PE funds with best cultures?
The opposite of some of the other threads I've seen floating around on this thread, what are some firms with notably good cultures? I keep hearing that Berkshire has a great culture for example, but what does that mean on a day-to-day basis and who else comes to mind?
Bump curious
When I think of good culture, I think of the following:
If you're using that as a guide then I have yet to come across any PE firms that great places to work. If you're looking for a work life balance with people who support your development, look to the VC scene.
It's idealistic. You probably won't hit everything so something will likely have to give. I agree most PE funds won't hit all of these buckets although think Berkshire probably might hit all. I'd personally trade some cash comp for a lot of the other things / WLB.
Stopped reading at “friendly, normal“
Normal is definitely a stretch but I've come across a lot of friendly people that I like, albeit mainly concentrated at the associate level.
With maybe the exception of lack of office politics, I’d say that Bain Cap hits pretty much all of these criteria
MBB consulting fits a lot of this. Compensation will be the big differential at least initially. However, the gap closes with time and arguably has a better "probability of moving to a senior position / longevity"-adjusted basis.
I love how these types of threads are always so much more barren than the threads asking which PE groups / IBs suck the most and/or have the worst culture. What does this say about the field we exist within lmao
Any other good culture firms in Boston?
F
You go to PE to outwork people to make money, not for some kum by ya bullshit. If you get lucky and can stand your coworkers even remotely, that’s an added benefit. Trust me I used to want good culture now I just want to talk to my coworkers as little as possible. It’s not a battle worth fighting.
I agree. I'm pretty sure the last time I've had any casual conversation with anyone on my team was January. You work in PE to make money, if you want to have people smile and be nice to you Walmart is always hiring greeters.
Or consulting, or venture... or pretty much anything that doesn't involve banked transactions or public markets...
ever heard the quote "you can get a lot further with a smile than you can with a gun?" i don't understand why you hardos feel the need to act this way, shows serious lack of EQ
I used to be hell bent on finding good culture. I even wrote one of the most widely-commented on threads many years ago looking for best cultures regardless of pay, location, etc. Then I got to a hellish sweatshop and am extraordinarily jaded. No hardo attitude here, just resigned to the fact that I probably won't find good friends and camaraderie here, just professionally polite working relationships at best, and toxic relationships at worst. In short, I grew up.
I used to have a job in a banks strategy group for a short while and it was the best place I've been at. Everyone was nice, it was a genuinely good place to work. Now 12 years on all I want is my carry to pay out and then I'll be happy...I think
Alpine investors
Unironically, Apollo. If you are the kind of person who actually likes the work and thrives on intensity, then this is the closest thing to a financial playground ever conceived by man (in terms of the sheer breadth of the things you can run at). Most of the people are fairly accomplished both professionally and personally, and are people I actually like being around. There are bad apples, sure, but they are avoidable once you establish yourself. The firm recently implemented a few permanent policies which I really enjoy: 4 days in the office (WFH every Friday), work from anywhere for the whole month of August, and the investment team gets the last two weeks of August and December off (barring live deals, but these are generally pretty slow periods anyways) - and this is in addition to standard issue vacation days (which I have usually been able to take). The tradeoff is that when you are working it is expected to be pretty intense, but again, people feel differently about that. A lot of people don't fit that mold and figure it out pretty fast, hence the junior turnover. Advisors for some reason bend over backwards to do work for us, which I guess sucks if you are on the other end, but works out great for us.
Do these policies apply to other businesses as well (ex: credit), or just buyout?
Policies are firmwide
Blink twice if you need help
.
Curious on PG. Can you elaborate on the culture in the Denver office more, specifically healthcare and tech buyout groups if you have any insights?
Search - this question is asked every five minutes
Any SF funds that individuals have heard positive things about?
Any Boston or DC funds with decent cultures?
Bain Cap
Voluptas et enim doloremque eum repudiandae amet et. Natus est et sit aspernatur odio optio aut consequuntur. Voluptatem veritatis expedita nam unde neque quidem corporis.
Voluptas est dolorem consequatur id nemo sequi. Et voluptates adipisci sit facere modi quaerat. Minima laudantium recusandae dolores aliquam maxime non. Velit pariatur sunt et adipisci sint deserunt numquam. Quo qui cupiditate similique.
Dolore eligendi iure ut commodi sit fugit ex. Aut impedit ducimus laborum modi velit beatae dicta.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...
In a ipsum sequi. Animi sed rerum temporibus velit commodi.
Perspiciatis inventore ipsum ratione ut quod culpa modi ipsum. Eos temporibus animi vel quam dolor et. Sunt ratione quod soluta.