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+49 Why are PE people treating bankers so much worse than consultants? 16 7mo
+16 Should I go back to IB after PE? 5 7mo
+9 Urgent - 3-hr offline PE case - DCF/NAV or LBO? Time split? 1 7mo
+11 Infra PE Scene by Investment Focus 8 7mo
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0 Imagine if…. 1 7mo
+4 Genstar vs NMC 12 7mo
0 OCBC Bank - Review - Investment Banking Data 7mo
0 Barings - Salary & Bonus - Private Equity Data 7mo
0 Silver Lake - Review - Equity Capital Markets Data 7mo
+51 Accel KKR thoughts 57 7mo
+6 Kelso: Comps and Interview Process 3 7mo
0 L Catterton - Review - Private Equity Data 7mo
+41 Considering quitting - looking for some advice 39 7mo
+3 Mercer investment consulting pay & exit to FoF, PE allocator roles, IR 4 7mo
+102 Breaking down the headhunters - avoid, engage, ghost 73 7mo
0 My plan to make a Billion 2 7mo
+8 What are the best Private Equity firms in Chicago at the moment? 10 7mo
+21 Current PE associate looking to transition to sports - resume advice 7 7mo
+7 Job Security in PE 3 7mo
+3 Top headhunters for senior secondary roles in Europe 1 7mo
0 Any updated info on Penfund? 3 7mo
+6 How long to wait after an interview before following up? 1 7mo
+9 Getting ready for summer intern 2026 1 7mo
+18 Anyone have any insight on Paine Schwartz Partners? 12 7mo
+6 Advice? 1 7mo
0 PSP Investments - Review - Infrastructure Data 7mo
0 PSP Investments - Salary & Bonus - Infrastructure Data 7mo
+20 2 Years of PE Recruiting, 0 Offers 7 7mo
0 Is GWI still releasing 2025 offers? 1 7mo
+6 What are some out of the box PE interview questions (technicals?) 1 7mo
+3 Bruin Capital 2024 Insights 9 7mo
0 🚨 Bill Hwang on the run… now applying for PE internships in Europe 1 7mo
+15 Royalties Investment Model - URGENT 3 7mo
+9 IQ / Aptitude Tests 6 7mo
0 Does anyone have insight into Apollo CPS group 1 7mo
+3 Apollo Excel Case Study 3 7mo
+8 Risks and dangers of heading into a "too niche" PE 3 7mo
+24 Blackstone cancel BCP analyst program? 62 7mo
0 Ghosted by 10 at PE conference as well-next steps 3 7mo
+13 IFM Investors London 9 7mo
+7 Valor Equity Partners 16 7mo
0 Hardest PE Case Studies 1 7mo
0 Infra funds ranking in Toronto 1 7mo
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0 No Superday Response 3 7mo
0 Partners Group - Salary & Bonus - Rotational Data 7mo
+9 Thinking about Independent Sponsor Path 1 7mo
+36 2025 Blackstone Real Estate Leaders / Diverse Leaders / Future Women Leaders Program 93 7mo
0 Bain Capital - Review - Investor Relations Data 7mo
+10 Switch Offices 4 7mo
+3 graham partners overview? 11 7mo
+68 Is Infra the Place to Be as Apollo & BX Believe?? 28 7mo
0 Brown Brothers Harriman - Salary & Bonus - Generalist Data 7mo
+21 Laid-Off from IR Associate Job 8 Months In 10 7mo
0 Private Natural Resource Case Study Advice 1 7mo
0 Forte Capital Group - Review - Venture Capital Data 7mo
0 Qatar Investment Authority Interview 1 7mo
+4 Investor Relations Case Study 5 7mo
+9 Investor Relations / Product Specialist at Private Equity Firm - Case Study Prep 6 7mo
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+107 Laid off as ASO1 - What Next? 23 7mo
0 Offer in REPE but not really convinced RE is my route 4 7mo
0 Keppel Capital International - Review - Real Estate Data 7mo
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+68 Infra funds with best culture 93 7mo
+1 Favorite distressed plays YTD 2025 3 7mo
0 Azimuth Capital - Calgary 1 7mo
0 AXA Investment Managers - Salary & Bonus - Secondaries Data 7mo
+3 AI 1 7mo
+8 Ampersand Capital - Reputation / thoughts? 9 7mo
0 How deep should I dig in for LBO? 1 7mo
+101 Which NJ/Westchester town to live in for a role in midtown? 81 7mo
0 Pegasus Capital Advisors - Interview - Generalist Data 7mo
+11 Venture University - worth it or not? 3 7mo
0 Curious about infra P3… 1 7mo
+44 IR Comp and Bonus Check 55 7mo
+2 Ares PE (ACOF) in 2025 6 7mo
+3 CD&R / Advent London HH? 5 7mo
+17 Cash free Debt Free Uses & Sources vs. Non Cash free debt free U&S 6 7mo
+2 Superday Reimbursement Question 2 7mo
+3 Mubadala PE (NY) - Modelling Test 9 7mo
0 MBB (Bain) to PE 1 7mo
+4 GIP 2026 Analyst Program 21 7mo
+3 P4G capital? 5 7mo
+17 Placement and advisory groups 5 7mo
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0 Intermediate Capital Group - Interview - Real Estate Data 7mo
0 Tech Growth Equity / Buyout Recr London 1 7mo
+15 Veritas Latest 8 7mo
0 Goldman Sachs - Review - Private Markets Data 7mo
0 Insights on OTPP Portfolio Solutions Group? 1 7mo
0 MBB to PE 1 7mo
0 Digital Infra PE (GIP / Brookfield) 2 7mo
+3 Buying Infra Case studies 7 7mo
+6 Infra models + case studies 5 7mo
0 PE Value Creation Professionals - Research Interview (AI Driving 3-4% Margin Improvement) 1 7mo
+18 Good SF/Bay Area/Greater California seats with decent comp/WLB? 9 7mo

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Private Equity

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  • 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%

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June 2026 Private Equity

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  • 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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