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University of Chicago - MS CS vs MS FM
Hello All, I am new to WSO , but I have been reading a lot of posts on it and it has been quite a read. I have a personal dilemma and I was hoping I can get some advice/comments/tips. Anything will be greatly appreciated. Issue: I got into University of Chicago's MS Financial Mathematics and MS...
How can you impress a private equity firm without going through headhunters or prior working relationship?
So I'm trying to make a mover into PE from Asset Management and want to know what things I could do to impress a PE firm. I know that if you're recruiting for a hedge or mutual fund, you'd work on a couple of pitches and submit with your resume. What would you do for PE? Particularly if you're not...
Startup PE Fund / Private Placement Structure
I'm about to setup a fund that will buy stakes (both control and non-control) in a niche market my to-be partner has a great network, deal flow, and operational expertise in. I come in with the financial & business background (founded and managed a couple of single-digit $mm hedge funds, prop...
PE & IB: Distressed Investing/M&A/Restructuring
I carry very high interest in distressed investing, M&A , debt restructuring and chapter 11 bankruptcy, and want to work with firms that offer platforms to gain experience in these areas. Off late, I grabbed couple of books and spent time reading them, burning mid-night oil. (1) Do we have any idea...
asset management vs consulting (grad student getting out)
HI guys, I’m a graduate student currently but am considering moving out of academia after my degree, which is in the near future! The problem is that I have been so caught up in academia the past few years that I know an embarrassing amount on what other careers are out there. So, I’ve been...
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