Arlington Capital Partners (ACP) Interviews?
Curious what to expect from their interviews/model test and process. Do they typically fill all spots on cycle?
Trending Content - Private Equity Forum
| +89 | Nothing to do at work & bored to hell | 9 | 14h |
| +67 | Do people over-index on 'moats' | 22 | 6h |
| +52 | Predicted Net Worth in Trodden Finance Path by 60? | 20 | 14h |
| +44 | Biggest (avoidable) failures in PE Investments? | 25 | 8h |
| +38 | Why is ROIC never really a topic when looking at companies IRL | 11 | 4d |
| +22 | What do you think of PE Value Creation Careers in 2026? | 5 | 2h |
| +19 | Senior IR Lifestyle | 3 | 5d |
| +12 | NY LMM PE Recruiting | 3 | 1d |
| +12 | Honest opinions needed about lateraling | 4 | 2d |
| +12 | How to approach Buyside Recruiting | 3 | 5d |
Career Resources
did they start yet for 2027?
Mix of on and off cycle
Bump any superday updates?
Curious if people will take an Arlington offer over a NYC/Boston JAMMBO that is more established but declining like AEA Charlesbank or THL. The former will have better trajectory but also latter has better B school placement and brand name
As an associate, go with the best brand in the geo you want to spend 2 very formative years of your twenties in. Large non-NYC funds tend to be just as intense as NYC funds but in cities with less infrastructure to support that lifestyle (eg: bars and restaurants open late, other people working similar hours) and usually materially worse pay that isn’t offset entirely by lower cost of living. They often times also have a chip on their shoulder about not being NYC based and are more hardo because of that.
When it comes to lateral recruiting - to some extent high volumes of deal reps matters a lot but don’t underestimate how much brand can carry you to other firms, bschool, and non PE opportunities (hedge fund, VC, corporate). Your safest bet is to pick a good quality brand and a geo you want to be in.
In terms of “trajectory” - I would not go in assuming you can get promoted at any large firm or make any decisions off an assumption you’ll be around to get promoted and get carry. Particularly not at a firm like ACP where they are so top heavy in terms of VPs / principals / partners. Your only priority is making sure you’re getting the experience and brand you want to get you to the next stage of your career.
Great rundown. Seems to contradict many of the ppl saying go to a place with growing fund size. At the end of the day, it is a 2-year program
Yeah that’s most relevant at the VP or maybe Sr Asso level. At the Asso level, you’re so far away from carry and so many things have to go right and you have to be exceptionally lucky for you to promote into a carry recieving position at one firm. You’re better off optimizing for your, almost inevitable, exit after your 2 year contract.
Laudantium libero velit quis culpa vel. Perferendis veniam et nobis odio eveniet. Cum et nobis est similique beatae enim temporibus. Minima voluptas assumenda ea aspernatur accusantium et nostrum.
Quo exercitationem ipsum voluptatum aut ut est. Et atque aliquid deleniti illo. Tempore quo in aperiam quos architecto consequatur. Optio provident quos aut quia velit.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...