PE exit key factors EMEA

Hi guys, first year analyst here at a BB.

I’m just wondering what are the key factors that determine whether you exit or not at a strong PE shop (preferably MF). Is it mainly a matter of bank? Or do other factors come to play? For example: team, deal experience, technicals/ interview performance? Is it realistic for top bucket analyst to exit at MF from strong M&A / LevFin team at a non top 3 BB?

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  • diversity: it’s the most important thing. Easier interview processes and processes reserved for diversity candidates
  • to get calls by HH, your bank is extremely important as well as the languages you speak (if they want to invest more in Germany and you don’t speak German they won’t call you, unless you’re diversity)
  • once you’re in front of the team, the only thing that matters is your ability to perform well and come across as well rounded and fit in the culture. And the cultural fit is really a thing for PE
 

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