PE value creation / portco support comp

Hey folks - curious if anyone has a TC benchmark range for a PE Ops / VC Associate role. Can provide more data points separately. Thanks in advance. 

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Was thinking about the same actually but have been hearing that you basically get a cut on the base, big cut in the bonus and possibly don’t participate in carry.
Moreover it’s a point of no return
Furthermore - seems to require years of value creation experience of consulting background.
Basically looks a bit grim but keen to hear the others. I think it’s a very interesting goal oriented job, close to revenue, build a real skill. Lots of exit ops for later on in life.

 

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