0 Kelso & Company: Interview and Company Info? 0 9y
0 KKR Summer Associate Superday 2 9y
+8 Terra Firma Video Interview 9 9y
+13 What am I doing wrong 6 9y
+72 why is it rare for post-MBA to get in PE without prior PE experience 39 9y
+20 Post-MBA compensation? 11 9y
+12 Closing mechanism - effects on model 0 9y
+6 Vista Equity Partners/Thoma Bravo- what next? 3 9y
+17 Off-cycle PE recruiting 24 9y
+6 Has everyone gotten emails yet 3 9y
0 TA Associates Question 0 9y
+4 [Law in PE] What does the legal team of a private equity firm do? 2 9y
+42 Reaching out directly to PE firms? 15 9y
0 Seller Notes modeling 3 9y
+17 Best approach to estimate sale value? 6 9y
+24 Meeting PE Partner at His Office 11 9y
0 Macquarie Credit Investing Role - Credit Funds Interviews Preparation 1 9y
0 Lump sum payment of land + building + Equipment. Can you amortize loan for land and depreciate for building and equipment? 0 9y
0 For the twats that email me about internships and want an informational interview... 1 9y
0 Does it matter if target LBO firm has a shit ton of debt? 3 9y
0 Transaction Services to Corp Dev 0 9y
0 Any hacks for finding out who the headhunter is representing? 1 9y
0 Buy side recruiting--implications of hedge funds starting? 0 9y
+1 Computer Science Minor? 1 9y
+11 Need Help Understanding Complicated Sources and Uses w/ Equity Rollover being Manipulated 1 9y
0 Blackstone Summer Associate 0 9y
+3 Series 52 1 9y
0 2017 On-Cycle IBD=>PE Timing 0 9y
0 Newbie in PE 0 9y
+8 Blackstone 1 9y
+26 Asked to Cancel Vacation for Deal? 7 9y
+4 Economics degree, how to break into private equity? 4 9y
+55 PE Recruiting Season - References for Weak Analysts 14 9y
+14 Currently recruiting for PE, did not receive a return offer from Top BB over summer 2 9y
0 PE -> Real Estate PE 0 9y
0 Fund Overviews (TPG, KKR, Madison Dearborn) 1 9y
+20 The importance of Financial Accounting 23 9y
+12 Which PE Associate programs are two years and out? 6 9y
0 Should I start to look for a PE internship after my offer?? 3 9y
0 LBO Model - Loan Money to Mgmt to Buy Equity 0 9y
0 Macabacus latest version problem 0 9y
+27 Who actually gets into MF PE? 9 9y
+10 KPMG Deal Advisory to Private Equity? 2 9y
0 Comprehensive Textbooks 0 9y
+9 PE Management Fees for a Mining Deal 4 9y
0 Funds with Direct-Entry into industry groups at Associate Level 1 9y
0 Top MM PE Firms that Hire out of Deutsche Bank IBD? 0 9y
0 Staffer Impact on Buyside Recruiting 1 9y
+18 GPA question for PE recruiting 10 9y
+11 Recap when new equity is less than roll-over value 2 9y
0 Is there a connection with PE and restaurants? 4 9y
+257 Why does everyone want Private Equity? 160 9y
0 MRED vs. MBA 8 9y
+38 Distressed PE vs Distressed HF? 17 9y
+19 Thoughts on Prudential Real Estate Investors 19 9y
+99 PE LBO Modeling Test 68 9y
+9 Are there summer internships in PE? 32 9y
+2 LSE AIC and HBS VCPE 2 9y
0 Are Private Equity executives overpaid? 3 9y
0 Summer 2018 Networking Events / Coffee Chats 2 9y
0 Priming a Promote? 0 9y
0 How is the Wharton EMBA regarded compared to its traditional format counter MBA? 0 9y
+29 How do you structure an investment thesis in PE? 13 9y
+11 Mezz to Private Equity? 3 9y
+45 What do you do if you want to stay in PE after your 2-year associate program, but don't want to go to B-school? 36 9y
+65 "Operationally-Focused" PE Associate Roles - Marketing Chimera or Great Opportunity? 12 9y
+12 Carlyle "junior analyst" position 5 9y
0 Positioning for PE Internships as a Junior 2 9y
+12 Questions about Private Placement 11 9y
+49 Do you actually offer / or get asked about your opinion on an investment as an associate? 16 9y
+11 Dilemma 4 9y
+24 Need an MBA to climb the ladder? 7 9y
+22 What I've Done in my PE Internship So Far 1 9y
0 KKR to buy Epicor 0 9y
+22 Vendor note and earn-out targets 1 9y
0 Investor Relations Interview Advice 0 9y
0 The path to private equity from real estate 0 9y
0 PE recruiting -- meeting with headhunters / picking your path 0 9y
0 How would you name a firm? 2 9y
+26 Fund Placements for Private Equity Firms - Looking for advice 14 9y
+15 How to Get Started in PE LBO's 2 9y
+7 Due diligence on companies 2 9y
+4 Curious - how is comp at lower MM PE funds 1 9y
+26 Success stories of anyone who recruited for PE as a 2nd year IB analyst? 9 9y
+25 CFA® Useful for Breaking Into PE? 18 9y
+3 Payment in fine 2 9y
+40 Accelerators 18 9y
+28 Are private equity and asset management similar? 18 9y
0 Exit Opportunities: Consulting vs. Banking 16 9y
+24 Retail Bank Valuation 16 9y
0 PE Firms with strong FIG practice 10 9y
+38 Summit Partners Interviews 32 9y
0 Did Romney Run GST Steel into Bankruptcy? 4 9y
0 QSR Restaurant EBITDA Thresholds 0 9y
+11 Transitioning from finance to tech 4 9y
0 Can I invest into British film and get involved also in the fun of Production? 0 9y
0 Consulting ratings and PE interviews --- Background check 2 9y
0 Interview Process - Reasoning GMA test 0 9y
0 Associate = Investment manager? 0 9y
+12 Better to intern at major consumer company or IB if long term goal is PE? 3 9y

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Private Equity

  • The Riverside Company 99.6%
  • Blackstone Group 99.2%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.9%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.5%
  • Vista Equity Partners 98.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Private Equity

  • Blackstone Group 99.6%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 99.2%
  • The Riverside Company 98.9%
  • Ardian 98.5%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Private Equity

  • Bain Capital 99.6%
  • The Riverside Company 99.2%
  • Blackstone Group 98.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 98.5%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.1%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Private Equity

  • Principal (9) $653
  • Director/MD (24) $547
  • Vice President (99) $363
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (105) $280
  • 2nd Year Associate (235) $272
  • 1st Year Associate (413) $231
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (33) $157
  • 2nd Year Analyst (97) $134
  • 1st Year Analyst (272) $124
  • Intern/Summer Associate (38) $81
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (355) $61
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