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Management Incentive Plan
Out of curiousity, how are management typically awarded for their work in actual deals? From my understanding there are 2 main ways they do so: 1) Management option, 2) Returns in excess of a hurdle rate Which is more common? Do they get both? Are there any other methods you have seen
Debt Prepayment Penalty in LBO
Did a recent modelling test which had a debt prepayment penalty clause on a buyout. Is this cost normally bored by the buyer or seller? I am guessing buyer, and if so how will this impact the LBO?
Recruiting for BDCs
Does anyone know what recruitment looks like for Business Development Companies (BDCs) in terms of time lines and target candidates? I am a college student searching for entry level roles in finance, and am wondering if this may be a good position for me. Moreover, what are the exit opportunities...
Off Cycle
If you participated in on cycle but didnt get anything/what you want can you participate in off cycle? or is negatively looked upon
How to Go About Possibly Reneging
I accepted my FT analyst offer at a BB, and a week later was invited to interview at a MF PE firm that I would 100% choose over my BB offer. (I applied to the PE firm during my internship, so before I had even received an offer) I was thinking of disclosing this situation to the PE interviewer, but...
AE Industrial Partners
Anyone have any insight into this firm? Do they participate in on-cycle?
CPPIB - Paper LBO Test
I have a paper LBO modelling test coming up for CPPIB Has anyone done this? Anything quirks / tricks I should be aware off? This is for the London office
International Recruiting Firm Names?
As on-cycle recruiting starts to pick up in the US, I wanted to ask about the names of recruiting firms that recruit for international positions?
Getting an internship in PE
I'm a current university student going into 2nd year and with summer internships season kicking off I thought it's worth exploring other options outside of banking. Private equity is of great interest, from conversations I have had as well my perceived view of the industry, but it also is a lot more...
rank the three
solely based on prestige in the finance industry and recruit ability into top ib/pe firms out of ug, which one would you pick: Duke, Dartmouth or Cornell?
PE Fund Accounting to PE Deal Team
I am working as a fund accountant at a MF PE firm but I want to be on the deal team. How should I go about doing this? What jobs should I apply for as a stepping stone into PE? Is IB possible or should I go a different route?
Private Equity Capital Markets
Does anyone have any insight into life in the cap markets team within a private equity firm? I understand the role will primarily be coordinating with banks / direct lenders on arranging debt financing and ongoing work with portfolio companies once the debt is in place (incrementals, repricings,...
Paper LBOs
From what I read, is there an expectation for Paper LBOs that you don't actually use paper usually? Just mental math.
Parthenon Capital
Parthenon Capital Partners (“Parthenon” or “Parthenon Capital”) is a private equity company that collaborates with management teams and invests in their businesses.
Co-investments analyst role - vs. banking analyst?
Found out that a large asset manager is hiring co-investment analysts. Based on my understanding, this team does solely co-investments and builds a lot of LBO models to assess potential deals. So hopefully this role provides good training on (1) thinking like an investor and (2) LBO technicals Do...
Partners Group - Financial Analyst Program (EU)
Did anyone hear back from Partners Group for the Financial Analyst Program 2023 in Zug?
Is Digital+ Partners a good fund to work for?
Does anybody know anything about Digital+ Partners from Germany? Their employees have impressive backgrounds, portfolio I cannot judge but they seem active. Was thinking about applying there but wanted some intel first. Thanks!
Move from Infra PE to REPE, possible?
Currently, working in Infra PE as Analyst. Looking to move to REPE as it seems to better suit my interest. Have you seen this movement before and do you think recruiters will look favorably upon infra experience? Would really appreciate your insights!
Scores on Resum
Is 33 on the ACT too low to include on resume for on-cycle recruiting? I know headhunters ask, but should I include on resume. I know it is 99% percentile, but not sure since others have 34-36 and I see people saying 34+. I assume any reasonable person would not care but just want to see people's...
Non ESG Deal
If you have a deal that is not particularly ESG friendly and is a bit loud, would you include on your resume for PE recruiting? I am wondering because it is one of the few I had good experience on the deal (eg: led due dilligence), but realize that the company has been a source of negative headlines...
Private Credit / PE IC Memo Tips & Examples (PPT)
Hi Guys, got a three day take-home exercise for a private credit analyst position coming up. I'll get some DD materials and have to create a IC memo in PPT and present it afterwards. I've researched a bit what goes into an IC memo but was looking for I) any specific tips regarding IC memos in...
Lower Middle Market PE Associate Comp
I am going into the final interview stage with a small PE fund for an Associate role:
LMM PE London
Can someone give an overview of the LMM PE space in London - what are the typical fund/deal sizes, what should we expect for comp, career progression etc? Definitely happy to give up short term comp if longer term upside is still good and from what others have said for LMM in the US some of these...
Which MSF can/should I target?
Hi all, I have been looking for a finance related position in the US (working in this country has been a goal for me for a long time now) and unfortunately I found it really difficult as a foreigner to get a legitimate offer. I graduated from one of the top business school in my country (Management...
Current PE Recruiting Timeline
What's good WSO - just wanted to get a feel as to the current on-cycle recruiting timeline for PE. Recently started as an analyst at a reputable MM bank that has exceptional relationships with MM / LMM buy-side shops. For my compadre first-year analysts: First off, hope you aren't getting killed...
Fintech PE
Hey guys, I signed with a top MM TMT shop in my state and will be joining their Fintech buyout group soon. Just wondering if anyone knows if it can exit into GE / VC, corp dev, or MF. Any insights would be appreciated.
