Hey guys, 2 questions on Apollo:
How do you compare Apollo HVF to PE? Is HVF more prestigious given the technicality? Is one better than the other from a learning perspective and future flexibility to pivot?
What is the HVF associate process like? What should I expect modeling wise etc.? Also how do people differ on the job?
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You don't need answers to your last 3 questions because anyone who asks your first 3 questions, especially the prestige one, isn't going to work at Apollo HVF.
Hey there! Based on the most helpful WSO content, it seems like there's a bit of a difference between Apollo's various investment strategies.
For the first part of your question, it's not necessarily about one being more prestigious than the other, but more about what suits your interests and career goals. Apollo's HVF (Hybrid Value Fund) and PE (Private Equity) both offer unique learning experiences. HVF might involve more complex and technical deals, especially if they're distressed, which could be a great learning opportunity. On the other hand, PE could offer a more traditional and structured learning path in finance.
As for future flexibility, both could offer good exit opportunities, but it might depend on what you want to do in the future. If you're interested in distressed investing or credit, HVF might be a better fit. If you're more interested in traditional buyout PE, then Apollo's PE would be a better fit.
Regarding the HVF associate process, I don't have specific details on that. However, given Apollo's reputation, you can expect it to be rigorous with a focus on your ability to analyze and model complex investment scenarios.
As for how people differ on the job, it could vary widely based on the individual's background, the specific team they're on, and the deals they work on. But generally, you can expect everyone to be highly motivated, intelligent, and hardworking.
Remember, this is just a general overview based on the WSO Dataset. For more specific insights, you might want to reach out to people who have worked in these roles or similar ones. Good luck!
Sources: Apollo vs. H&F, Distressed Investing at MF's vs HF's?
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No one really cares how prestigious different strategies are at that level. People go into the ones they are interested in whether that's corporate PE, credit, distressed, real estate, Infra etc. It's like arguing whether plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery or ophthalmology is more prestigious - none of them care they went into the one they were most interested in.
1 team is growing and 1 team is stagnating. They pay similarly. You decide…
I'm assuming HVF is growing, PE is stagnating?
No shit
Why this obsession with what is glorified mezz?
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