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MD--> MBB--> advantage for PE enty
I'd appreciate your insights on this since many of you are likely more experienced than I am. I'm an MD (medical doctor) with an offer for an associate position at MBB . Will my background as a physician be an advantage if I try to get into PE after doing consulting for some time? Do people know of...
Finanical Modeling/ Financial Statement Analysis Interview Questions
Hello All, I have been out of the finance interviewing game for a while, I am a 2nd year analyst at a boutique IB . Need some help preparing for a technical interview I will hopefully be having soon - can anyone here help me with questions on financial modeling , financial statement analysis and...
Interviews coming up, Blogs/Newsites worth reading to prepare?
I have two interviews coming up in November for positions on the buy-side. Its pretty tough for me to actually spend much time reading at work, especially during the last 2 months. Nevertheless, I really need to brush up on the tech/energy sector for my interviews (they are with firms focusing on...
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...
Going into Private Equity Real Estate from REIT's
How difficult is the transition from a REIT to PERE , assuming no IB background?
Secondaries Comp for Associates and Senior Associates
For those of you who work in PE secondaries or have received offers with secondaries firms, any insight on market comp for associates and senior associates would be greatly appreciated. Also, it would be great to know if you receive carry or were offered carry and how much. Larger secondaries firms...
The Ultimate Private Equity Comp Thread
Hey, lets get a list going of all-in comp at PE firms. Include level, fund size, pre/post MBA , base salary, bonus, and most importantly CARRY! What level do you start getting carry, how much, and how does it increase as you move up?
Favorite Whiskey/Scotch
I was curious to see what everyone's favorite Whiskey/Scotch is. Personally, I'm a big fan of Johnnie Walker Black (haven't had the blue), Lagavulin (great single malt), and of course Makers Mark (classic). Include the price per bottle if you know it.
Restructuring a Bal. Sheet
hi guys, when you restructure a balance sheet , assume no legal costs, and write down the debt to lets say 50% of par, how does the asset side balance off? I'm having problem trying to bring the assets down as i'm used to writing them up in an LBO through the goodwill line.. thanks
PE Exit Opportunity Following Restructuring Experience
Hey guys, What do you think the chances are in terms of going into a private equity (MM not your KKR ) following a few years at a restructuring shop ( think Alvarez, FTI, ALIX, etc.). Personally, I would figure that in addition to the financial analysis experience, the operational experience would...
How is carry calculated?
Quick question that I have been wondering for a while. Say a VP at a PE firm is awarded "carry" in the firm. Lets just say its 50bps for argument's sake. $1 billion fund, 2% management fee and 20% carried interest. What does that 50bps get the VP in terms of comp? When is it distributed? Does that...
EXIT OPS
Hello, I was wondering if anybody could tell me what the exit ops might be from Summit Partners ? It a well known pe firm, but its more about cold calling than structuring deals. Is it possible to move to a buyout fund after working there for a couple of years? thanks
Best groups to get into PE or Hedge Funds
What are the best IB groups to launch a career at a Private Equity firm or at a Hedge Fund? I have heard that M&A and Lev Fin tend to be traditional feeders into those types of firms. This is all assuming we are talking about a bulge bracket bank.
Social Venture Capital / Private Equity
Has anyone heard of firms like this that invest in microfinance firms or companies with the goal of providing products / services to the poor? I've found three: 1) Acumen Fund: http://acumenfund.org/about-us/about-us.html 2) Gray Ghost Ventures: http://www.grayghostventures.com/socialvf/portfol…...
TPG - Technology SF
Hi, does anyone know anything about TPG's technology practice? Its under NA Buyouts Group, but has its own professionals running deals. Want to know how it stacks up against the other SF tech focused PE groups (SLP, FP), and then how it compares to NABG and other top shop's experience in general.
Best Suit Brands
So I was searching WSO archives about the best suit brands for IBD / PE , but I couldn't find anything. So I wanted to ask all of your opinion about the best suit brands/tailors for banking/ PE jobs as well as the average price for a suit from these brands if you know them. Not that I want to be a...
PE in Atlanta / alternate paths
Does anyone know anything about PE firms in Atlanta? Also what are the recruiting firms/head hunters in the area? Also, If I dont get into PE right now, what are some alternate paths?
