2026 FT PE Recruiting

Haven’t found many threads on here about this - I know apps will open late spring and interviews over the summer but has anyone who has actually gone through this process have some insight?

For context, I am a junior at a target that is an incoming SA at a top BB. I have a decent GPA but not the best (aiming for 3.8 by end of spring) and am not sure where to start in terms of recruiting. Is this done by headhunters as well? Should I still network with alums even though some firms say not to network with their investors??

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So just to clarify, VPs and above are MORE receptive to networking for a full-time position that Associates? Why is that? What about analysts for MF programs?

 

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