PE Exit to Slower Paced Investment Role out of NYC

Going through pretty much the same thing right now so will offer findings from my own search - responses below are focused on the endowments / foundations (E&F) space as that's what I've been focusing on.

1. Transitioning from PE isn't a slam dunk but doable if you have a compelling enough story (i.e. better WLB shouldn't be your only rationale for making the switch). These roles typically look for people fresh out of their 2-year sellside stint but there's definitely some flexibility here as I've seen people with anywhere between 2-6 YOE join at the junior level.
2. The PE skillset isn't going to transfer directly to E&Fs since it's a completely different style of investing (manager selection vs. direct investing). Where you'll likely have an advantage is being familiar with some of the major players in the PE space and their different strategies.
3. A decent amount of E&F roles in NYC and then a decent amount elsewhere as some schools have their endowments on / near campus.
4. No success story yet, though have been able to network a bit through cold LinkedIn outreach. Hiring is really sporadic as there's no formal analyst / associate programs - seems important to just network and be top of mind in case something opens up.
5. Haven't really found any red flags for E&F - pay will obviously be a discount to PE but you know that already.