Question about my title.

So I am in the process of updating my resume before applying for a job at another firm. Please see my other post on the forum for a bit of background on why I am considering an exit.

Anyway, my current firm is so small (3 people including me) and informal that we really don't have titles, and so I just call myself an analyst when someone asks me who I am in relation to the partners. In reality, I directly advise the partners on every decision, work on the models for/with them, actively participate in strategy meetings, conference calls and negotiations. I also source investments and deal with outside brokers, etc.

Now that I have to look at my responsibilities in a critical manner, I think that giving myself the title of analyst isn't exactly the right term for my role in the firm, and will probably be doing me a disservice in the job market.

I don't believe an analyst would have so much authority in a normal firm, but I don't know if I could just say I was a VP or something. The partners have basically told me I can call myself whatever I want when I need to, so I figure I should milk this liberty as much as I can.

What would you guys do in my situation?

 

Senior associate sounds pretty good to me. How's the job market for senior associates? I've been out of touch with the job market for quite a while.

 

How many years out of undergrad are you? How many years of experience do you have?

I think with 3-4 years, associate/senior associate would be fine. 4+, then VP would be fine too given some people make it to the VP level at PE funds with around 4-5 years of experience at that fund.

 

Your other post says 3 years so I'd recommend Senior Associate. What type of shops are you applying at?

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