Best Buyside Teams that do SA 2027 Recruiting Now

Based on the most helpful WSO content, buyside recruiting for Summer 2027 typically aligns with the IB SA recruiting timeline, but it’s often more selective and less structured. Here are some of the larger buyside programs that are known to recruit early and may align with this timeline:

1. Private Equity Firms

• Blackstone: Known for its early and competitive recruiting process.
• KKR: Often recruits top candidates early, especially those with strong IB or consulting backgrounds.
• Carlyle Group: Another major player with structured summer programs.
• Apollo Global Management: Focuses on candidates with strong technical and analytical skills.

2. Hedge Funds

• Citadel: Their summer programs, including Citadel Securities, are highly sought after and recruit early.
• Point72: Offers competitive summer analyst programs with a focus on training and development.
• Two Sigma: Known for its quantitative focus and early recruiting.

3. Venture Capital

• Sequoia Capital: Occasionally offers summer programs, though these are less structured than PE or HF.
• Andreessen Horowitz (a16z): Selective and often recruits through networking and referrals.

4. Asset Management

• BlackRock: Their summer analyst program spans multiple divisions, including private markets.
• Fidelity Investments: Offers opportunities in equity research and portfolio management.

5. Real Estate Private Equity

• Brookfield Asset Management: Known for its structured summer programs.
• Starwood Capital: Focuses on real estate investments and recruits early.

Tips for Buyside Recruiting:

• Networking is Key: Many buyside firms rely on referrals and informal processes, so start building connections early.
• Leverage IB SA Offers: Having an IB SA offer can make you a more attractive candidate for buyside roles.
• Stay Updated: Keep an eye on firm websites, LinkedIn, and WSO threads for updates on recruiting timelines.

If you're targeting these programs, start preparing now—polish your resume, refine your technical skills, and practice behavioral interviews. Good luck!

Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/job-search/ibd-2021-summer-associate-recruiting-2021?customgpt=1, Full-time non-SA IB recruiting timeline? Summer 2020 PE Internship → Investment Banking Analyst, 2019 FT Analyst Recruiting Timeline, 2021 Summer Analyst PE Recruiting, Firms that are still recruiting for 2020 SA