Working on a deal for the sponsor you’re joining

I’m currently a banking analyst who’s signed with a sponsor. I have the opportunity to work on a sell-side where one of the main potential buyers is the same firm I’m joining. I’m thinking this is a great opportunity to work with / meet my future colleagues, but are there any downsides or other nuances I should know about?

20 Comments
 

You have the job. You’ll work with these guys theoretically for the next 10-20 years. Why try to work with them from a compromised position of being an IB monkey. Why would you want their first impression from you to be as a junior M&A service provider. You can always work with these guys still and then actually as colleagues and make a good impression then etc. Why shoot a bullet now? What’s up the upside? 3 months earlier working with these guys? Totally irrelevant. But if you fuck something up even outside of your control you’re screwed. And as said not good for first impressions / general views on you whether you like it or not

assuming you’d even be allowed to I’d strongly encourage you not to

 

Hey guys! I’m a banking junior and got a buyside job! I know it’s been a tough couple years, but everyone gets buyside right? I’m totally not bragging.

Anyways, I have chance to work on a sell side with you new sponsor! Should I volunteer to do it?! I mean I know I’m just an analyst, but I’m soooo awesome that if I’m on a deal I will run point, and so I will get to interact with all my new colleagues.

So here’s the thing, what should I know about possibly working with my new firm? Should I keep acting professional? I’m so confused! What tips do you have guys?!

 

Consectetur vel sunt officia temporibus ipsa quia. Eum asperiores consequatur ipsam autem autem et velit. Natus sit blanditiis et dolor.

Eos est dignissimos recusandae corporis labore velit. Deleniti blanditiis sint molestias. Vel dolores deserunt sint maxime error unde dolorem. Fugiat vitae impedit esse qui.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Private Equity

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

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Private Equity

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

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Private Equity

  • Bain Capital 99.6%
  • The Riverside Company 99.3%
  • Blackstone Group 98.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.5%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Private Equity

  • Principal (9) $653
  • Director/MD (24) $547
  • Vice President (98) $365
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (104) $281
  • 2nd Year Associate (235) $272
  • 1st Year Associate (411) $229
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (33) $157
  • 2nd Year Analyst (97) $134
  • 1st Year Analyst (272) $124
  • Intern/Summer Associate (38) $81
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (355) $62
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
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
10
Linda Abraham's picture
Linda Abraham
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...”