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Two offers - Need advice for first job out of uni
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Engineering to Private Equity
Hi all, Long time lurker first time poster. I am keen to get some advice from you guys on moving from Engineering to LMM PE. I graduated in 2018 with honors in Mechanical Engineering. I've had two years of Strategy Consulting within an engineering context and now 18 months in a Systems Engineering...
Leaving IB After 1 Year for PE Analyst Role
Hey guys–so I am working at a BB tech group out in SF as a first-year analyst. I am currently interviewing with Accel-KKR, Battery Ventures and Spectrum Equity. These are the types of places that I would want to end up at anyways after a full two years in banking. Any thoughts on leaving banking...
How do you feel about PE Firms having Giant Internal Ops Teams?
Starting to see more and more PE / VC firms have full teams of operations / consultants. I wanted to start a discussion on this topic and see how you all felt about this. As a current, former, or hopeful private equity investor / associate / principal, do you like that there are entire teams...
Sub 1 Year Consulting to Investment Banking
Hey all, I work in a pretty good consulting firm (non-MBB, however) and deal mostly with Financial and PE Clients. I've done mostly Due Diligences for target companies. I am 4 months in and realize I'd rather just do the finance heavy (modeling) work that IB entails. I've also realized I want to end...
2+2+2 IB, Consulting, Start-up > PE?
Hi WSO, Student at a UK target uni If you do 2 years in IBD, then 2 in consulting and then PE/VC or after consulting, do an additional 2 years at a start-up and then move to PE/VC Would this be frowned upon or seen as positive? I thought that doing this route might allow me see exactly what I want...
As a current first year MBB analyst should I recruit this year or next year for private equity?
I a currently an incoming first year analyst in the MBB who is planning on entering Private Equity. I am wondering what are the pros and cons of recruiting for private equity during my 1st year versus my 2nd year. Also, what percentage of consultants recruit in their first year, as compared to their...
An Analyst / Associate's Checklist
I wanted to put together a learning plan which tracks useful links / resources to read ahead of starting my PE stint in a couple months. Appreciate if the community can provide ideas to improve this list. Hopefully this can also help people be more prepared as they embark on their career in IB...
Need JV equity partners
Doea anyone know a private equity firm that wants to JV on new construction and rehab deals? I'm looking for $100k up to $5M. I'm a loan broker. My clients are often short on capital.
RE Private Equity fund raising
Need contact for raising fund in the form of Equity for a real estate portfolio in Northern Ontario. Will like to get in touch with someone working in real estate PE firm. We are looking to raise $1.5 million and willing to offer finders fee if the deal gets closed.
Reasons to work in Secondary Transactions PE vs Mainstream PE?
I'm having a hard time assessing the difference between the work you perform as an analyst in Secondary Transactions PE vs Mainstream PE, in my head the ST PE one would be a Mainstream PE, but for funds and with less value drivers to create value from.
IB Associate vs PE Analyst
Some context: I am currently an ASO-1 at a US BB The opportunity is for a (Senior) Analyst at a UMM PE / Growth Equity fund Based on my DD, below are reasons why I am considering this (even though it may sound absurd): Lifestyle : Hours will be ~30% lesser (~ 60h vs 90h weeks) Sector :...
Disillusioned with Recruiting and the Expectations of Employers
I'm a 3rd year at a semi-target (think UMich, Northwestern, Berkeley, UCLA) studying Math and the past few summers I've worked at several different T1 hedgefunds. Honestly, I loved the experiences and there is really nothing more interesting than a job that pays for you to learn every single day....
Carry Negotiations at a New PE/Growth Fund
Hi All, Long time reader, first time poster. I have spent the last two years working as the foundational associate at a first time PE/Growth shop. For 20 months I was the only junior member of the investing team (everyone else is a partner), and as such have completed all our materials, due...
LMM Comp Input
Currently working at a lower middle market PE fund (think $300M AUM), generalist. Recently was promoted after ~2.5 years from Analyst to Associate and looking for overall input as to whether I should start looking for other firms. Some background - * Started straight out of college at a very low...
PE (Buyout) Asso. vs. Well-known Crypto VC Investment Asso.
Hi guys, need some help here. I interned at MS IBD and have been working in PE for 3 years as an Analyst. Lately I have received 2 associate offers, PE vs. Crypto VC Investment. Both are investment roles with great senior exposure for having small/startup teams. The PE fund is a TMT buyout fund that...
