How to ask about PE/HF placement without stepping on anyone's toes?

Have an offer at JPM and GS/MS and talking to different groups...in my experience so far some people have openly given examples of where their analysts place without me having to ask but for those who don't bring it up themselves- how can I ask in a way that does not seem like it is a main point of concern for me? Seems difficult in light of all the efforts banks are coming up with to keep their analysts as well as how everyone inevitably discusses you with other people you met in the group (so if you ask one they all know) . What's the best way to phrase such a question?

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LOL.... already thinking of exit opps.............. wow... best way to ask just be straightforward. all the Moelis analysts were straightforward, ask the summer interns or friends that worked there. If it is an associate I would ask the most approachable one. thats what I did when I interviewed and met with them afterwards at other events.

 
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MangoBankerLOL.... already thinking of exit opps.............. wow... best way to ask just be straightforward. all the Moelis analysts were straightforward, ask the summer interns or friends that worked there. If it is an associate I would ask the most approachable one. thats what I did when I interviewed and met with them afterwards at other events.

Just as a point of reference: Moelis is really unique about placement. The actually talk about it as a selling point. The higher-ups usually speak to PE funds on behalf of the analysts and try to win them spots. Partly why they place so well. But almost no firm is as open as they are when it comes to exit opps. They're more the exception that proves the rule.

 

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