I am an Indian with 2.5yrs in IB (worked for European clients) and got a Tuck MBA admit. How difficult is it to break into PE from Tuck? Is it difficult for internationals due to smaller team sizes at PE. Is it easier from a HBS/ Wharton as compared to Tuck? What are some point I should focus on to position myself as a strong candidate
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What kinds of bank, do you have buy-side intern experience, why Tuck?
The general idea is: it's not impossible, but nearly that for any decent MMs.
Thanks. I have worked across industries in a tier 1 bank (GS,DB,MS). No buyside intern experience. Why Tuck is more of a fit reason, loved the culture
GS, DB, MS - which one is different from the rest?
DB shut shop in IN a couple of years ago so can't be that.
post history suggests BO/MO at DB. If that's the case, I wouldn't recommend recruiting for PE - it will be almost impossible. I would recommend obtaining a high-quality post-MBA IB job, then trying to move to a PE fund - still a difficult path, but it's been done
Tuck doesn't really place much in PE to begin with, as an international with no buyside experience, it will be an uphill battle. I would keep your options open.
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Lack of buyside experience, plus Tuck track record of placements, plus (hate to say it) visa challenges = incredibly low odds. Many/most PE firms take a fairly hard stance on visa sponsorship (AKA won't entertain hiring someone who doesn't already have a permanent work visa), so that adds yet another significant hurdle.
For context, I've seen internationals with prior buyside experience and HBS/GSB MBAs struggle to get post-MBA PE roles, let alone those without experience. I'd suggest a different path.
How hard is it for PE associates on H1B to recruit for senior associate / VP spot after associate program if greencard sponsorship will be needed for the next role due to visa nearing expiration?
I'm not speaking from experience and wish I could be more optimistic, but I'd say very hard. Many firms won't even interview candidates without greencards/citizenship. Right or wrong, I think many are spooked by the logistical/financial hurdles, plus the risk of hiring for a career-track role without the certainty of keeping the individual long-term due to these exogenous risks of lotteries, etc..
You could start you own PE firm. There is a program at Tuck where students can team up and buy small businesses, essentially starting a tiny shop
Tuck has a good amount of alums in PE, it's actually a little-known fact. One of the main KKR partners on the famed RJR-Nabisco deal was a Tuck alum. In addition, I've worked with 4 MM PE funds in the Boston area and dealt with an MD at each shop that went to Tuck, but stated by others those shops won't sponsor.
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