Hi, I am interviewing at Level Equity for the summer analyst role. Could someone please share their experience and any detaild regarding what the process looked like.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, while there isn't specific information about Level Equity's interview process in the provided context, here are some general insights into private equity and summer analyst interview processes that might help:
Initial Screening: Typically, the first step involves a high-level interview, often a phone or video call with a senior team member (e.g., MD or Partner). This stage focuses on your background, strengths, weaknesses, and investment philosophy.
Technical Interviews: These are conducted by associates or principals and can last 1-2 hours. Expect detailed questions about your past experiences, deals you've worked on, and your finance/investment knowledge.
Case Study/Valuation Exercise: You may be given a company or business idea to analyze within a set timeframe (e.g., 2-3 hours). You'll need to present your recommendations to senior team members.
Behavioral Questions: Questions about your motivation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are common. Be prepared to explain why you're interested in Level Equity and private equity in general.
Final Round: If you progress through the earlier stages, the final round might include a more informal setting, such as a dinner with the team, to assess cultural fit.
For preparation, consider leveraging resources like the Private Equity Interview Bootcamp or the Private Equity Master Package offered by WSO, which include LBO modeling, case studies, and detailed technical and behavioral question prep.
If you need more specific details about Level Equity, you might want to explore additional threads or reach out to others who have interviewed there. Good luck!
Sources: Q&A: 3rd year analyst at a boutique PE fund in the SEA region, J.P. Morgan - Video Interview Invitation Corporate & Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Recruiting Tips for Summer Analyst Prospects, An Honest reflection from my first Summer Analyst role: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (mainly bad and ugly), Q&A: Equity Analyst at a Sovereign Wealth/Pension Fund
Hi, when did you get your aptitude assessment, I just got mine today. Just wanna know if there’s waves or something
Same here
did they also want u to complete it by tmr
got mine this morning. any insight into what it is/how to prep
how long did it take to hear back from ur online assessment
hey guys ,i have just finsihed the online assesment . Its 15 mins
What was on the oa? Is there anything industry-related you need to know or is it just like math and puzzles?
How long did it take for you to hear back from the assessement?
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got 1st round next week? can someone please break down the process
Does anyone have an update regarding the process?
just got the 1st round invite
Anyone gotten 2nd rd yet?
Bump
did 1st round last week haven't heard for 2nd yet
I did a couple hours ago
i just got 2nd round invite
i did today
Are you far enough along to get any sense of the firm? Curious what the tone is like at these software PE/growth equity firms with money to deploy and solid reputations from a mid to late 2010s vintage fund but effectively 0 DPI on following investments. So many dollars and smart/highly recruited investors in similar situations. Level is a small and probably extreme version of it. Don't think they've even got carry out of fund 4 yet despite truly eye popping stated returns. Are they freaked about software or just plowing ahead?
I mean I think they have to plow ahead right? What option is there besides through
Depends on how much of their own dollars are at risk. Presumably 10-15 percent of the fund and a lot of their net worth? Ignoring that, it would like they just go for it and at hopefully better entry points (low or mildly negative returns are prob the same as a true blow up in terms of ability to raise again).
The whole set-up is fascinating from a behavioral standpoint. Software PE investors most likely think of themselves as the most forward looking PE sub sector. Now those same people have to hope that the optimist are wrong or they don’t get paid. And about a point where everyone kind of agrees with the optimists. Also the answer won’t but known concretely for a few years! Lot of cognitive dissonance.
Has anyone heard back for round 2 yet? Are round 1s ongoing? I think I’m toast, lol. Interviewed on Wednesday and have radio silence
also still waiting to hear back, I think they have not released round 2's yet.
I think they start round 2s this week. I'm waiting to hear back as well.
what do ug think 2nd round would be like?
Anyone heard back?
when did you have r1?
I am curious as well
Last Tuesday
Still haven’t heard back
Had mine Friday - waiting still
Anyone heard back for round 2 had my R1 last Wednesday…prob cooked
Haven’t heard anything either… maybe they’re running R1s into this week aswell? Surely someone would’ve gotten one by now
I'm really confused bc at least someone would have mentioned a R2 by this point
just got r2
Anyone else?
J
Anyone have second round interview today?
Have it this morning spill the tea!
when did you hear about r2? i had r1 last week and it went quite well but havent heard back yet.
how was it? it's 2 calls for the 2nd round interview I believe. not sure if it's followed by a superday or more rounds before that
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