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

  • KKR FT Analyst Recruiting: There was a query about KKR starting their recruitment for 2023 full-time analyst roles, including growth equity or otherwise. However, there was no specific mention of the 2025 recruitment cycle in the provided knowledge base.

  • General FT Recruiting Insights:

    • Networking: It's crucial to network with people in the specific groups you want to join. This is especially important if you're targeting a particular group within a firm like KKR.
    • Recruitment Process: For many top firms, recruiters often reach out to candidates from specific groups they have historically recruited from. This means that being in a well-regarded group can significantly ease the recruitment process.
    • Switching Firms: If you're currently interning or working at a firm and looking to switch for a full-time position, it's advisable to leverage your current experience and network actively.

For more detailed and specific insights, you might want to check recent threads or discussions on WSO related to KKR's recruitment practices.

Sources: Former MS M&A / KKR here to field questions, 2023 KKR FT Analyst Recruiting, Accept mid-tier BB Offer or continue recruiting?, London (Dutch) FT recruiting, Internal Lateraling Guide

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I believe their REPE side is in late stages of interviews already so not a good correlation to staffing on the corporate private equity side. Knew someone that had their PE AN2 offer within 2 months of starting IB last summer. So would assume (total guess) they will reopen for 1/2 slots later this month as they decide who to trim.

 

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