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Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners
From my understanding, MS AIP does primaries, co-investments, and secondaries. Basically a fund of funds (FoF). Does anyone know how hard analysts/associates get worked in their suburban philly office? Also wondering what the exit opps are like since this isn't traditional private equity. Would it...
Is that real to find a job in PE or VC funds or managment consulting field to the one on a radical transition?
Hi guys, I am being on my radical transition period. My primary education is MD and I have vast experience in either clinical work or corporate sales work for a large medical equipment company. After graduation from MBA, I have poot my foot on the path of entrepreneurship. I was wondering if it...
What do I do - Looking to (eventually) work in IB.
I'm going to be a junior this fall (in a Canadian high school) and I want to know how to go about becoming an investment banker. I've read through a couple other forums and they've all recommended just having fun and getting into a target school. The problem is that having fun is what got me here:...
Worth doing a part time MBA Internship?
Hey everyone - first time poster looking for some advice... I'm an incoming MBB consultant currently getting ready to start my 2nd year at my MBA. I love consulting but am curious about the investing/PE world and want to keep the door open in case I want to recruit a couple years down the road...
Undergrad to PE Pension Funds
Anyone knows if Canadian pension funds recruit FT analysts straight out of undergrad? How hard is it and would you consider it to be better than starting in IB first?
What was the point of Ivy League? Major Regret and Depression
Hi everyone, I attended Wharton for undergrad, did a MF PE analyst program in New York, and now am an associate at the same firm in the London office. I attended Wharton because of my interest in finance and the reputation the school has for being the top in the world. It cost me $120,000 to attend....
Understanding the Headhunter Landscape
Hi all, Currently an IB analyst (BB/UMM, Coverage) looking to learn a bit more about the PE recruiting process. After looking for some information on Headhunters, I have only come back with this discussion mentioning a couple top names in recent times. I was wondering if any of our more...
Big 4 Exit Ops - REPE Shops
Hey all, First post on here so I hope I'm doing this right. I'm a rising senior interning at a Big 4 right now on their transaction real estate team, and although I love the people I'm not sure the company culture fits my personality well. I'm going to be doing some MBB / banking full time...
Will micro spacs ever be a thing?
Some of you might cringe reading this so apologies ahead of time. https://www.bvp.com/news/microacquire-helps-start… Saw this article, basically TLDR Bessemer invested a mint into an online market place for purchasing whole startups, (100% equity). Are we going to start seeing people raising like...
Full Time Recruiting 2022 - IB, S&T & PE
Qatalyst (on Handshake) J.P. Morgan Vista Equity Partners Blackstone KKR (deadline passed but rolling apps open) Goldman Sachs Bain Capital PWP Barclays Guggenheim (on Handshake) Oppenheimer Citi S&T FT Partners Rothschild PJ Solomon (on HS) William Blair PJT Cowen Last updated: 7/30....
Breaking Into Growth Equity From FinTech Product Management + IB Experience
Hi All, I'm currently a PM at a PE backed fintech firm, with prior experience in LevFin banking. I moved into my current role about a year and a half ago after doing 3.5 years of LevFin banking, going out as an Associate. Given my mix of PE financing and direct operational experience at a portco of...
Apollo Summer Internships in Undergrad
I've seen a lot of people get internships as investment analysts or in PE at Apollo as a sophomore, junior, or FT. Where are the applications for these programs?
Long term PE strategies
What are your thoughts about long term PE strategies (thinking BX Core Equity Partners)? Are these genuinely lower risk, lower returning? Or just deals not good enough for the flagship funds that are repackaged (that is, higher risk, lower returning)? Seems like more funds are raising these longer...
Best internship path to PE: Prestigious and Fast Growing Company Corp Dev M&A Intern or Prestigious Bank Treasury Intern
Hello Wall Street Oasis. I have been relentlessly researching through my network, LinkedIn, Reddit and WSO for the past weeks, without actually arriving at a definite answer to my dilemma. I'm 21 and currently in the middle of my graduation at a top target school in Brazil and doing a target degree....
Weirdest Fund/Bank Websites
Anyone seen any wack sites for finance companies? Benchmark VC just has a link to a twitter list of their portfolio companies: http://www.benchmark.com/ Also, shoutout to Thiel capital for what must be the most minimalistic fund site ever: http://www.thielcapital.com/
Stay in S&T, Pursue IB, or Accept an Asset Management Position?
The problem is, I am having trouble breaking into banking. The BB bank I am at now will not let me switch roles at this time, I'd likely have to wait a few years, and even then it wouldn't be guaranteed. While a few years isn't that long in the grand scheme of things, why waste time doing something...
Finding opportunities in Denver?
Would love to eventually make the move to Denver, CO after ideally a couple of years in IB. I've seen some past threads about some good PE shops around Denver but really wondering how hard it is to break in since it doesn't look like there's an abundance of places to work. Would it be pretty...
Should I take the offer from a small Real Estate Private Equity fund or keep on searching for more opportunities?