New to WSO + Industries—Looking for Insight into Consulting + Finance
Hey everyone, I never thought I’d be here, but after my first internship experience at a boutique revenue operations consulting firm this summer, my interest in finance/consulting has grown tremendously. I didn’t exactly know where this post was applicable since it touches a few sectors, so I...
Creditor Debt vs Home Equity – A Balancing Act
If you’re like most people, the biggest check you write every month is for your mortgage payment. Each month, some of that money contributes to your equity in the property, and as time goes by, more and more of that house is actually yours. However, if you have fallen into a situation where you...
Giving Staffer Contact
Why are some recruiting firms asking for staffer connect? Not sure I am comfortable with that.
Don't Be Afraid to Have Conviction and Trust in Your Own Ability
This discussion was originally going to be a reply to the following WSO post: "A Must Read For Current Undergrads And Interns (Your First Job Doesn't Matter)" but it ended up being much longer than I had anticipated and I felt it deserved a separate discussion. (I tried linking this post but WSO...
Typical UMM comp for 1st year Associates in London
I recently got a couple of offers to join a couple of MM/ UMM shops in London. Excited about the UMM especially until I heard the comp - 85 base and avg. 100% bonus. All in 170, which is good overall vs. my current role, but is (1) lower in terms of base vs. my current job (although bonus makes up...
ONCYCLE RECRUITING 2021 THREAD
Got invitation for unformal chats with multiple MFs and UMMs. Should I treat these like interviews?!? Mod Note : here are some more PE recruiting related discussions: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/oncycle-is… https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/heard-on-c…...
Where should I go to find a local pe firm for freshmen summer intership
Basically looking into buy-side recruiting and looking to lock up an okay summer internship this summer. Currently at a target school(think gtown, umich,stern) already but kinda want to get on this asap to make sure i am on top. will my gpa matter for this internship? like as long as i got 3.7+ will...
College Junior with tough academic situation, need advice! NYU.
Hey guys, So I am junior at NYU. I enjoy real estate development and I also enjoy (mainly) asset management mostly with hedge funds and private equity. I want to get into asset management first on Wallstreet. This is my goal. I was rejected ED to Wharton. I applied ED2 to College of Arts and Science...
(Infra PE) Brookfield vs EQT/Stonepeak/ISQ/ECP
Hi all, Does anyone know how infra PE like ISQ/Stonepeak/ECP compare to Brookfield in terms of 1) salary, 2) reputation, and 3) growth potential? I know all of these players are top-notch in the infra space, but considering that Brookfield is a Canadian company as opposed to other firms that are...
Small startup PE FOF fund worth joining?
My background: Non-finance-related Masters and undergrad, Non-target school CFA charterholder 4 years corporate IR experience in F100 Ultimate goal is direct PE funds. I recently got an offer from a small startup PE FOF fund (expecting $100mn AUM in the first year and $250mn+ long run). They got 2...
Can I get into HBS or GSB
2 years at tier 1 investment banking in NY (Think GS TMT, JPM M&A, Evercore M&A etc..) Now at tier 1 Hedge Fund in NY (Think Citadel, Mill, P72, DK, Silverpoint, Anchorage, Renaissance etc) Non-target ~3.0+ GPA (I don't like sharing personal stories but as a brief background story...my mother passed...
Can I get into Harvard or Stanford MBA
2 years at tier 1 investment banking in NY (Think GS TMT, MS M&A, Evercore, Moelis, PJT) Now at tier 1 Hedge Fund in NY on the investing side (Think Citadel, Mill, P72, DK, Silverpoint, Anchorage, Renaissance etc) Non-target ~3.0+ GPA (I don't like sharing personal stories but as a brief background...
Looking to enter into Wall Street NYC; Looking for academic path advice!
Hey guys, So I am junior at NYU. I enjoy real estate development and I also enjoy (mainly) asset management mostly with hedge funds and private equity. I want to get into asset management first on Wallstreet. This is my goal. I was rejected ED to Wharton. I applied ED2 to College of Arts and Science...
Q&A: 15 years as IB ANL/ASO, HF ANL/PM, Start-up Corp Finance Executive
~15 year career as an investment banking analyst/associate in ECM (SPACs) and leveraged finance/restructuring, hedge fund analyst/portfolio manager and currently as a corporate finance executive for a fast-growing start-up (led $70mm equity raise process). Have interviewed and spearheaded recruiting...
Blackstone Infrastructure and BX Credit
What are the potential exits of BX analysts who worked in 1) credit and 2) infrastructure? I know entirely different, but just wanted to know. Any go to PE at other firms? Trying to gauge optionality in the case someone doesn't want to stay long term. Would really appreciate a response.
