Europe: Buyside Analyst Programs
Hi all. Does anyone know which PE / Credit funds in Europe offer graduate programs for people straight out of University?
I know of the following. Any more?
- BX
- Bain Cap
- Sliver Lake
- PG
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Based on the WSO Dataset, here are some PE firms in Europe known to offer graduate schemes for those straight out of university:
These firms focus on buyout/growth teams, excluding infrastructure, real estate, or venture capital. If you're looking for opportunities specifically in credit funds, Bain Capital Credit in Boston offers summer internships and analyst programs across credit and equity groups, which might be of interest even though it's not based in Europe. For more tailored options in Europe, it might be beneficial to keep an eye on updates from these firms or explore specific forums and discussions related to credit funds on platforms like Wall Street Oasis.
Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/private-equity/private-equity-grad-schemes-europe?customgpt=1, European Private Equity Associates backgrounds, Undergraduate Opportunities - Credit Funds, European Private Equity Associates backgrounds
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