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PE Co-Investment Analysis
For people that do private equity co-investments alongside General Partners, what does your analysis tend to focus on? Do you tend to create your own models or are you modifying assumptions and casing the GP's model?
Private Equity firms with ops groups
Does anyone know how to find a comprehensive list of private equity firms that have an operations group? Or does anyone know of any besides Bain Cap, TPG, and Blackstone?
Getting emails off Linkedin
Hey all, I am a freshman at a target university and I'm currently reaching out to a whole bunch of investment banking (boutique and MM), PWM , and PE firms near my hometown. My strategy so far, specifically for boutique banks, has been to find an MD/Senior Partner on Linkedin, and then find their...
Switch into Government?
Has anyone ever thought about making a switch from finance into government? I'm thinking IB / PE into something like Treasury or OMB? Clearly this happens at the senior levels of government (Hank Paulson, Steve Mnuchin Antonio Weiss, etc.) which are through appointment, but has it happened in lower...
Baring Private Equity Asia - Reputation?
Hear that they recently had a $4.5 billion first close. Anyone aware of their reputation in the Asian PE landscape? Certainly can't be too bad with a first close like that, but how would they compare to American / European megafunds in the region? Thanks in advance all!
World's Best PE Recruiter Database
Guys & Gals, Headhunters, recruiters, executive search firms: For many of us they hold they keys to the golden gates of buy-side badassery (i swear i'm not really this big of a tool in real life). I'm calling on all of you to please reply back with names of active PE recruiter firms I have missed....
Cinven Assessment Day
Just been invited for an Assessment Day at their London office. Position is for a 6-month off-cycle internship. Would kindly appreciate anyone who has previously been involved in the process to detail what type of case study it may be? Would it be along the lines of a 3-statement model / DCF? Or...
Copenhagen Business School MBA Post-Grad Opportunities
I was recently accepted into CBS full-time MBA program and will be attending next year. I wish to go into the PE industry and was wondering if anyone knew of the opportunities that presented itself after such a program? I am willing to go into start-up tech as well, as Fin-Tech is pretty big in...
Advice for people wanting to crack into REPE from non-target
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Private Equity/ Private Investment Divisions - Minneapolis-St.Paul?
I'm coming up on graduation May of 2019 and I'm trying to prepare for the fall recruiting season. Specifically trying to move to the Minneapolis - St. Paul area. Does anyone have any info on the private equity scene in the Twin Cities area? I'm aware of some firms like Norwest and Stone Arch...
Energy / Oil & Gas Focused US-Based PE Firms (Reputation, Insights, Etc.)
With recruiting kicking off soon, I was looking for any up-to-date / anectodal insights into US-based energy (particularly oil & gas) focused private equity firms. I've done my research based on older topics on this board but wanted to see if anyone had more recent information given the downturn,...
Leave Career-Track PE Job for MBA?
Hello Friends, I currently am an associate at a private equity mega fund (previously an IB analyst at Goldman). I was hired on for a "career-track" role (meaning not a 'two-and-out' program), so I can stay at the firm as long as I would like. I generally enjoy the firm and the people I work with,...
BCG to Private Equity
Does anyone have any thoughts on moving to PE from BCG, particularly now that they have a dedicated PE practice (PIPE)? Would this transition be relatively easy/possible? How do PE opportunities after BCG compare to other consulting firms? What are some PE firms that would be options?
Has anyone heard of WAVE - Annual Women in Alternatives Career Forum?
Debating if I should go and if there are any useful networking opportunities. Please let me know if you have attended. Would really appreciate.
Carlyle Distressed/Special Situations
Does anyone have any insight on this group? There seems to be little to no information out there apart from their website. Topics of interest include mandate, performance, comp, hours, etc.
Home Office Set-up?
As an incoming PE associate, wondering what home office set-up those in the industry use (e.g. monitors, keyboard, laptop, etc.). Any guidance and insight would be much appreciated. Thank you!
Exit Opps for Mezzanine Investing Straight Out of Undergrad?
I am going into mezz investing (think investment arm for insurance company) directly out of undergrad. To my understanding, the company does sub debt as well as equity co-invest. There is extensive modeling on the job to evaluate returns. I was wondering what would be my chances of getting into PE...
Small cap PE Pay/Life/Exit?!
Currently, I'm a first-year student pursuing an internship at a (regional) boutique and I absolutely hate it. I'm doing a lot of research, power point, excel and a bunch of grunt work (I really expected IB to be more glamorous). Due to extensive research and networking, I have the opportunity of...
