst at a private equity fund-of funds in the nyc area? Any insight would be great thanks
Real Estate Investment Sales
Can someone please explain the main differences between real estate investment sales analyst roles and real estate acquisitions? What career path can each lead to? Compensation? I'm interviewing at an real estate investment bank, but the investment sales position seems a lot like brokerage... (not...
Edgestone (Toronto)
Anyone meet with Edgestone before? Any details on these guys and what their interviews are like? Interesting things they have worked on and recent developments? I did a search but besides comp info there's not much else. Thanks all!
Quilvest Private Equity
Hello, Does anyone here know Quilvest Private Equity? It's a middle-market fund with ~$3bn AUM. Any thought or comment about them would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
MIT Private Equity Symposium
Prospective monkey still looking for summer opportunities. Would this be an event worth going to? Obviously it probably wont help with SA opportunities but will it be worthwhile to attend? http://www.mitpesymposium.com/ Description: The 8th Annual MIT Sloan Private Equity Symposium will take place...
Better exit options
I could use people's opinions:
Clairvest Private Equity
Hello everyone, Just wanted to see if anyone from Toronto is familiar with this mid market PE shop. Looking to hear your thoughts in terms of deal flow, sector expertise, work/life balance, comp, growth opportunity and any other thoughts you have from directly working there or through word of mouth....
Does PE kill jobs and ruin the economy?
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/ad_mitt_mis… Clearly, neither the NY Post or this author is that reputable, but it strikes at a more fundamental question that I've been wondering about: does private equity--the promised land for so many of us monkeys--bankrupt its companies and kill jobs?
Paper LBO model
I've heard in some interviews of candidates being asked to construct a paper lbo model, where they are given a bunch of information and have to walk through the LBO math. Could someone provide an example of how this plays out? What information will you be given, what are you asked to calculate, and...
Real Estate Certification
I was laid off from a private equity real estate acquisitions gig a number of months ago. I've been interviewing but it seems impossible to get back into. I need an edge. Can anyone recommend a certification I can pursue? I'm thinking about the CFA but i've heard that nobody in real estate cares...
Private Equity Fund of Funds: Case Study
Hi, I am about to do a case study interview for a PE FoF's for a junior analyst position. I've been told that I do not need to prepare anything and will be given an hour to read the materials and prepare before presenting my views followed by a 30 mins Q&A session. I have one year's IB experience...
Capital Fund Raising / Bus. Dev
Hello all, Recently I've grown curious about the asset raising role within VC , Hedge, and Private Equity funds. From my knowledge, I understand that there are individuals responsible for capital raising and acquiring new business from institutional or high net worth investors during the expansion...
Non Target progression within IB or to PE
Does non-target status become irrelevant after you break into a BB FO . Or will I have to attain a MBA from a target to become promoted at my company? Have any of you seen a non target at the associate, VP, or MD level (at a solid MM or BB)? Finally, will a non target have trouble breaking into PE...
charlotte NC PE firms
I am currently pursuing my mba and would like to break into PE upon graduation. I do not have PE or banking experience so I was wanting to do an "internship" or some work on the side at the very least over the next 1.5 years to gain relevant experience. Does anyone work for a PE firm in charlotte...
I turned down BX/LAZ M&A NYC for Barcap IBD NYC, NOW WHAT? HELP - PE EXITS?
Ok so if you guys read my previous thread, I turned down LAZ/ BX SA for FT at Barcap IBD ... I'm getting really concerned about my exits now after I read this thread (http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/former-ms-m…) Now my question to you now is...To make up for the disadvantage I have in...
Hotels 101
What, if any, relationship exists between the large hotel chain Hilton Worldwide, privatized by BX , and an actual Hilton hotel such as the Las Vegas Hilton, owned by GS and Colony? Are flag fees paid by LV Hilton to Hilton Worldwide, and if so, is that the only connection?
Controlling stake vs. non-controlling stake - experience
Can someone elaborate on what they think the main differences in associate experience would be between working at a fund that takes controlling stakes vs. one that does not? I would imagine at the associate level, the experience would not be much different since the non-controlling fund would still...
Research conference on PE at the lSE
Hey guys, Wanted to share with you some information about the upcoming LSE Alternative Investments Research Conference 2011. If you are a PhD candidate in finance in one of the aforementioned fields, consider applying. More information available on: www.lseairc.com. The Conference theme this year is...
At a crossroads in life
Hi everyone, I'm finishing up a term at a PE fund and could use some advice. I visit this forum for guidance from people in similar situations to my own. Sometimes I feel like I've accomplished nothing while everyone seems to strive ahead... Background:: Undergrad: HYP (Dual Degrees in Math,...
Regional PE Firms
Hey everyone, I've been reading WSO for a while now but just made an account and am trying to get more involved. Thanks for everyone who helps people out on this site. I was wondering if anyone with access to CapIQ could post a list of regional PE firms in the Boston area. I know there already is...
Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Area (GS PIA) Interview
Hello monkeys, Does anyone have some information about GS PIA interviews for intern positions? I.e. questions asked, number of rounds, number of people, possible case study? Also, do you know where I could find the deals done by GS PIA except on their website? Thanks a lot for your answers!
