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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here is what you need to know:

  • Program Length: The information provided does not specifically mention Francisco Partners' associate program length. However, similar programs often have a "2 and out" structure, as seen in other firms mentioned in the context.

  • Compensation and Hours: While specific details about Francisco Partners are not provided, you can refer to similar roles for a general idea:

    • Compensation: For a 2nd Year Associate at a MM Private Equity Fund, the hours are typically 12-14 hours Monday-Friday and 5 hours each on Saturday and Sunday. During critical stretches, this can go up to 85 hours per week, while lighter weeks might be around 65 hours.
    • Compensation for Associates in PE: Cash compensation for VC associates in top-tier markets (SF/NY) tends to be in the $150-$200K range.

For more specific details, you might want to look at recent data points or threads related to Francisco Partners on WSO.

Sources: Comp/Culture/Hours etc at Tier 2 Consulting Firms?, Q&A: 2nd Year Associate at a MM Private Equity Fund, The Other Road: Corporate Development Associate Fielding Questions, Q&A: 2nd Year Associate at a VC fund - Breaking in With a Fund of Funds + IB background, NYC MF Credit Associate Comp (recent data points, lateral move)

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Ignore title, am familiar with the fund through a few friends. Not 2 and out, if you look at the website, you can clearly see many Aso to VP promotes. Aso is 3 years, VP ~4 years. Comp is slightly above street, hours I'd say are reasonably bad if you're on something live, otherwise pretty chill 

 

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