FT 2021 PE Analyst Recruiting

I couldn't find a thread with firms that currently have open applications. Should we start one with firms that currently have open apps for 2021 FT analysts? Or if there is one already, would appreciate a link!

I know KKR and Ares are already in the process of recruiting, couldn't really find info on other PE firms

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I saw Vista was still doing 2020 FT does anyone know if the 2021 app is open? A friend at a target said for 2020 it went around their school early before it was open publicly. Would love to get the link if anyone sees it

 

I go to target and have not received anything. Interested in what their timeline will be though

 

Anyone know which firms typically fill up (close to) 100% FT with SAs?

 

List of reputable MM/UMM PE firms that recruit Analysts out of undergrad: (off the top of my head)

Altamont Audax Group Bregal CCMP Crestview Partners GTCR LLR Partners Parthenon Capital Riverside Roark Stone Point Vector Capital

A few disclaimers: These are traditional buyout, non-sourcing shops - there are plenty of more early-stage growth firms that take Analysts purely for sourcing. Also, many of the mentioned funds recruit exclusively out of a few target schools, making it really difficult to break in if you're not from a specific background. You generally won't find an online application portal for these gigs - it's all done through OCR or email listservs.

 

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