Flying In for PE Final Interview

I have a final interview coming up with a small pe fund in London that’s led by a very accomplished and growing team. I will be flying in from Singapore to London to do this interview on my own expense. I have had a first round (80 mins over the phone) and a week-long case study, both of which I crushed. I am going to be meeting a few team members and then going out for lunch with team. It’s scheduled for 5 hours. Is this job for me to lose? Will I be getting bonus points for keenness given I’m flying in from a diff country? Any pointers for final rounds Particularly as they relate to social setttings like lunches / dinners ? This is for a senior associate role

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Preface: not in your industry

Seems odd to me, but it also seems like you essentially told them you were going to be in the UK anyways (not sure why you would volunteer this so casually as it appears clear you weren't going to be) so I'm not surprised they essentially told you to swing by the office to meet. I mean why not if you're there is likely their mindset. Sounds like in general this will be a more casual meeting and potentially less tied to the formal process you are or believe you are in.

 

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