Absolutely non-target for PE
Could you please help me navigate how to get into MF/UMM deal teams? My target funds are SL, TB, Apollo, KKR, and BS.
Background: I am a 24yo female who graduated in 2020 from a university in Moldova. I completed 1 year of trading at UBS in London and received an offer from Goldman IBD in 2019 (Warsaw office). However, I turned it down and opted for consulting as it provided an opportunity for relocation to NY. Currently, I have spent 4 years at McK and work as a manager at the McK NY office, mainly focusing on private equity in software. (Yes, I worked full-time during undergrad and now have 5 years of work experience.)
My dream has always been to work in private equity, but this industry wasn't available in my home country. Now that I am in New York, I am still uncertain about how to navigate the recruiting process. While I am confident in my ability to pass interviews (I can do a full 3-statement LBO in 2.5 hours), for some reason, recruiters seem unwilling to give me interviews.
Do you have any ideas on how I should navigate my situation?
1. The funds you listed don't hire consultants for investment teams
2. 2.5 hrs is too slow
3. Need to get some more realistic expectations
I'm not going to lower my expectations
LMAO then what's the point on asking if you aren't taking the advice
What he gave isn’t advice, it’s throwaway defeatism. It’s probably why everyone on here despises associates
Classic woman
Doing an MBA to pivot is probably the easiest path you can go down
Is there any way to avoid an MBA?
Looking at your comments this isn’t a serious thread. Quit wasting everyone’s time
People aren't going to focus on your background if you frame your resume right - if you're now a manager at McKinsey in NYC, that's going to stand out the most.
The bigger issue is that consulting manager isn't a typical feeder for megafund PE. Most funds don't target consultants, and the ones that do tend to hire 1-3 years in, same as banking. The manager title will stand out despite your age.
Networking is, of course, the best solution to increase odds when coming from outside. Are there any funds you've worked with directly on engagements that know you and could serve as a warm introduction?
Otherwise, I would suggest expanding your search to MM funds that hire consultants, of which there are quite a few.
u guys cannot tell bait lmao
Lol claiming you work at McKinsey doing "private equity consulting" yet have no idea that all of the target funds you've listed don't hire consultants...ok bud. Also there's no way you're a manager at McK (assuming you meant EM) with only 4 years of working there and no b-school.
This post is clearly bait, but you can easily make EM at McK within 3-4 years of undergrad in the US. (Source: former McK)
Yes, becoming a manager within 3 years after university is doable
This has to be a troll post. She should be thanking her lucky stars she went from U of Moldova to McKinsey in NY - call it a day and be thankful as you already are exceeding expectations.
Not sure how it works to recruit at the specific funds you mention, but there are folks from Moldova in PE, incl. one in my fund. Look them
up and chat with them, see if smth happens. Tbh I don’t fully get why you focus on those names only… Good luck!
Yugoslavia is a non-target country.
Moldova being called Yugoslavia.... peak americanism
Honestly!! It's irritating to see
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