+9 T2 Consulting to PE 2 3y
+6 Which MF PE firms do SM hedge funds / cross-over funds recruit from? 7 3y
+11 Need Hobbies for PE lifestyle while living in NYC 4 3y
+4 Constitution Capital Partners 3 3y
+1 Sunny River Management 13 3y
+373 Walking away from buyside after associate years 58 3y
+3 LMM/MM PE Firms in London that hire out of undergrad 1 3y
+3 Where to do Real Estate Private Equity? 1 3y
+23 How can MF PE partners afford families (NYC)? 31 3y
0 Partners Group - Review - Corporate Finance Data 3y
0 Partners Group - Salary & Bonus - Corporate Finance Data 3y
+16 How's this "why PE" answer? 7 3y
+3 Housatonic partners 1 3y
+12 Ares SSG Asia 5 3y
+6 Networking/ job seeking with PE firms after sell-side processes? 3 3y
+3 PE Training Programs 9 3y
+10 Side hustles for IB/PE 3 3y
+3 Advice for 2024 Associate Recruiting? 1 3y
+63 Help. Feeling Lost 16 3y
0 K1 Investment Management - Salary & Bonus - Generalist Data 3y
+3 M&A Buyside Fees 0 3y
0 Ardian - Review - Private Equity Data 3y
0 Ardian - Salary & Bonus - Private Equity Data 3y
0 Thoughts on Newstone capital partners in Dallas? 2 3y
+10 Group Placement at EB - top choice not supportive of PE recruiting 1 3y
0 Aquiline Capital Partners - Interview - Private Equity Data 3y
+13 Learning Python vs foreign language 2 3y
+23 PE Associate to VP - How hard is it? Is it worth it? 4 3y
+3 Need help with case study 1 3y
+28 Wharton - Buyside Recruiting 11 3y
+12 Advice on moving into Infra PE from Infra banking/credit at the VP level 3 3y
+3 What are the hurdle rates for funds at each growth stage? 1 3y
+14 Anyone using AI for their modeling? 9 3y
+20 Insight Partners fundraising 16 3y
+5 Shouldn't Anyone Who Has a Career in Finance Have a Net Worth of at Least $10M 2 3y
+6 Psg Equity Model Interview 3 3y
+3 PE/GE exits from bad group at EB? 3 3y
+5 PLS HELP: Infra PE vs. Private Credit 10 3y
+42 What do I do during downtime, PE workload is a joke 12 3y
+4 Private Equity Headhunters Search 2 3y
+23 Vista Equity Partners Junior Comp 26 3y
+14 London UMM / MF PE with WLB? 7 3y
+15 How to Deal With a Karate-Chopping MD? 6 3y
+3 Underwriting market / industry 1 3y
+3 PE Fund Terms 1 3y
+6 SWF presence in NYC? 1 3y
+6 Targeting Industry Groups - MF Recruiting 1 3y
+8 Headhunters already reaching out for PE Associate recruiting 11 3y
+2 Blackstone Private Equity Analyst 2023 London 20 3y
+8 Help! Deciding between Private Equity or Real Estate Private Equity 4 3y
+24 Leaving an Unpaid PE Internship 10 3y
0 MM/UMM that have m7 placements 2 3y
+3 JPM MMBSI - A good start? 3 3y
+13 Real Estate Private Equity Case study 4 3y
0 Constellation Software Inc - Interview - Software Data 3y
0 K1 Investment Management - Review - Private Equity Data 3y
+3 Stories of side hustles? 1 3y
0 K1 Investment Management - Salary & Bonus - Private Equity Data 3y
+6 Non-solicitation agreement 4 3y
0 Partners Group - Salary & Bonus - Generalist Data 3y
+340 Why the hate towards growth PE / sourcing (e.g. KKR Tech)? 73 3y
+8 Importance of Undergrad Finance Clubs/Student fund etc. involvement? 4 3y
+3 Info on Argand Partners 1 3y
+3 Consulting vs Equity Research Sophomore Summer 1 3y
+3 Blackrock data analyst UK 6 3y
+24 How is TA Associates and CVC - London 16 3y
+38 IB vs. PE out of Undergrad 4 3y
+21 Venture Debt? 4 3y
+3 Path to PE 1 3y
+3 Apollo Case Study 1 3y
+9 Legal Tips / Guides / Resources 1 3y
0 What’s the next step ? 1 3y
+35 !!!!!!! 7 3y
+9 Stock Based Compensation - LBO 1 3y
+6 Fiume Capital? 3 3y
+37 Infra PE + WLB (or at least better hours)? 36 3y
0 Pemberton Asset Management Group - Salary & Bonus - Leveraged Finance Data 3y
0 Pemberton Asset Management Group - Salary & Bonus - Credit Data 3y
0 CPP Investment Board - Review - Valuation Data 3y
0 CPP Investment Board - Salary & Bonus - Valuation Data 3y
+3 How to find small-cap PE Funds 1 3y
+12 Chicago Infrastructure Funds 5 3y
+7 Is This Normal? 6 3y
+3 PE associate salary in The Netherlands 4 3y
+3 Quick Q on how PE Recruiting Works 4 3y
0 CPP Investment Board - Salary & Bonus - Generalist Data 3y
+6 Infrastructure Private Equity (CDPQ, PSP etc) VS. Private Credit (CVC...) 1 3y
+3 Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) 2 3y
+3 Any head hunters that focus on recruiting for the media / entertainment sectors? 1 3y
0 Best city in Asia 2023 2 3y
+3 Advice on improving resume/overcoming low gpa 1 3y
+6 Rhone Group Case Study 1 3y
+3 Esports PE firms in London 3 3y
+10 Has anyone used private market investment platforms like Hiive, Republic, Angellist, Sharespost, wefunder, ForgeGlobal? Any insight as to which is better/fee comps? 5 3y
+5 Best PE Exit Roles 7 3y
+9 Portfolio Company Reporting 1 3y
+3 Scenario Analysis 1 3y
+13 Private Equity Networking Event at Vista Equity Partners 2 3y
+12 Quit my previous job, got finessed by new employer. How do I explain this in interviews? Did I screw up my life? 5 3y
+7 Any route from working at a start-up to VC? 3 3y

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
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