What do the senior guys at PE firms actually do?
Is it more like what MD's at ibanks do (wining/dining with clients, pitches, etc.), or more similar to what portfolio managers/directors at HFs do (picking companies, making strategic decisions, etc.)
Which Internship should I choose? Private Equity or S&T or NEITHER?
I currently have 3 outstanding offers for fall internship. 1 of them is at a private equity/ venture capital fund about 10B AUM 2 of them are S&T GCM positions at famous firms.. First, by accepting any of these internships I will miss full-time recruitment cycle as u all know. Second, my dream is go...
Real Estate Private Equity
I'm soon going to be a third year analyst in the real estate consulting group of one of the Big Four. I'm antsy to move on to new things, and I want to transition to real estate private equity. How desirable would I be to a REPE firm? Which firms should I target? Are there any particular headhunters...
FT Offer at PE Firm w/ Sourcing Model Worth It?
What do you guys think about taking a full-time offer at a PE firm out of undergrad that utilizes the sourcing model(think Summit Partners , TA)? I know that it is a lot of cold calling but would it be beneficial given that it is Private Equity and the significant deal experience one could acquire...
MM Comp at different levels
Hey, I was wondering what the levels of total compensation look like at MM PE firms at the different levels (Analyst, Associate, Principal, Partner) and how long you stay at each level before being promoted? Anyone care to comment?
Private Equity Interviews tomorrow
I got a last minute private equity interview and I was wondering what kind of questions typically come up in these private equity interviews . Are they more technical or fit related? Any insight would be appreciated.
MM PE 1st Yr Analyst Comp
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about compensation for 1st year analysts at MM PE firms? Sign on, base, bonus? Thanks.
What is left for Private Equity Analysts / Associates?
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if someone can help me in understanding how is a typical day of a PE Analyst/Associate? Just because I cannot understand what tasks they could perform since these PE funds retain investment banks to execute deals, do valuations, search companies, etc... So, what is...
Hale Capital Partners
Any info on this NY-based PE shop ? For Pre-MBA analysts, what are: Hours ? Comp ? Culture ? Amount of time spent Deal sourcing vs Financial modeling ?
golden gate capital
Anyone have any insight into these guys? I know one of the few firms recruiting this year - so far I've got they are value players, go into messy and distressed situations so better suited for this economy, and have gotten somewhat lucky in that their last fund isn't tied up in bad / over-leveraged...
Has anyone decided not to do PE in light of the industry turmoil
Has anyone decided not to do PE in light of the industry turmoil? I hope that many will be disillusioned with finance and less will decide not to make the transition to PE , reducing demand... and that the hanger-ons/money-grabbers will be weeded out and only the truly interested will move into this...
KKR Interview Process
Hey guys, I have been called for a first round interview by KKR for their private equity team. I will be meeting the head of the office (Asia). I was told there would be a round of case studies and case analysis. Since I do not know anyone who has been through the process, I would appreciate if...
Leon Mayer, ValStone Partners
Hi. Does anyone have any information about these firms besides what is on their websites? Looking for info. on culture, hours, etc. Thanks!
Summit Partners Interviews
Guys (& Gals), I just got an interview with Summit Partners . I'm pretty psyched about it because I actually like sourcing/cold-calling (there must be something very wrong with me) and I hear they're the top shop for that model along with TA. Has anyone here worked at Summit or knows anything about...
Working for a Major Institutional Investor
Hi all, What are the roles of a PE investment analyst working for a major institutional investor, i.e. CalPERS, APFC, IPERS, etc.? What type of quantitative analysis would it involve and would this be an enjoyable experience for an individual to learn about the in's and out's of the PE asset class?...
Retail Bank Valuation
I have an interview coming up for a private equity group that makes significant minority investments in regional retail banks. Does anyone know how you would go about valuing a regional retail bank?
Clarification on Hedge Funds and Private Equity opportunities
It seems quite hard to get to grips with a career path into private equity and hedge funds, so therefore I turn to you. I'm an undergraduate and will next year be applying for my first internship. If I aim to later join a Hedge Fund or possibly a private equity group which is the right way to go...
