+9 Early Traction, Big Questions: Mentor & Investor Advice Needed 1 9mo
0 interviewxchange scam? 1 9mo
+143 Quitting With Nothing Lined Up 33 8mo
+9 Thoughts on L Catterton 1 9mo
0 TriSpan - Review - Generalist Data 9mo
0 For PE recruiting (on-cycle) do you include projects you're currently working on (anonymized)? 1 9mo
+50 MF Summer Analyst roles, pros and cons? 20 9mo
+5 Taking a paycut for personal interest? 10 9mo
0 Pitchbook - is this legit? 1 9mo
0 BX Spring Insight London - Feedback 1 9mo
+11 Back office ? Partners group Financial Analyst Program Zug 6 4mo
0 Vista Associate LBO mode 1 9mo
+11 Accepting an offer and interviewing 3 9mo
0 PE funds give return offers post-MBA 1 9mo
+21 I Squared Capital Interviews 104 7mo
+4 Clearlake acquisition of Pathway Capital 2 9mo
0 Tikehau Capital - Interview - Generalist Data 9mo
+3 First Time Fund Negotiation Advice 3 9mo
0 Number of Back to Backs 1 9mo
+63 Learning in PE / IB 11 9mo
+6 Mobile Diagnostic Company Analysis 1 9mo
+8 Non-Compete at the Analyst level 8 9mo
+13 What does "private ownership approach to public equities" really mean? 4 9mo
0 StepStone Group - Salary & Bonus - Generalist Data 9mo
0 StepStone Group - Review - Generalist Data 9mo
+11 Networking for PE firms in MBA Program 2 9mo
+9 Travel Policies / Expenses 9 4mo
+12 London PE – which firms are one-shot only? 2 9mo
+3 General Atlantic Tech Growth Equity London 8 9mo
0 Partners Group 2026 Financial Analyst (FA) Program 1 9mo
+27 Leaving PE -> Tech StratFin or Portco Role? 11 9mo
+3 London Headhunters And Client Coverage (Q42025) 0 9mo
0 Need advice - small shop, potential opportunity 2 9mo
+3 Investindustrial Growth fund - Senior Associate - London 2 8mo
+3 Any insights on Archimed (Lyon)? culture, working hours, pay, carry at associate and senior associate level 0 9mo
+3 Building network as a PE associate? 2 9mo
+13 PE firms better for women? 8 9mo
0 Five Arrows Jan 2026 internship 3 7mo
+64 Leaving PE at Mid-Level 35 4mo
+6 Infra PE comp in Europe 3 7mo
+3 IMCO Infrastructure Analyst Role 3 9mo
+3 GIP Blackrock infrastructure test 7 9mo
+3 How do you prepare industry attractivity/asset attractivity pitches? 1 9mo
+4 Valor Equity Partners 14 6mo
+10 How did Oncycle go for you? 5 9mo
0 Growth Stage Comp Check 4 9mo
0 Ares Management Numerical Aptitude Test 0 9mo
+7 2hr case study - Toll Road Three Statement Model 6 9mo
0 Wells Fargo and Company - Interview - Investment Banking Data 9mo
+5 Evergreen Fund Terms 6 7mo
0 SaaS Case Study Request 3 2w
+11 Hybrid / Special Situations Mid-Level Comp 12 9mo
0 Too late to shoot for buyside 2026? 4 9mo
+11 Paine Schwartz 2 9mo
0 Rounding GPA for HH 4 7mo
0 Ares Management Corporation - Interview - Private Equity Data 9mo
+11 Non NYC IB to NYC PE 7 9mo
+5 1st yr IB unable to make PE recruiting events. Always too busy. 3 9mo
+13 Identifying Talent in Interview 6 9mo
+15 Capitalize on potential opportunity...appreciate all advice 11 9mo
0 Product Management at MF PE? 1 9mo
+14 Impact of Customer Concentration on Valuation 5 9mo
0 Firms that sponsor green card? 1 9mo
+9 Non-Finance Job / Career Pivot Resume Template for Current PE Associate 1 9mo
+40 Is it possible for me to get back to Tech Buyout PE? 14 9mo
0 LBO and GP Stakes Model 4 9mo
0 2026 Hamilton Lane Analyst Development Program 1 9mo
+6 Growth equity case exam 2 7mo
+5 Recent CD&R Turnover? 5 9mo
0 PE > ABF? Exit Ops? 1 9mo
0 Schroders - Salary & Bonus - Generalist Data 9mo
0 Schroders Capital - Review - Generalist Data 9mo
0 Firm with best benefits 1 9mo
+5 Lead Edge Capital 2025 8 3w
+5 Thesis Library 9 9mo
+41 Concerned About Switch to PE 10 9mo
+1 How to Succeed as a New Analyst in Private Equity 1 9mo
+19 Advent Tech 20 7mo
+9 Urgent - 3-hr offline PE case - DCF/NAV or LBO? Time split? 1 9mo
0 OCBC Bank - Review - Investment Banking Data 9mo
0 Imagine if…. 1 9mo
+15 HH asking me to take a psychometric exam 10 4mo
0 Apollo Wealth Internship Superday 2 9mo
+30 M7 MBA or UMM PE for 2 year program? 6 9mo
0 Barings - Salary & Bonus - Private Equity Data 9mo
+16 High finance in Madrid 13 9mo
+17 …….. 7 9mo
+7 Ghosted by Headhunters 9 9mo
+9 Resurgens Technology Partners 5 9mo
0 Silver Lake - Review - Equity Capital Markets Data 9mo
+13 how easy is it to cruise in ib and get into pe 11 9mo
0 L Catterton - Review - Private Equity Data 9mo
+6 Thoughts on MGX 15 8mo
0 Private Credit Test Modeling Swap 2 9mo
+21 Current PE associate looking to transition to sports - resume advice 7 9mo
+3 Top headhunters for senior secondary roles in Europe 1 9mo
0 Moving from Primaries to Secondaries 3 9mo
0 My plan to make a Billion 2 9mo
+6 How long to wait after an interview before following up? 1 9mo
+9 Getting ready for summer intern 2026 1 9mo

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (50) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101
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