Unique path to PE

Hi all, wanted to get some thoughts on my prospects for PE.

Undergrad 3.9 GPA from semi-target.

Worked in strategic finance for 6 years at a FAANG company. Completed FLDP and was promoted.

Graduated from top 10 (closer to 10 than 1) MBA (710 GMAT) a year ago. Now work in Corp dev at 3B private tech company. Been here about a year, and have led a few investments and co-led a 150M acquisition.

Looking to lateral over to PE in a year or two (after the economy recovers). What are my prospects? Would I have a better chance at tech focused PE shops?

thanks in advance.

3 Comments
 

I am curious too. I work at Corp Dev of a growing tech firm (also a PE portfolio company). Its good industry and operational experience, KPIs etc., but I would wanna switch to a PE/LMM fund/Credit Lending eventually. I have a strong valuation background, specifically into PE/HF/BDC portfolio company vals (~3 years). Got a MS Finance from a non-target. Looking for realistic advice to transition and missing steps in between that.

 
Most Helpful

Minima et voluptatem explicabo est ipsam quaerat. Eius recusandae consectetur pariatur distinctio. A dicta expedita enim sequi accusamus id.

Career Advancement Opportunities

November 2026 Private Equity

  • Blackstone Group 99.6%
  • The Riverside Company 99.3%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.9%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.5%
  • Vista Equity Partners 98.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

November 2026 Private Equity

  • Blackstone Group 99.6%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 99.3%
  • The Riverside Company 98.9%
  • Ardian 98.5%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

November 2026 Private Equity

  • Bain Capital 99.6%
  • Blackstone Group 99.3%
  • The Riverside Company 98.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.5%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.2%

Total Avg Compensation

November 2026 Private Equity

  • Principal (9) $653
  • Director/MD (24) $547
  • Vice President (100) $364
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (106) $280
  • 2nd Year Associate (236) $272
  • 1st Year Associate (414) $231
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (33) $157
  • 2nd Year Analyst (97) $134
  • 1st Year Analyst (274) $126
  • Intern/Summer Associate (40) $79
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (357) $61
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
7
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”