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Kinda just regurgitating what others have said, but, at least for PE, Culture is reportedly bad and returns have struggled in the recent pass. Also seeming to raise smaller funds then they have in the past which generally isn’t a great indication. On the bright side, pay is near the top of street but hours aren’t much better than banking.

Not necessarily somewhere I would want to spend a career given returns, turnover and culture. But for a pre-mba associate roles where your only there for 2-3 years it’s a great opportunity with a recognizable brand that will be valued by any mba or firm if you want to lateral. You’ll still be working on quality UMM/MM deals and getting paid in line with a lot of MFs.

 

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