Full Time Job Placement
Hello, I am currently deciding between a few offers and would love any insight, and if anyone could share their progression in one of the roles. To give context, I am from ny and would love to start my career there. Long term I would like to be on the west coast and working in real estate pe or at a...
How to Prep Before Starting PE Gig
WSO , I will be starting as a Pre-MBA PE Associate at a North America-Focused MM Buyout Fund this summer. How can I best prepare for the job? Some people have told me to read books (basically narratives), but how can I best prepare for the technical aspect of the business, i.e. analyzing businesses...
Why are private markets outperforming public markets?
I've read numerous articles that are stating private markets (including pe, debt, real estate, etc) are outpacing public markets and having much stronger returns in recent years. Why is this happening and will this continue? Is this a good time to get into private equity/re/private debt vs public...
Career prospects after doing Renewable Energy / Sustainable Tech PE/VC
Hi guys Was wondering what sort of career prospects are there from doing some time in a renewable energy / sustainable tech growth capital / venture capital firm? Could one move onto a more traditional VC firm? Funds raised are worth 100-200m a piece (not sure how many currently though) and part of...
PE Recruiting Help!!!!
Hey Everyone, Heres the story I am interning at a Private Equity firm for the fall semester of my MBA program. The firm I am interning for does not convert interns to analyst as they try to hire people who have worked in the industry a few years. My MBA program will end in 2019 and I was wondering...
INCENTRUM GROUP - what is a MERCHANT BANK and what should I prepare for interview?
Hey Monkeys, I have an interview coming up with Incentrum Group, a merchant bank in NY . There is almost no information online (not even a single glassdoor review..) and I have zero experience with merchant bank interviews. Can someone please shed some light on what the group is about (or merchant...
TZP Group Associate Interview
Has anyone had experience recruiting with TZP group in New York? If so, what was the interview process like for associates and what is the best way to prepare?
MF Distressed PE/HF Recruitment
While everyone is obviously aware of the MF PE recruiting timeline, does the same go for groups that do distressed/special situations within these firms? What about distressed HFs? I'm referring to groups such as BX Tac Opps, Ares Spec Situations, KKR Special Situations, Oaktree, GSO Distressed,...
Received offer I want to accept, immediately quit recruiting process with other firms?
Hi guys, Context: I've been recently made an intership offer at great firm with team I really liked. (Firm A / IB) It is quite clear to me that I will/want to accept the offer at Firm A. Around a week ago I had my first interview at a different firm (went good) and got invited to the second round...
What is Canada comp like?
Hey everyone I just have a quick question about PE in Canada. What are the comps like at the big Canadian PE shops (Onex, Birch Hill, etc)? What are the comps like working at a PE arm of a pension fund? Is IBD or PE generally better in terms of long-term careers in Canada? Thanks
Breaking into IB or PE from investment operations at top asset manager
Some background info, I got my degree from a state school, 3.2 gpa. Split my time running my family's food truck business. Taking level 1 of CFA in December. A month after graduating and being unable to afford to be unemployed any longer I took an offer to join a top asset manager's cash management...
BB Sophomore SA w/No Offer & Undergrad Buyside Opportunities
I recently completed a summer analyst program at a BB as a sophomore. Due to factors both in and out of my control (I don't want to get too specific here), I was not offered the opportunity to return. However, feedback from the people I worked directly with was often very positive, and I left on...
From No-Name College to Buy-Side Out of Undergrad
Hello all, Long time lurker and first time poster. I just wanted to share how much WSO has helped me. 4 Years ago I was a no-name at a no-name university and had nearly failed out of High-school. I decided one day to sit down and change my life (after receiving a LOUD wake-up call). So, I did what...
Some Thoughts on Private Equity Case Study Interview
When you go through the interview process with private equity firms, particularly if you move along in a process at a middle market PE shop, you will almost certainly be asked to do a case study. Guide to the Private Equity Interview Case Study So, just what is the PE case...
Resume Advice for Tech-to-Finance Transition?
Background: I'm currently heading into my junior year of college, looking to transition into finance. I've always been passionate about finance and real estate, but thought tech was more for me. After doing an internship this summer at a big tech company, I've decided to commit fully to finance. I'm...
MBB to PE: what’s the process like?
tldr: what’s the MBB to PE interview process like? I’ve seen some WSO content on going from MBB to PE and the concensus seems to be that MBB to PE is possible. However, there doesn’t seem to be much content on WSO regarding the actual interview process from MBB to PE . I’m curious what...