Resume critique for 1st year b-schooler please
I am a first-year MBA student coming from an entrepreneurial/consulting/project management background and seeking an internship in investment banking or private equity. I know the job market is tough, but any resume help would be much appreciated. Thank you. http://www.razume.com/documents/6943
Percentage of PE Associates from IBD
I know the landscape is changing and that PE recruiting will be different than the past, but I'm just trying to get a gauge of the number of PE opportunities that exist relative to IB analysts on a historical basis. So here's the rough estimate for how many analysts there are in BBs and other...
Any Other Sites Like WSO?
Hey guys, I was wondering if there are other forums like WSO floating around out there that are of the same caliber as this one (in terms of both content and organization). I've seen some other forums like BankersBall, DealBook (the forums don't seem to exist anymore), etc., but they're all pretty...
Interning/Starting at a Smaller PE Shop
I'm in the process of interviewing with a variety of BB banks for IBD positions although I'm also realizing that it's going to be very difficult to land a spot. There are a few smaller PE shops that also recruit on campus for both the summer and for full-time. One specific company I am looking at...
Private Equity Summer Analyst
Do these positions exist?
Which PE firms are just plain screwed?
My views: -Apollo: I don't think I even need to talk more about them. The less said the better. -Permira: Wow. Some really bad investments. Really, really bad. Possibly the worst large portfolio on the street? I think so. Not sure how they're going to raise more money. -Providence Equity Partners:...
Guys, try to be honest to yourselves: the party is over.
I've been working at a very good MM PE shop for the past 6 months. My job is secure and stable. But here's one thing I've learnt: the party really is over. If you're thinking of getting incredibly rich in finance, think again. Or better yet, read this:...
Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group
What are the thoughts on Goldman Sachs ' Urban Investment Group? I know it's not Goldman's Principal Investment Area/ PE Group, but it still bears the GS name. Would this fund be considered a top notch pre-MBA PE experience, or would it be no different than a run-of-the-mill PE firm? It makes...
Wall Street's Commodity Conundrum: A White Paper from Commodity Talent LLC
Commodity Talent LLC issues White Paper on Wall Street’s Commodity Conundrum NEW YORK, NY – Jan. 14, 2009 Commodity Talent LLC, an executive search focused on commodity specialists, issued a White Paper entitled: Wall Street Commodity Wizards Turned Drops Into Gold in 2008 But Can They Repeat...
small fund vs big fund to start career in pe
Hi, I want to start a career in real estate private equity and am considering various paths to achieve that apart from the "traditional" banking to pe route. In particular I'm thinking about joining a smaller pe firm, which I think would be a great opportunity, but obviously it has some...
Silver Lake Email Format
What is Silver Lake 's employee email format? [email protected]? Thanks
From Real Estate into Infrastructure
Hi, I guess these two asset classes exhibit many similarities and it seems like sometimes they are even integrated in one division. Is there maybe somebody who could tell if starting in real estate within private equity, it would be easy/possible/consequential to move into infrastructure? I ask...
REPE: asset management vs acquisition
Hi folks! I'm very interested in REPE and would like to find out about the perspectives one has within a REPE firm's Asset Management and acquisition division respectively in terms of duties, pay, responsibility and the possibility of becoming a partner. Moreover what are the possibilities of...
IB Analyst -> PE going forward
The banks are laying people off. The PE shops are laying people off. For those who remain at the banks, deal flow is light and LBO deal flow is non-existent. What does this mean for PE recruiting going forward? I am a first year analyst in Lev Fin and my goal is to move to PE after my analyst gig is...
Any layoffs in private equity?
"What's that? Uh...layoffs?! Don't talk about -- layoffs? You kidding me? Layoffs? I just hope we can win a game!" -Coach Mora I was curious as to whether you guys heard anything, either truth or speculation, about potential layoffs in private equity.
FIG Focused Fund
Curious what everyone's opinions are of the top FIG focused PE funds? I know most of the largest funds (Carlyle, TPG, etc) have raised funds for financials, but more want to hear about funds solely dedicated to financial services. I have heard a lot about JC Flowers , but would love if those on the...
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