I got two offers for my first year intern/jr analyst role in PE. Both were really good, benefits and comp slightly higher at IFC, but imo long-term career prospects were better at AKKR. Not sure if i made the right decision in terms of WLB tradeoff for better future career prospects and a better CV. From the little knowledge I have about the industry and some forums I've read about the IFC mainly, I came up with the following pros and cons list.
Did I make a good decision considering its my first job and I want to maximize future career opportunities and job prospects in the industry?
IFC:
Pros:
- Good salary compensation
- Interesting focus on the financial institutions sector (Financial Institutions Growth Fund)
- Good benefits
- Better WLB (Maybe...)
Cons:
- Impact on CV: unclear if the experience will be valued positively
- Possibility of a bureaucratic and boring work environment
- Not very prestigious in the industry (DFI reputation)
AKKR:
Pros:
- Deep immersion in the tech/software field
- Experience in a traditional PE firm
- Highly skilled team
- Dynamic and learning-oriented environment
- Rotation every 6 months between finance (sourcing and deal making) and company operations
- Potential for a better impact on your CV
Cons:
- Intense workload ("super grind")
- No flexibility in terms of hours, compensation, and benefits (information unavailable)
Accel bro - no brainer
Thanks. Had some second thoughts, but I think I made the right call going to AKKR.
Why would you say it is definitely a no-brainer?
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