Displaying 1 - 18 of 18
Hello Chimps, In terms of background top unis MSc (Oxbridge), good grades, good internships, very social, and inclined more to the nature of IR roles than acquisition roles even though I am capable of both. I am interested in knowing how big the disparity in compensation is as I weigh offers to...
01 May 2021
Hey guys, I am a rising senior studying Economics. I am interested in private equity but do not have prior banking experience. I am an operations analyst at an upper mid-market private equity firm. I recently came across Parabolic, a head-hunting agency, on Handshake. As soon as they saw my resume,...
11 Jul 2022
I'm a web developer but I'm looking to break into fintech or finance as a front office developer. My goal is to start at a shop and over the years transition from coder to deal-maker or at least work in a capacity where I get a cut of the pie like bankers, traders and principals do. I know quants...
29 Jul 2022
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...
20 Jan 2021
Hi all, I currently work as an associate at a European BB based in continental Europe Currently got two exploding offers as follows: - associate role at an American BB in London in IBD - associate role at an American MF in my current country in their Credit team Few data points: - base salary is...
21 Jul 2021
WSO crowd - hoping to weigh other people's perspectives here. Likely have an incoming offer at a MM PE shop growing quickly and that is probably on the more attractive end of hours/opportunities (very interesting investments). Although this could be a cool opportunity, I was pretty dead set on HFs...
24 Sep 2021
I am a fourth year student major in finance with residential real estate background of owning one rental property, did an internship as an analyst for six months at a company. My school does not have a real estate program. I am looking into acquisitions where I want to develop my skills and to...
24 Dec 2020
Hi all I am a PE professional looking to tutor anyone seeking prep prior to entering the market. There are courses out there on everything but those are typically generic whereas my intention is to provide insight into your key focus areas/ concerns. For anyone looking for a tutor, please feel free...
08 Nov 2021
A lot of my east asian male colleagues think that the finance world is unfair to them. On one hand they don't get that "white advantage", on the other hand, to reach diversity targets, firms try to hire more women. Is it true less qualified women get the IBD, HF, PE positions just cause they are...
03 Mar 2021
I have two opportunities on the table, stick in the Corporate Strategy team with my F500 industrial company and make a decent to great living OR join a boutique growth equity / private equity fund as an Investment Associate and make less in the near term with the potential for significant wealth in...
05 Dec 2016
As someone who just landed an SA 2023 internship and is looking at first year analysts getting recruited for private equity after ~6 months of full time experience, I was hoping you guys could explain the allure of going into PE so early. It's not like the hours are significantly better for 1st...
08 Apr 2022
I did not go to a target school nor have I had a finance internship. I went to the University of Victoria in Canada and my background is in entrepreneurship and sales. I am currently the sales manager for a painting company. I want to work for a top private equity real estate company to gain...
19 Oct 2020
Hi everyone I'm enrolled in a Masters programme in Europe. Next year I'll take a gap year. I'm 100% convinced I want to do my whole career in PE. Looking for someone to help me succeed those interview to take one of the few "PE Analyst" spots available out here. Thank you in advance. BB Berto (my PM...
16 Jun 2022
What is the timeline for MBA full-time recruiting into PE? I am a career switcher currently interning at a small-cap PE firm and don't want to miss the recruiting cycle. Thanks!
18 Jun 2021
I am looking at a "special assets" group that largely acquires non-performing loans. What would an Associate do in such a group? Will it be largely database mining or actually dealing with companies, models, and working to turn them around? Is this comparable to a special situations, or distressed...
18 Aug 2011
Do any of you have experience going from M&A to an executive roll (CFO, VP of Operations, COO, etc.) in one of your firms portfolio companies? If so, what's your experience been?
10 Nov 2020
Found a good list of private equity firms (actually I was looking for hedge fund lists, but the site has both). They are all state-by-state lists and good quality. //www.wallstreetoasis.com/wso-company-database [original link redacted by mods]
28 Nov 2008
Hi, I'm a rising sophomore at a target school and highly interested in working in PE after graduating. My question is: how possible is it to get in right out of college without being in IB first? and if it is possible, how could I best position myself to do this? Sorry if this is a dumb question....
15 Aug 2009
or Want to Sign up with your social account?