PERKS of working in Financial Services....
What are some of the perks you guys have heard of that a BB or MM provides its employee. I'm not talking about just discounts, but things like car service, meals, etc............. For example like my first Internship was at a MM investment bank and every morning the employees got Continental...
Real Estate PE Exit Options
Hi, I was curious to know what are the possible exit options for an entry level / associate at a real estate private equity firm. Some of the options that I've explored are as follows: 1. IBD: Would it be possible to move into i-banking with a focus on sectors other than real estate? 2. Corporate...
PE FoF Co-Investment versus IB for Private Equity
Looking at an analyst role at a fairly large PE FoF in their co-investments group. invests between 20mm - 40mm at a go. how would this experience compare to an ib role at one of the lower bbs (not sure which group as of now) for private equity recruiting ? anyone have any input on compensation? i've...
Headhunter Firms?
If anyone knows anything or has worked with any of the following recruiting firms, I'd like to hear your experience. Also, does anyone know whether each of the firms has more of a focus on PE or HF? Thanks in advance. -Opus Advisors -SearchOne Advisors -CPI
BCG vs Monitor/LEK/Parthenon for PE
I understand McK or Bain is the place to be for PE and that even at these places, PE is hard to get. Given that, HOW hard to get PE out of BCG? And would one be better off going to a place like Monitor/LEK/Parthenon if they want to maximize probability of landing PE afterwards? (also, any other...
Should I include my 3-month work experience?
Hi all, This thread could belong in a few forums, but thought it might get the most traction here. I'm currently in the midst of updating my resume for PE positions in the future (am currently a 2nd year at a MM bank, but am looking to finish up my 3rd year). The reason why I'm staying an additional...
Private equity interview guide
I remember some member posted an offer to buy some PE guide stuff he had compiled over the course of his interviews etc. I was wondering if the member is still selling it? Thanks a lot!
Private Equity Fund - Real Estate Fund
Hello monkeys,
Is This Private Equity?
I've come across a position at a pension plan, working in their private equity group but I'm not sure if it would be considered "private equity" per se. The job description says that the candidate will be working in a team that's a distinct functional area from the team that actually negotiates and...
PE is really boring
Anybody else find themselves incredibly bored by their PE job? I'm sure I'm not alone in this. Actually interested in what people currently working in PE think of their gig. Because, honestly, I just feel like I'm doing homework for a living and tweaking models 1,000x over isn't stimulating, it's...
Explanation of advice in e-mail from Executive Director:
I recently e-mailed an executive director at a prestigious i-bank that also has operations in asset and wealth management. In my e-mail to him, I mentioned " I have a particular desire to work on the floor in fixed-income S&T and ultimately progress to buy-side money-management." His response was:...
Who recruits for Elevation Partners?
Anyone know? Providence would also be appreciated.
Preparing for the Buy-Side?
I'm currently a first year analyst in the FIG group of a BB . Started getting contacted by headhunters in the past few weeks but have not met any of them yet. Not 100% sure whether I want to go into PE or HF after IB , and was wondering on ways to prepare in general over the next few months for...
US Program for PE or M&A (French Student)
Hi, I currently sophomore in a French University. (Economics sciences and Accounting). I would like work in USA after my studies in France with an additional program (Master) in USA. However, I don't know the best US programs so as to work in the Private Equity or M&A . So, I seek your aid....
How's the pay in micro finance PE?
I recently was contacted by a private equity fund that invests In Micro finance projects in developing markets. While I think this is a really interesting niche of PE , having work with several micro finance institutions and starting one in college, I know they get stellar returns if run well (I...
Buyside after one year - What will I miss?
My goal since graduating has been to eventually earn a PE job. Long story short, I can't wait to get out of banking. 100+ hour weeks, no vacation days, poor treatment, and people I frankly don't like working with. My experience has been different from friends at other shops (obviously in a negative...
Media/Entertainment PE Practices
Does anyone know of PE shops that are either focused on Media or Entertainment, or have strong presences? Funds of any size, just wanted to know who the players are so I can start targeting research. I'm sure others have this same question. The ones I have thus far (feel free to let me know if one...
Private Equity Size
"Worked at a $1bn private equity firm" Is that $1bn referring to: 1. AUM 2. Size of current fund 3. Amount of fund invested 4. Total amount of fund raised? I keep reading sentences like these and have no idea which people are referring to.
PE list
Hello Folks, Does any one have a Capital IQ list of PE firms, I know there are some for IB's wanted to see if there is one for PE firms. Happy Holidays
Top tier consulting to Private Equity post-MBA
I'm currently a consultant in a post-MBA role at one of MBB . Recently I rolled off a performance improvement case for a private equity backed client. The case involved working with both the management team at the client company, and with the investment team that sourced and executed the original...
MS PE HK SA
Deadline for MS PE SA position has already passed. Has anyone heard anything from them yet?
Do people at blackstone, KKR, etc...leave to start own PE firm
I was wondering if it was common for people to work at Blackstone , KKR for say 3-4 years post-MBA, learn the skills of the trade, build limited partnerships contacts, become proficient, and then start their own private equity firm? Is this a common route and what are the limitations? Why don't a...
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