Experienced Analyst Megafund Recruiting Process
Very confused how this process works for an analyst lateral move. Do these roles even exist or do these megafunds recruit 1-2 years in advance thus meaning the only shot I have is through on cycle recruiting? Is it recommended to go through headhunters or alumni? Referring to Apollo, KKR, Brookfield, Ares, etc.
Got reached out to as positions popped up, but I also wasn’t an analyst when this occurred. Only data point I can provide
Thanks for sharing nonetheless
Most of the shops you are talking about hire analysts out of undergrad and promote from within or hire associates out of MBA programs.
There might be an analyst spot that pops up here and there, but it is probably a fairly specialized role not a normal acquisitions analyst type spot.
Thanks for the insight, that does seem to be the case with these places. Obvi it’s difficult, but I would think it’s still possible. Is there any approach you suggest in particular aside from trying to connect with alumni (which has been difficult) or third party recruiters?
Possible, but not probable unless you are coming from one of those other companies to start with.
KKR isn't going to hire a 2nd year from some no name company. And if you are already at KKR, then you wouldn't be asking.
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Go through SG Partners, Bellcast, or CPI.They handle all the MF recruiting on-cycle / off-cycle. Coming from a name brand / banking always helps but RE recruiting is more flexible tbh.
What's matters is…
(i) your intro call to the recruiter so they know your normal and you don't spew bullshit
(ii) if you go far in your first process, cause that means they can trust to put you in front of their more "premium" clients
I think what's underrated is having the modeling test down cold at the junior level. It's a simple way to differentiate yourself from the pool and you'd be surprised how many "qualified" people can't build a basic model / format
Basic math and REPE technicals will pretty much be consistent through the firms. Ability to walk people through a deal in a few minutes.
Would be careful not to take it till you make it. If you spew a bunch info and then asked a simple follow up you can't answer, discredits your deal experience to memorization
[also, speaking from the experience of someone who is at MF PE / has been through the processes)
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