Lincoln International for PE

I’m an incoming summer analyst at Lincoln International.

I’m hearing conflicting things about the analyst experience—some people on here are saying that analysts don’t touch any models/don’t do any technical work. I know that modeling experience is important for PE recruitment.

Will it be very difficult to break into PE from Lincoln? If PE is my goal, should I make it my number one priority to re-recruit FT?

I know I have a long road ahead of me, but I just want to make sure that I’m prepared because I definitely was not prepared for IB recruitment. Didn’t even know IB was a thing until over 50% of firms were done recruiting.

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Ah, the classic conundrum of breaking into PE from an IB role. It's a journey, my friend, but not an impossible one.

Firstly, let's address the conflicting information you've heard about the analyst experience at Lincoln International. It's true that experiences can vary widely depending on the team, the deal flow, and even the specific time period. However, it's important to remember that even if you're not touching models on a daily basis, there are still plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

As for breaking into PE from Lincoln, it's definitely not a walk in the park, but it's also not an insurmountable challenge. The key is to leverage your experience, network effectively, and prepare thoroughly for interviews.

If PE is your ultimate goal, it might be worth considering re-recruiting FT, but only if you feel that your current role isn't providing you with the skills and experiences you need.

Remember, the road to PE is a marathon, not a sprint. It's important to be prepared, but also to be patient and persistent. Keep learning, keep networking, and keep pushing forward. You've got this!

And hey, don't beat yourself up about not being prepared for IB recruitment. We all start somewhere, and it sounds like you're on the right track now. Keep that momentum going!

Sources: Recruiting from Chicago IB to NYC PE - how difficult?, How difficult is it to break in from a low-tier BB?

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