+35 Is Healthcare PE possible with no healthcare coverage experience? If so, what should my strategy be? 16 5y
+10 At a BB IB Backoffice - Would you sit for the CFA? 3 5y
+6 BB FT 2022 Recruiting Process 7 5y
0 MM PE Comp London 2 5y
+12 Books/resources about operational improvement? 6 5y
+79 Q&A: Private Equity Fund of funds - GP Evaluation/ Due diligence 30 5y
+6 Placement Agent / Private Funds Advisory Coaching 1 5y
+12 Pegasus Tech Ventures 6 5y
+3 PE out of Undergrad in London 8 5y
+9 Placeholder Title 1 5y
+12 MF PE Investing in Eastern Europe/Baltic States 7 5y
+32 PE FoF Co-Investment versus IB for Private Equity 18 5y
0 U.S. PE Funds Investing in Eastern Europe 3 5y
+63 Distressed vs. Credit vs. Special Situation vs. Turnaround PE 17 5y
+12 Transition from Renewable Energy 3 5y
0 Starting a job in a private equity fund that buys european non performing loans. What do I need to know? 1 5y
0 Monte Carlo Simulation and PE firms 3 5y
+9 Is an MBA the best way to break in to PE from a pension fund? 1 5y
+9 Investir 0 5y
0 What are the deciding factors in final rounds? 4 5y
+9 Lateraling from MBB to PE 1 5y
+18 24h Case Study for internship 4 5y
+21 Carlyle Group CSP Undergrad Summer London 7 5y
+23 Lateral 1Y associate to first time fund - comp expectations? 16 5y
+12 Take MM offer or go for UMM/MF? 2 5y
+1 Track Record 4 5y
+7 Should I get MBB experience before jumping into PE? 1 5y
0 Moving from Europe to US - Can it be done? 1 5y
+3 HIG capital London 1 5y
0 Does Anyone Have Insights On Ardian? 4 5y
+95 2020 On-Cycle Recruiting Anecdote 29 5y
+15 MF (BX, Apollo, Carlyle, KKR, TPG, Oaktree) vs BB (GS, MS, JP) 20 5y
+130 Q&A: PE Associate at a single-sector mid-market fund 45 5y
+14 MF PE in Continental Europe 9 5y
0 BX SA 2021 1 5y
+12 Family Office Recruiters? 1 5y
+18 Does an unfriendly interviewer in final round say much about firm culture or whether you get an offer? 7 5y
+16 How to fund the next AirBnB of xyz? 4 5y
+5 IK Investment Partners 4 5y
+22 PE operating partner exits 5 5y
+1 PE Co-investor - looking to connect 4 5y
0 Does Anyone Have Insights on L'Oreal's BOLD Ventures? 1 5y
+33 HeadHunters for European PE 7 5y
0 Interviewing at lower MM PE shops in London 1 5y
+12 PE IR Compensation after IB 1 5y
0 GS MBD / MS REI & Infra PE LONDON CULTURE 5 5y
+68 How to Retain Unvested Carry when Leaving Firm 20 5y
+29 Joining PE in early 30s - can it be done? 7 5y
0 Advice for final round PE interview with large fund 2 5y
+9 Questions to ask CEO/Chairman of large PE fund 1 5y
+35 How to transition from EU MBB to US PE 17 5y
+79 Q&A: Tier 2 consultant to UMM/MF PE 22 5y
0 Path to Infra PE - REPE or M&A 11 5y
+22 H&F vs CVC vs KKR (London) [urgent] 10 5y
+21 MBB London vs Continental Europe for PE Exits (and MBA) 22 5y
+25 EBITDA vs. ARR multiples for SaaS 6 5y
0 Partners Group FA Program 2021 Progress 1 5y
+19 Infra firms in Amsterdam? 9 5y
0 Cathay innovation is hiring ana & asso in Shanghai office 1 5y
+27 MM Funds with Equity and Credit Strategies - Good or Bad? 9 5y
+3 BC Partners Hamburg 3 5y
+2 Clever questions to ask to PE Partner 3 5y
+28 FIG PE Recruiting Timeline 18 5y
0 Deleted 5 5y
+3 SIXTH STREET (ex TPG) infos 1 5y
+12 What would you spend your bonus on if you weren’t saving/investing it? 1 5y
0 Best bank for an exit in PE large cap 0 5y
0 PIK Interest - Tax Deductible? 8 5y
+27 [Need your help] PE career advice 6 5y
0 Where can i find live fundraising information for PE? 0 5y
+7 EU funds with best culture 7 5y
+64 Dealing with assholes 19 5y
+4 Midcap private equity associate fix pay cut 5 5y
+9 Best IB Groups in London for PE Exits 6 5y
0 Why go to US MF in Europe and not European Funds ? 3 5y
+20 How do partners determine who gets on which deal? 1 5y
+38 European PE Recruiting for Americans from H/S/W 9 5y
+8 US PE firm in London vs NYC 2 5y
+6 PE firm sponsor MBA? 2 5y
+3 Dlete 0 5y
+7 From Credit Risk Intern to Private Credit / Direct Lending 1 5y
+294 Q&A: European PE professional at a Large-cap Megafund 119 5y
+9 Managed out of MBB (Europe) -> PE? 1 5y
+51 How important is knowing a European language for Private Equity in London? 33 5y
+21 Private Equity fund for Romania 9 5y
+9 Which non-MF PE firms sponsor work visa in London? 3 5y
+3 Reaching out to Firms Directly? 2 5y
0 Am I being realistic with MM PE hours? 4 5y
+71 Buyside Jobs out of Undergrad 40 5y
+12 Private Equity professionals in the gig economy 2 5y
0 Portfolio Management / Restructuring Direct Lending Interview 0 5y
+13 Graduate private equity job at lower middle market fund 1 5y
+42 How to Leverage Offer at Competitor Fund to Get a Raise (MMPE) 5 5y
+28 PE Recruiting from a MM PE Analyst role 18 5y
0 CITI IB Reputation? 2 5y
0 Investor Relations or Placement Agent gigs 1 5y
+1 PE Associate Comp Germany (FFM/MUC) 2 5y
+4 Best Sophomore Summer Buyside Internships for non diversity 0 5y
+6 Best way to get into real estate private equity? 0 5y
0 Interest expenses of shareholders loans - Greek tax treatment 0 5y

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June 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
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  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

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June 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
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