0 MF PE in Paris 1 2y
+27 Another what role to take... 17 2y
+3 Renewable energy private equity in MENA vs. Project Finance in Paris/London 3 2y
+9 Toxic Mindset or Perfect Description of Reality? 1 2y
+15 OPINION: Expensive car as a junior in finance 12 2y
+6 Is a internship in a midcap FoF worth it? 4 2y
+6 Recommendations for use of Education Credit? 1 2y
+24 Lateralling at VP level 5 2y
+13 Private Equity Analyst - Lateral Exit Timeline & Opportunities 5 2y
+14 Why are PE associates bases so low 16 2y
+25 Spoiled Banana Interview 4 2y
+7 P-E information internship 0 2y
+39 I get the nagging feeling I need to make art, but I feel trapped by being in PE. 9 2y
+9 Legal Tips / Guides / Resources 1 2y
+2 AKKR comp & culture? 7 3y
+39 FoF Questions (prestige, WLB, pay) 14 3y
+11 Stay in IB for 3rd year or leave to PE firm portfolio company 5 3y
+9 FoF Questions (prestige, WLB, pay) 1 3y
+18 PortCo C suite Comp Insights 16 3y
+67 Opinion: Watches in Finance 50 3y
+15 Career Path Metacognition 1 3y
+3 Should I raise money from the middle east 1 3y
+4 How much is enough to retire/what is your number? 3 3y
+3 PE Headhunters Paris 9 3y
+3 Invus Group Insights 1 3y
+15 Career Decision (Long-term vs short-term choice) 1 3y
+360 More negative press on Apollo 132 3y
+1 IB Internship -> PE Internship -> MBB FT? 6 3y
+3 Paris RE/PE recruiters? 1 3y
+29 Blackstone PE 2024 SA Process 24 3y
+23 MFPE >> Straight to HF? 16 3y
+3 Fgjnnfff 2 3y
+26 Why is e-commerce attractive for PE? 16 3y
+177 Renewable Energy PE Overview 39 3y
+11 How To Go From $5M PE Fund to $25M? 4 3y
+11 BB Analyst to small multi-asset family office - pigeonhole risk? 4 3y
0 Groupe HLD 1 3y
+416 Girlfriend vs PE 86 3y
+134 Post-Bonus Watch for Associate 90 3y
+426 Reading List for Intellectual Killers 162 3y
+5 Starting as analyst in a new fund 3 3y
+3 Keensight Capital 10 3y
+21 Advice - Private Equity Graduate Program (London/Paris) 11 3y
+5 IK 12 3y
+14 PE FOF for nice WLB 2 3y
+16 Best MF Work Perks 5 3y
+6 Latest on Blue Wolf Capital? 3 3y
+19 Thoughts on Warburg Pincus 6 3y
+7 First time meeting headhunter; any tips? 2 3y
+3 First time meeting headhunter, what to do? 2 3y
+9 Role Of Economic Evaluation In Investment Analysis In Biotech Sector ! 1 3y
+56 Is getting an MBA a requirement for a long career in PE? 18 3y
+15 Software Engineering vs. Private Equity - Carreer 7 3y
+14 Risk it all for a PE Analyst Poisiton ? 15 3y
+9 Transferring to Australia or EU for IB/PE? 5 3y
+15 Career Advice for someone who hates politics and typical PE progression paths 1 3y
+18 Career Advice for someone who hates politics and typical PE progression paths 0 3y
+8 GP stakes comp > traditional PE? 20 3y
+3 Long-term goal being VC / PE - should I go to LBS / INSEAD for a MIM? 1 3y
+128 Worth It: Moving from NYC to SF/LA? 38 3y
+23 Megafunds with good culture? 33 3y
+35 I love PE but I don't like making deals – help? | Non IP roles in PE 16 3y
+19 Going through a difficult period 6 3y
+14 Move from IB to REPE 2 3y
+44 London PE Funds with the BEST culture - Tell me yours 55 3y
+10 Connection Not Responding 1 3y
+10 Paid mentorship opportunities (during MBA)? 4 3y
+12 How to gracefully drop off a recruiting process? 3 3y
+6 Cold Emailing Other Associates as an Associate 1 3y
+18 Recruiting post-PE 1 3y
+65 Moved to Different City for PE 22 3y
+30 Tishman Speyer (REPE) analyst progran 21 3y
+31 Private Equity Returns - Ranked 15 3y
+66 Best bang for your buck post-MBA roles (culture to comp ratio) 18 3y
+9 Advice 1 3y
+18 Been told to find another job. How long do I have before I get fired? (Please help) 3 3y
+11 Taking on more Responsibility 3 3y
+11 Current Big 4 - Looking for help assessing job offers 3 3y
+30 Call for advice from PE professionals - Undergraduate hopeful in distress 8 3y
+12 London PE Scene: The Essentials 2 3y
+74 Very Tough Decision - Short-term Comp vs. Long-term job 30 3y
+47 Learning Project Finance Modeling vs CFA L1 12 3y
+12 LONDON: Blackstone Tactical Opportunities team 9 3y
+12 PE Professionals: What do you look for in a networking call with college students? 2 3y
+6 Please help PE case study 4 3y
+50 Is IB Really a Pre-Req for PE? 22 3y
+39 When is too early to get out of the hamster wheel that is blue chip PE? 21 3y
+9 Is it a smart move to do my last internship in PE - Funds of Funds in New York ? 3 4y
+6 What to do with spare year after bachelor? 1 4y
+75 Anyone else struggling to adjust to being more senior? 7 4y
+23 Does MM bizdev within PE suck? Going from the investment to the bizdev side... Anyone done it before? 7 4y
+5 Do I still need to make my slides look nice in PE? 4 4y
+169 Q&A - 1st Year PE Associate at a US MF in Europe (KKR, BX, TCG, WP, TPG, BC, APO) 86 4y
+18 Stay at MM boutique PE firm or take the offer from a PE MF? 10 4y
+10 Particular Extracurricular 6 4y
+6 Delete 1 4y
+51 PE Compensation in Italy 23 4y
0 PE Lateral in other countries 1 4y
+9 Private Equity Internships - London, Paris or Other Capitals 1 4y
0 delete 1 4y

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

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

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  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
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  • 1st Year Analyst (75) $151
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