FIG Exit Opps for PE?

Hi all,

I recently started at a Middle Market bank working in the FIG group, working on Depositories to be specific. I am interested in recruiting for PE but I know FIG exit opps are very limited as the valuation and modeling is completely different. I would assume that lateraling over to a different group/bank would increase my odds as the valuation would be more similar to standard EBITDA based valuation and modeling. I think that being in this group will make me a less desirable candidate compared to a TMT or Tech Analyst at a comparable bank. What would set me up to have a successful recruiting experience? Any advice would be helpful, thanks!

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Hi Underdog1995, any of these threads helpful:

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  • From Private Equity Associate to VP in Private Equity Opportunities out of PE Private equity is seen by many as the endgame, but what about for those who don't ... know is right here. Private Equity Job- What Do PE Associates Do? PE associates' days are ... to Become a PE Associate Before we tell you anything else, understand that private equity recrui
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  • Exit Opps from Accenture, Deloitte, and The Monitor Group the exit opps for The Monitor Group; I think they may be better than Accenture and Deloitte. careers ... Accenture will likely be similar to exits from Bain and McKinsey with the exception of private equity exit ... on your resume. DagwoodDeluxe- Private Equity Associate wrote: I think the only difference in exit
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