+10 Source for SaaS Public Markets Data 8 2y
+17 Made redundand, any chances with PE recruiters? 7 2y
+35 Bain Capital 2023 - Culture, Comp, Hours, etc...? 25 2y
+9 When / how to lateral as an associate? 1 2y
+14 Lateraling as an Associate vs. Senior Associate 2 2y
+2 What do you want to do after PE? 3 2y
+19 Most Important Skills for the Elusive Associate to VP Promotion 5 2y
0 Vista Experienced Analyst Process 1 2y
+4 got a interview with General Atlantic sourcing summer analyst 3 2y
0 Amundi - Review - Private Equity Data 2y
0 Amundi - Salary & Bonus - Private Equity Data 2y
+11 Infrastructure modeling exams/guides 12 2y
+21 MBA exits for mega funds 30 2y
+172 Taking Chill, Non-Finance Job for Mental Health vs. Plowing Through? [NEED ADVICE] 21 2y
+8 What time do you go to the office at the private equity? 22 2y
+9 Non-PE buyside internships in London 6 2y
+2 Grata Scholars 1 2y
0 Battery Ventures - Review - Software Data 2y
0 London/Europe PE placement for diversity 2 2y
0 Blackstone: someone’s already interviewing for BX credit off cycle or PE off cycle? 0 2y
+22 ICG Secondaries? 6 2y
+4 Model Tests for Practice? 3 2y
0 Investment Risk roles in SWF/endowment? 1 2y
+10 HR is science 3 2y
+42 Apollo FIG PE 23 2y
+3 Meet & Greet - what happens? 2 2y
0 Brown Brothers Harriman - Interview - Leveraged Finance Data 2y
+3 Bay Area PE Funds FT Analyst 2 2y
+13 Special Sits in Canada? 7 2y
+3 PE Investment Analyst Interview 0 2y
+15 Leveraged Lending to PE? 2 2y
+3 Origination at Apollo Capital Solutions, Ares, blackstone , KKR in Europe 1 2y
0 The Family Office - Review - Generalist Data 2y
0 The Family Office - Salary & Bonus - Generalist Data 2y
+9 Which recruitment agencies covers H&F in London and what is your opinion on issue of working with one recruitment agency on several firms? 1 2y
+3 Non PE exits from MM IB? 1 2y
+3 Final Interview Prep 1 2y
+3 Grata Scholars Program? 0 2y
+10 Special Situations Sourcing 5 2y
+3 Do private equity firms allow remote work? 1 2y
+3 Recomendations for LBO and Distressed Assets books/courses? 3 2y
+4 Headhunter asking how interview went? 3 2y
+7 How Does Recruiting Work? 3 2y
+6 Funds in London/Europe US MBA Admissions 2 2y
+30 Good coffee chat questions? 10 2y
+3 Vista PE Analyst Exits/Outcomes 3 2y
+10 HGGC Associate Program 9 2y
+6 morgan stanley alternative investments partners (private equity fund) vs Real estate investing? 3 2y
+3 Things to look for in a potential VC investment? 3 2y
+8 Silver Lake Summer 2024 5 2y
+15 Private Equity - Growth vs Buyout next 5-10 years 10 2y
+21 Private Credit to Liquid Structured Credit? 6 2y
+19 Novacap VS Whitehorse Liquidity 19 2y
0 Apax Partners - Review - Leveraged Buyouts Data 2y
+43 PE Recruiting for International Students 30 2y
0 Vista Equity CCAT 30 2y
+6 Betting on a small PE future 1 2y
+22 LBO of private company with management reinvestment with a lot of cash on B/S - help needed 6 2y
+3 Any updated thoughts on Avance? 0 2y
+9 Non-traditional/Non-IBD engaging with headhunters (buyside/lateral) 1 2y
+29 MM PE Analyst - Exit Opps? 9 2y
0 New role: PE Associate Jobs 2y
+22 When did you study for the gmat? 7 2y
+9 Head Hunters - Did I Screw Up? 4 2y
+35 Post associate stint planning? 13 2y
+3 Multiple Arbitrage 1 2y
+20 NYC UMM Reputation 16 2y
+6 How to get out of a process with HH while also saving relationship 2 2y
+11 TN visa for PE 13 2y
+6 Any +5B PE funds recruiting for 2024 start? 7 2y
+17 When to Lateral out of PE? 6 2y
0 Alvarez & Marsal - Salary & Bonus - Mergers and Acquisitions Data 2y
+3 Pymetrics Video / Blackstone 1 2y
+8 Goldman Sachs Hybrid Capital 6 2y
+3 Aksia - Investment Research Analyst 1 2y
+20 Funds with the best returns? 16 2y
+40 WLB in private equity (evening activities)? 15 2y
+6 No Carry on KKR and Carlyle private credit vehicles 4 2y
+7 Transitioning into PE from a non-finance background 1 2y
+17 Confused about PE Recruiting 7 2y
+7 LBO Modelling - Balance Sheet and Cash Sweep 3 2y
+23 Corporate finance jobs after PE 10 2y
+3 Goldner Hawn in Minneapolis 0 2y
+3 Oaktree Prestige / Exits? 4 2y
0 How to do quarter by quarter LBO 1 2y
+28 PE Offer Accepted - How to Autopilot 13 2y
+6 Investing in standalone entity or after merger holdco? 3 2y
+8 Growth equity comp? 14 2y
+6 Case Study Advice 2 2y
0 Ares Credit Post-AC Feedback 1 2y
+439 Associate guide on analyzing an income statement 38 2y
+7 Decision for future career - PE 8 2y
+6 Software / SaaS LBO Modeling 8 2y
+9 Direct Lending Portfolio Management 10 2y
+22 African & Other Emerging Market PE plays 17 2y
+18 Looking for info on UK IB/PE placements, any help appreciated! 5 2y
+3 Temasek Off-Cycle 1 2y
+3 When to expect HHs to reach out? 3 2y
+20 Brookfield Renewable 10 2y
0 KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) - Review - Real Estate Data 2y

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) 99.2%
  • 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
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