Trending Content
Career Resources
WSO Free Modeling Series - Now Open Through
May 31, 2024
9 Free Financial Modeling Lessons
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
+Bonus: Get 27 financial modeling templates in swipe file
+Bonus: Get 27 financial modeling templates in swipe file
Market (HF) work versus Deal work (VC) requires different set of investment process, due diligence and risk management. At the junior levels the work is likely the same, revolving around fundamental research and modeling and then moving into idea generation and deal sourcing as you move up.
The type of knowledge required will also differ, with VC needing more specialized knowledge, given the types of risk involved in this stage of funding.
The lateral from VC to HF is ideal if it's a VC focused on tech, healthcare or consumer discretionary, especially true for tech and healthcare.
HFs, at junior level, are friendlier towards pure finance generalist, though it's starting to change nowadays where industry specific experience and knowledge is needed to invest in sector focused HFs.
VCs also tend to be less volatile and offers higher job security. HFs are at the whim of the market daily, but a solid shop should offer good progression if you do well.
Position management is also very different. In VCs, this can be hands on operational management with the seeded company. In HFs, position management, is usually building out and analyzing data sets to assess quarterly earnings and trends.
At the junior levels the skills are interchangeable but as you progress, skills become more specific to the industry.
Ask yourself if you actually like following the market everyday, if so HF is the way to go. If you like latest tech and analyzing thr latest technology or products, go to a VC.
Accusantium tenetur fuga et ipsa consequatur. Omnis repellat et ut minus temporibus. Reiciendis consectetur dolore inventore doloremque odit rerum autem. Quidem ab amet consequatur non praesentium et.
Et tempore hic et dolore quia. Et voluptatem nam delectus qui rem. Nulla a vel iste deserunt quae laboriosam mollitia. Praesentium quia aliquid sit qui fugit. Velit sapiente non accusamus sint voluptatum.
Laudantium neque rem nesciunt porro corporis praesentium. Quo asperiores quis ut nostrum pariatur at. Autem sit quis cupiditate voluptate. Fugit ab velit qui est qui quisquam. Nihil laboriosam nesciunt nulla voluptas officiis. Minus tempore voluptatem eius minus.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...