PE Case Studies and Technicals
Any sample materials online for the following components of PE interviews that people would recommend: 1. Case studies (non-modeling) 2. Technicals guides Would really appreciate it for upcoming oncycle
Private Equity Case Study - Written Memo
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Leveraging Expired Offers / Lying
Hi everyone, I want to know your thoughts on this. Heard that some candidates over past processes have been using expired diversity offers or have been lying about attaining offers to leverage securing early rounds for SA processes. Wondering how your firm views it and want the standard practices...
Insight into bolt-on M&A process?
Hi all, Incoming PE associate here in the B2B SaaS space and had a question for folks who have had on-the-job experience at PE firms. Bolt-on/add-on acquisitions are often referred to as a method of adding value to a portco. I've had a few years of experience in an M&A group so am familiar with your...
How much should I be making?
Fellow Monkeys, I joined a 1st gen family investment office about two years ago. Initially I thought I would be working under the principal to learn from him to ultimately take over the office. Was led to believe that my role would be 50/50 between CRE and PE/VC. Within about 3 months of the job, I...
How to find secondary transaction valuation of private tech companies?
I read some where that many top tech firms are getting steep discount for secondary stock transaction. For example, Blot was down by 80%, Brex was down by 50%. I was wondering if you guys know if there exist a database that tracks these prices and transactions?
NWC
I am interested in learning more how people think about NWC during buyouts given it can have a real impact on FCF. What are practical changes made that have a real impact? Outside of knowing the drivers, any resources that spend some time talking about NWC practically? I am trying to prep for...
Tech PE Investing
Do you think given obvious tailwinds in tech for decades to come, the most lucrative/best sector in PE over the long-run is going to be tech? I am thinking about going to an area that is less competitive, but PE is very saturated I assume across sectors. I am trying to think about what sector to...
Office Hours are a HUGE Scam
This guy literally posted a list of PE and growth equity associates, and has the caption "My team went through hundreds of LinkedIn Profiles to track movement for many of our Office Hours Mentees to be able to quickly see where their fellow banking & undergrad alum end up". Not only am I on this...
PE Recruiting Service
Anyone have experience with 10X EBITDA? Quality of service that you had working with them for on cycle recuriting?
Large Cap PE Move to Coinvest
Hi all - I currently work for a large cap PE fund (think BX, Carlyle, KKR, Apollo types) as a PE associate and am thinking about making the move to a coinvesting role for better work/life balance. Few questions if anyone has any insight: 1. Does moving into a coinvesting role cut you off from future...
Career Switch Decision (Corp. Strategy to PE)
I work in a fortune 500 international insurer's corporate strategy team as a senior manager (i.e. around USD US$100K base). Currently internally there's an opportunity in the PE team (i.e. Limited Partner function) for an investment analyst role. I've always wanted to try PE, but a career switch...
How to get into MF from CB?
Currently a first year CB analyst in BB firm, dislike the role, although our team is the highest earning CB team in the firm. Most of the works are BAU on FX, cash, a lot of credit, and rare opportunity on episodic transactions, which are mostly debt related. Like most undergrads my dream job is PE...
Where will the big money be made during the 2020's?
Where do you see finance's biggest "white spaces" in this era? Let's assume your goal is to become a billionaire in financial services, to put it simply. Let's also assume tomorrow you're given $25 Million dollars carte blanche, as well as a healthy rolodex, to assist you on your journey toward this...
Q&A : Principal in Middle Market PE
Hello all, I have been meaning to get around to this for quite some time. I am a first year principal at a lower middle market private equity company based out of NYC. We take control / 100% equity investments in companies in a few different industries. I have previously worked in middle-market PE...
How do ya'll co-invest with your firm?
Wondering if people create LLC's and then co-invest in the deal through? What're the advantages / disadvantages through co-investing through LLC's? Or if it's just better / easier to invest normally like one would do in public equities.
Job Outlook for Hedge Fund Software Developers 2022 and Beyond
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...
Does BlackRock Control Business Through ESG?
I read somewhere that BlackRock has essentially integrated ESG as a driver of a corporation's value. Apparently, they've done this by creating an "ESG" score which is used as a variable in their Aladdin software which serves as a platform to manage investments. To this end, every public corporation...
Life Altering Dilemma/Pivotal Decision, Give Me your take. USC vs Cornell (I swear its different)
First and foremost I would like to apologize for the heinous clickbait title. I had to get your attention somehow, and quite honestly, the title isn't far off from how I feel. I finished my freshman year at a CC in Los Angeles and was offered transfer admission to Cornell Dyson and USC Marshall...
InfraRed Capital Partners
Does anybody have info on InfraRed Capital Partners in terms of comp, WLB, work, etc on the analyst level ? Asking for London as they currently have an opening for an Analyst position on their website. Thanks
Q&A: Head of PE at Asian SFO
I head PE/VC investing for a family office based in Asia. Our firm makes direct investments across the capital structure (private credit, PE/VC, public markets and real estate). Although we are direct investors (>95% of capital deployed are directs), we regularly review fund investment opportunities...
Bregal Partners Superday full time 2023
Currently interning at a BB in NY, and have a superday this weekend with Bregal Partners for full time 2023. Does anyone have any experience or insight with them as a firm, or their superday process? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
Tips for excelling as a first year associate in PE
There was a recent post on this topic with some traffic, but hoping for a little more insight on how to excel as a first year PE associate. For background, i started a few months ago at a LMM firm without a structured associate program. Given this, im hoping to create a personal roadmap that...
Military Career Switcher. No MBA?
Hello everyone, I am a military officer with a STEM undergrad and a data analysis masters. I took some finance related classes and enjoyed financial modeling, so I would like to transition to IB, PE/VC, or a fund without taking a working break to get an MBA. Is it possible to break in at the analyst...
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