I am currently an incoming MBA associate Lazard / PWP / Evercore / Moelis.
What kind of PE exits are possible if I had no finance experience prior to B-school? Are LMM funds my only option or are MM / UMM funds possible?
What kind of skills should I focus on during my IB stint to maximize exit opportunities?
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Business development? A lot of opportunities at UMM and even MF if you are good. For investing roles, hit or miss at best for anything larger than LMM unless you have some niche experience.
Thanks for the info. Is there any path to lateral from Biz Dev to the investment side at a MM or UMM fund?
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