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Opinions on SSGA?
I’m currently looking to break into LO AM from SS ER and am in the middle of interviewing with State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) for an Equity Analyst role on their Fundamental Equities team. I wanted to get some opinions on how they compare with other large institutional asset managers...
Getting smarter in structured equity and credit
Hi all, Currently in banking but will be starting a new PE role this Summer. The firm I will be joining invests across the capital stack and does a lot of structured equity and credit investments. I want to spend the next couple of months getting smarter in this space and was wondering if any of you...
Consulting -> Non-traditional MBA -> Deal team
Former T2 management/strategy consultant currently doing PE Ops consulting at a small boutique. Dipped my toes into a small deal execution project (helped build out LBO model, pitch deck, managed data room, and supported DD process) once by chance and really liked it and want to pivot to PE/VC deal...
Technical Screen at Large PE
If you've been an interviewer at a PE firm before, how do you evaluate 1st round technical screens? Do interviewees need to get a perfect score, i.e. answer all correctly? I ask b/c I stumbled on 1 of the total 10 technical questions. I eventually got it with help from the interviewer. Also - are...
Applying to HF graduate/analyst programmes with experience ?
Hi all, I’ve been at a BB in S&T for a year and I’ve realised some time ago that I would rather be at a buy-side firm / prop shop. However I’m not very experienced to be aggressively headhunted. It seems that a lot of these firms run structured graduate programmes now (I wish I’d known this...
Is georgetown student investment fund nessccary for buyside recruiting
WILL not being in the gusif program seriously make me a meme for buyside recruiting at Georgetown.
PE Associate role: responsibilities and expectations?
What are the real responsibilities and expectations of a first year private equity associate (recruited from 1.5-3 years in banking)? I've had several first round interviews with PE firms where they have described new associates as being fully responsible for effectively the entire deal process...
Buyside Investment Research Website
If anyone is looking for investment research written by fellow HF managers, I would encourage you to check out SumZero. I'm unable to post the link here, but if you google SumZero, you will find our website! Also, if you shoot me an email at christian@sumzero. com , I'm more than happy to set you up...
Is Healthcare PE possible with no healthcare coverage experience? If so, what should my strategy be?
Got placed in a product group at one of GS/MS/JPM and am very excited to be here. If I were to consider buyside opportunities, I think I would LOVE to exit to a Healthcare focused firm or at least at a place where I can get lots of Healthcare exposure. I have no doctors in the family, was not a bio...
Why do funds and asset managers seem to hire the sketchiest recruiters?
As per the title, question for you guys: why is it when I get hit up on LinkedIn for a role from what usually ends up being a fairly sizeable and legit fund ($10B+) or asset manager ($100B+) it's always some random recruiter that's not affiliated with any of the well known agencies? Lately it's been...
How to Leverage Offer at Competitor Fund to Get a Raise (MMPE)
Hello, incoming 2nd year analyst at MM PE fund in Europe. My firm base salary is below market and I got head hunted for a similar position at another fund that directly compete with mine. The process moved really fast and they're offering me a job. No one knows that I went through a recruitment...
Buyside Recruiting for Analysts at DB/UBS
Curious about how buyside recruiting works for analysts at DB/UBS for their NYC/SF offices. Would you have to reach out to many HHs yourself or would they still email you? Appreciate any input.
Tips on how to build a quick LBO?
Hey guys - It's been a while since I've posted here, but I've just started working at a top MM boutique and I've begun practicing for buyside opportunities. While I am primarily interest in working at a L/S HF , I wanted to get to get tips on how to build a quick lbo model . I've built some in the...
Buyside Recruiting prospects from top group at Mid-Tier BB
Hi, I'm a longtime reader on these forums but never posted. Just want to preface my question with a bit of background and justification -- I'm going to be a summer at CS / BAML / Citi / Barclays in a top group (think CS / BAML sponsors, BAML /Citi M&A , Barclays Natres). While I know it's very early...
Lateral or Recruit for Buyside?
I'm currently a second year analyst within a specialized industry-focused MM investment bank. I started off-cycle in January, so I would essentially be finishing up 1.5 years by this summer. The bank that I work for is a well known firm, but I'm starting to worry that the specialized nature of my...
Top Analyst
How do you know if you are a top analyst in your group? How do bonuses come into play when many times I see bonuses being based on strength / activity of the group you're in?
Am I screwing myself over for future recruiting? Headhunter process
Hi, As the headhunter process is kicking into full speed for pre-MBA hiring, I feel a little in the dark about the entire process. Specifically, if I do recruit now and end up not landing an offer, will I be "blacklisted" if I attempt to recruit during my 2nd year for being a crappy candidate the...
7 Practical Buyside Recruiting Tips for IBD Analysts
Hello - In the spirit of my previous post , I've provided the below information. Note that the tips are geared toward IBD analysts recruiting for the buyside and are meant to be industry and firm agnostic. #7 - Be honest with yourself Try to figure out what you want before you talk to headhunters....
Headhunters - Signing contracts
As an analyst, do you typically sign some type of contract with headhunters before working with them? If you end up getting the offer and accepting it, how do they get compensated? Thanks.
Recruiting for PE and HF at the same time
I've heard that you should not do this because it is exhausting, you should stick to what you really want, etc. But how feasible is this? Do the major MF headhunters do both PE and HF or mostly specialize? I start later this summer and just wanted to get a feel for my options. Really appreciate any...
Summer 2014 - Who's Left?
Which PE /growth/venture firms haven't recruited yet this cycle for summer 2014? I know most of the big guys have gone already, but there are some reputable MMs that are still left. Off the top of my head, I know Sageview and Vista haven't recruited for 2014 yet. anyone else? Any venture firms? It...
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