Considering my current circumstances, how do I make it into PE or a HF?
I know this must be one of the most frequent questions in this forum, but I believe the essence of the question and the answer will vary according to each case. Let me start with some insights about my background. I grew up in a relatively poor Central American country to a middle upper class...
Anyone familiar with NextEnergy Capital?
Have an interview coming up for their London office, wondering if anyone has inisght into pay, culture etc. Thanks.
What division title would you give this internship job description?
This internship job description from a BB could fall under many categories and was simply labeled as "Fall Analyst"-- what would you title it for say LinkedIn?
4.0 at Non-Target School VS Transferring
Hi Everyone, I'm currently a rising sophomore at Northeastern University studying finance and journalism looking to get into private equity as soon as possible after I graduate. However, seeing as Northeastern is not a target school and has only recently come to a passable level of relevance, there...
Going from US PE to European PE
Has anyone who worked in the US PE industry moved over to Europe to work out there (whether at their existing firm or a European firm)? While PE in Europe is a much smaller industry there's still some sizable opportunities out there. Curious what some of the differences are from a work and cultural...
Transitioned from finance to entrepreneurship - seeking feedback - DeepBench
Hi everyone – I used to be a frequent visitor to Wall Street Oasis back when I went through on-campus recruiting for IBD internships in 2009 – 2010. I was fortunate to get a FT analyst job at Goldman - and later on, I used WSO to figure out the next steps of my career, which helped me make the...
How to Stall Exploding PE Offer
Hi All, How can you stall an exploding PE offer (exploding in 24 hours)? Need to buy time of 3 business days (plus 2 days on the weekend - so total 5 days). Would greatly appreciate serious responses only. Not a hypothetical scenario here. Thank you, A Hopeful Banker Chick **3/5 UPDATE: ** Managed...
Private Equity Investment Monitoring
Question to my fellow PE monkeys - how do you guys monitor a deal once its closed? I know at the Analyst / Associate level, most people are pretty much solely focused on deal execution but the more senior you get, executing the documents is where the game begins. Couple of questions here to clarify:...
Two Job Offers, Which Path th Choose?
Hi Everyone, I currently have two job offers, one from Cambridge Associates as an Investment Analyst and one from PFM as a public finance analyst. I understand these companies/roles occupy two different industries, but I am having a tough time deciding on which path I would like to take. I would not...
PE Analyst - hate my firm, should I look to lateral after only 6 months?
Hey everyone, long-time lurker/poster but recently made a new account. My dilemma is as follows: got an offer to be an analyst for an infrastructure investment firm, the day I went to sign the contract they said they'd need me to help the advisory team too (they do advisory, direct investments, and...
Too late to get a SA 2019 Internship Offer? Haven't heard back from any...
What's up WSO . I'm a rising Junior at a state Big10 Business School as a transfer starting in the Fall. I got a 3.8+/4.00 cum. from my previous 2 non-target small colleges (and obviously don't have a GPA yet from my Big10, just the name because of the start in Fall). Super involved with those...
Answering Why Private Equity - 9 Key Answers
This question pops up in almost every private equity interview. It's not something that will land you the job, but the wrong answer will get you dinged. Why Private Equity Career? This section is to shed some light on private equity as a career. For information on answering the interview question...
How to Stress Test a Financial Model?
One of the projects that I've been assigned to in my MM PE internship is to run a stress test on the financial model provided by the investment bank we hired for an exit of a portfolio company. I was wondering if anyone has any experience on this and has any guidance on how to go about essentially...
Signal Hill Equity Partners - Comments? Currently interviewing for Associate role
Anyone worked at Signal Hill Equity Partners before? Currently interviewing for PE Associate role. Appreciate any inputs around this fund/opps. It's a Toronto based PE shop. Heard around Bay street this place is going under. So unsure if it's worthwhile to quit my IB gig for this one. Anyone has any...
Incoming freshman, what should I read, watch, listen to?
I am an incoming freshman at a target school who wants to learn more about IB , PE , ST, HF , VC , Corporate finance etc. I was wondering what books I could read, videos/films I could watch, or podcasts that I could listen to in my free time instead of jacking off and taking a nap. I understand that...
Path to Operating Partner/Executive Role
Hey everyone. I would appreciate some insights on how to go about thinking through this... Long story short, I find myself really interested in becoming an operator and would like to pursue the path towards an operating partner role at a fund or an executive at a startup. I currently work at a...
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