Auditor Gets Offer From Both Regional Botique And PwC CF Team, WHICH ONE?
Hi everyone, I am currently going through an important life decision right now.. Having spent about 2.5 years in PwC audit, I am currently able to secure two offers, one from PwC CF team and one from Regional boutique IB . My goal is try to get into PE / VC and I am currently in NZ but quite keen to...
Recruiting for PE in NYC from IB in SF
Curious if anyone here has experience recruiting for PE in NYC from a top tier BB analyst position in SF. Is it doable or does being an analyst in SF more or less lock you into that region? Appreciate any insight.
Continental Europe PE Funds and Recruitment Process
Hey everyone, I am currently a second year PE Associate at a MM fund (>$1bn last fundraise) and have always wanted to live in continental Europe while I am still in my mid-to-late 20s. To that end, I'm curious what some of the good funds in the region are, what compensation is like, what the lateral...
Bellcast Partners - Staffer Request??
On cycle kicking off soon so filling out the questionnaire for Bellcast and they ask for the contact info of my staffer. My group is not chill when it comes to recruiting so i really do not want my fuckin staffer having any sort of idea. Anyone know if this is common among recruiters? Do they...
PE secondaries/FOF or sell-side ER
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How Committed Are You to On-Cycle Recruiting?
Hi all, long-time observer here who has now been working in banking for about a year. I had initially gone into the role fully expecting to do the traditional IB --> PE path, but after my experience thus far, I'm extremely hesitant about the process and subsequently the extensive process of...
Five Elms Capital - Reputation, Comp, Exit opps, etc?
Hi everyone, Curious to hear about everyone's thoughts on Five Elms Capital. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you.
William Blair vs PJ Solomon (private equity exits)
Exactly as the title says. Have offers from both and want to see if anyone can provide insight into the PE exits from both shops.
URGENT- PE non compete clause in offer
Hi all, I accepted a job offer (Senior Associate) at a boutique PE firm and was never told there would be a non compete clause and NDA I'd have to sign later on. I started a few days ago and they're asking me to sign an NDA with a non compete clause that would prohibit me from working for any...
PE with 10-15B AUM - Associate Offer Rescinded
Hi WSO Members, I'm currently a restructuring banker and I received an offer to join a PE w 10-15B in AUM in the US. Our deal experience somewhat overlapped, and after 14 interviews, case study, etc., I got the offer. They even pushed me for references from my current firm. The references were...
Climate of Distressed Opportunities
I'm interested in learning more about the current landscape of distressed investment opportunities for PE houses and other funds at the moment. I'm familiar with this thread: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/distressed… but I'm wondering how things have changed and if funds are still able to...
This is the pay at Blackstone in London
Just looking at this article which is just over a year old now: https://www.efinancialcareers.co.uk/news/2020/07/… Is anyone else somewhat surprised that the average partner only earned £789k? The article states that this is inclusive of carried interest which to me seems very low. At a fund of...
KKR PE vs Blackstone PE - Analyst Roles
Very lucky to recently have gotten a full-time analyst offer to join KKR's Private Equity Team. Does anyone have any thoughts on how the program compares to those of Blackstone, Ares, and Silverlake? I am only really considering KKR and Blackstone at this point but wondering which one is better in...
Glendower Capital
Can anyone give me some insight on Glendower Capital? Looks like they are a small PE firm based in London but I was just reached out to regarding an analyst program in NYC. If anyone has any idea on what their comp / culture / interview process is like please let me know. Thank you!
Lifestyle in London for bankers and PE
Hi, I'm just curious about the lifestyle you can have in London when working at an investment bank, or a PE firm. After all, London is the most expensive city in the world, so is the salary really worth working 70-80 hours per week?
Management fees
I'm 15 years old. Where do private equity management fees come from? Do they come from the profits of the companies they invest in?
Partners Group Super Day
Has anyone done a superday at Partners Group for the financial analyst program? This is a 2-3 year program where you rotate between their different groups for undergrads. What was the format (behaviourals, technicals, case studies)? How many people did you interview with? How did you best prepare?...
Best books for advanced LBO modeling?
Hi all. I'm going to be starting as a PE associate shortly. I have a good grasp of modeling / LBO modeling, but want to hit the ground running and am looking to brush up on any advanced LBO modeling topics that could actually come up on the job. Are there any good books or other resources that would...
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