0 Interview PE FoF Secondaries Top Investment Bank 4 2y
+9 Sentenced to death for direct PE after 2 FoF internships? 3 2y
+9 Evaluating opportunity in a PE backed company 1 2y
0 In Europe. Missed on cycle. Didn’t even send resume 1 2y
+17 [HELP] PE Internship Europe 8 2y
+3 European Stone Point Capital 5 2y
0 Masters in EU 4 2y
0 Amsterdam PE Analyst/Associate Comp 1 2y
+9 Thoughts on HIG London - Associate programme 1 2y
0 What is the Approximate Rate of Aso -> Principal/VP promotion at MF/UMM in europe 1 2y
0 PIMCO Product Strategy 1 2y
+43 How to exit from Continental Europe IB to London PE? 14 2y
+1 HIG London (buyout) 4 2y
+37 Non-Target to PE? 10 2y
0 Case Study CIM/Materials 4 2y
+3 Europe Off-Cycle PE Internship 1 2y
+13 Value-oriented PE London 9 2y
+282 Q&A: London REPE MF Associate 105 2y
+6 finish my BBA or switch? 1 2y
+17 Leverage Lateral BB Offer to Speed Up Buyside Processes? 5 2y
+12 Wharton MBA for PE in Europe 13 2y
+6 PE Background Checks 3 2y
+22 Where to invest - restrictions in IBD/PE 5 2y
+6 TPG accounting test 3 2y
+10 From European Continent IB to PE London 4 2y
+18 Work Life Balance in European PE 20 2y
+9 What to expect (learnings + exits) from an off-cycle internship as an M&A analyst intern within the Private Equity Team ? 3 2y
+9 Advice on breaking into PE 1 2y
+8 TA London Culture 11 2y
+9 What to expect (learnings + exits) from an off-cycle internship as an M&A analyst intern within a Private Equity Team ? 1 2y
0 European IB/PE - Restructuring (recruitment process Q) 1 2y
+92 How to break into Real Estate Private Equity (w/ 0 RE Knowledge) 7 2y
+22 PE interview - technical and “commercial case” interview (second round). What to expect? Truly appreciate some advice gents. 7 2y
+60 Starting own PE fund as a student 19 2y
+9 Started at a bad fund… 5 2y
+58 Neuberger Berman (NB) - my experience/overview 19 2y
+12 Taxation in PE/HFs 4 2y
+5 Senior Associate Comp at SWF in the Middle East 14 2y
+21 Public company LBO 8 2y
+6 London IB vs Switzerland PE internship 3 2y
+10 I thought this would be the best place to ask. Retail Asset management vs a Startup? 4 2y
+10 Public company LBO, should I be using the latest quarterly balance sheet for post transaction adjustments instead of financial year end? 1 2y
+6 AUSTRALIA OFFSHORE GAS EXPLORATION 2 2y
+1 Permira 3 2y
+8 Digital Infrastructure Modeling Exam / Case Study Preparation 3 2y
+16 How did each bank place? 8 2y
+14 Why is Blackstone so dominant? 9 2y
+9 TIKEHAU Private Credit vs. ARDIAN Private Equity Infrastructure (internship) 3 2y
0 London Consultant-Friendly PE 1 2y
+14 Country Risk and IRR 3 2y
+21 Senior Associate Sourcing Deal From Personal Network - Finder’s Fee? 17 2y
+5 Can Partners Group bring back their old logo? 3 2y
+31 Should I lateral ASAP? 11 2y
+11 Finance career in Emerging Markets, PE 5 2y
+16 impact of on portco from different entry points by PE firms 4 2y
0 Europe: Buyside Analyst Programs 3 2y
+4 Thnkas 2 2y
+6 xxx 1 2y
+5 Valuing Microcap SaaS business 3 2y
+725 From Private Equity Associate to VP in Private Equity 104 2y
+11 Reputable MM Infra PE with London office 4 2y
+21 Compensation PE Netherlands/BENELUX? 23 2y
+16 Help! Analyst Invited to International Conference 5 2y
0 How much perks do you have in PE? (Coming from MBB) 1 2y
+38 Large Buyout Performance Ranking - 2023 25 2y
+24 European Megafunds (based on PEI 2023) 17 2y
+9 To PE from McKinsey vs. IB (Europe) 3 2y
0 Carried Interest - UK/Europe 1 2y
0 How important are PE off cycle internships for PE recruiting? (London/Europe) 2 2y
+29 My fund shut down. What's now? 19 2y
+19 Relative Attractiveness of Investing in US vs. Canada 2 2y
+20 Secured a coffee chat with an associate at a PE firm(HELP) 10 2y
+3 Incoming Secondaries Intern Advice 6 2y
+19 PE Secondaries Comps 2024 21 2y
+26 Hg Capital's Reputation in Europe? 44 2y
+25 How are PE funds started? 8 2y
+15 Family Offices Recruiters Zurich 9 2y
+9 Help me decide: IB or PE mentor? 1 2y
+19 PE recruiting as a lateral to a top bank? 10 2y
+24 Indonesian market and PE opportunities 18 2y
+6 CD&R 2024 Spring Week Updates? 5 2y
+13 Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners 21 2y
+19 UAE opportunities, good? 26 2y
+6 LGT Capital Partners Directs/ Co-Invest Insights 0 2y
+9 Does your first job matter AFTER you made it to the buyside? 2 2y
0 Denham layoffs 0 2y
+13 How do I delete a post 6 2y
+26 Why is European / UK PE firm recruiting the way it is? Aptitude tests... 20 2y
0 Pictet Alternatives 2 2y
0 Private Equity Off-Cycle (American) 1 2y
+6 AM Sales to PE transition - EB 1 2y
+27 PE Exit to Slower Paced Investment Role out of NYC 4 2y
+126 Laid Off From Toxic Job 40 2y
+10 Sale and Lease back impact on Multiples 4 2y
+6 PE Interview Process 1 2y
0 Partners Group Strongest Group EU 0 2y
+7 Opinions on elea (philanthropic impact investing firm founded by ex-UBS Global CEO) 4 2y
+6 IB to CFO to Investor? 1 2y
+18 Real Asset Secondaries – comp/firms/deal-types 12 2y
+11 Blackstone WTF 8 2y

Career Advancement Opportunities

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Guggenheim Partners 02 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 99.0%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 13 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

November 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (17) $409
  • Associates (57) $264
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (29) $183
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (77) $101
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