Hi guys, I am currently doing an off cycle internship at a respected Real Estate Private Equity Fund in their continental European office. (And the team has no headcount so it won't convert into full-time position) I have recently received an FT offer from a small not well known REPE fund based in...
Sketchy First-Time Funds - Red Flags?
What are some red flags to look out for when evaluating whether to join a ~$100M fund? Emerging market focused fund looking at $3M EBITDA firms. It's in a geography I like and I respect the fund's seed investor. The two managing partners have solid backgrounds working in MF PE but this is their...
How can I break into Private Equity ?
Hi guys, French from a semi-target school here (think EDHEC/EMLyon). I did two internships in IB : top EB (Roth/Laz) and top tier French bank. I'm only in the first part of my penultimate year - I'll do a second internship starting in January 22 for 6 months. I really want to break into PE (the...
Difference in Comp between Traditional PE and Growth PE
Is there a difference in comp (amount and structure) between traditional PE groups and Growth PE groups in the same firm? Say TPG Capital vrs TPG Growth? And if there is, how wide is it and it which form?
Private Equity vs Banking as First Job (from the Philippines)
Hi guys so I'm a graduating college student who is currently torn on what role to choose as I start my career in finance. I'm taking BS Economics from the Top 1 university in the Philippines. Even though PE sounds like the obvious choice for some of you, it might not have the same brand name effect...
MBA Full-time recruiting for Private Equity Mega Funds
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!
Inherit a $500M+ AUM practice? Or give it all up for a Fintech dream?
Hey guys, In a nutshell, this is my dilemma, I'm on a road to what I've unfortunately grown to see as a golden cage and I'm not sure if it's what I really want out of my career and life. For background, I'm a twenty-something working at a wealth management practice on the west coast. Over the last...
What are some good websites/ resources to prepare for PE modelling interviews?
What are some good websites/ resources to prepare for PE modelling interviews? Specially, I am looking for timed tests that can help me test my skills. Thank you
Thread of Private Equity Shops in Los Angeles (or nearby)
Hi guys! I am compiling a list of PE shops based in or have an office in LA. I hope this helps someone else. Can you guys reply with names that I have left out? Oaktree Sweet Water Capital Platinum Equity Accel-KKR Valor Equity Partners Spectrum Equity Aurora Capital Freeman Spogli Marlin Equity...
Private Equity Fund of Funds
What are some things Fund of Funds managers look at before investing? and how do private equity funds capitalise on opportunities (such as dislocations from COVID) given that the whole fundraise period takes a significant period of time (6-12 months?)? Context: Interviewing with a Sovereign FoF...
Brookfield Capital Partners -- Any Info at All
Who are these guys? What do they do? Any info on AUM, different groups, locations (I think there's Toronto and NYC), hiring, compensation. I think there's a separate "Special Investment" program as well; But honestly any information is helpful. Thanks!
Private Equity Sign on Bonus
Hi guys, I haven't seen this talked about much. Do PE firms usually pay sign on bonuses to 1st year associates? What is the usual range?
Venture Debt to PE/VC?
Just curious to see what exit opportunities there are for someone at a leading venture debt (some equity experience) fund focusing on tech and biotech. Could I make the jump to PE or other start ups? Maybe even other VC firms? I have prior hedge fund and M&A experience. Ultimately, I want to break...
Family Business Buyout
Hey All, Apologies in advance for the long post, but I'm in an interesting situation. I'm currently working in a Corp Dev job (about 3 years out of school), but have had serious talks with my grandpa to join his business - think Specialty Industrials company with highly engineered products, does...
Am I permanently screwed in terms of salary...?
Hi all, I work at one of non-HK countries in Asia. Recently I interviewed one of PE firms at HK (HQ in US) for analyst position (AUM: +10bn). In the middle of process, they asked what my expected salary range, and I replied I am willing to take the market rate. But then, they asked me what my...
What is a Private Equity Analyst/Advisory Role at an IBank?
Hello - was wondering what a Private Equity Analyst/Advisory role at an Investment Bank does and if they differ greatly by bank - eg. I saw that JEF/EVR/GS has one from Handshake, LinkedIn, WSO, etc., surely others have a group too but I haven't come across them yet. Is this supposed to be an...
Q&A: UMM PE VP
In the spirit of giving back and thanks to fcf_yields idea, thought I would do a Q&A from a slightly younger investment professional perspective. I'm a relatively junior VP at an established UMM fund ($10bn+ fund size), sector focused. This site has given me a lot of help over the years, going all...
Controversial Business on Resume?
Some background: In early 2020 at the start of the pandemic, I wasn't able to get new jobs after losing the two jobs I had since starting college. I started receiving unemployment and wanted to put the money to use instead of flat out saving it in an account. I invested 90% of everything I received...
Search Fund Internship Freshman Summer?
Hey everyone, I’m a rising sophomore who is thinking of taking a search fund internship for the summer. I’m trying to put myself in a good place for IB recruiting (really trying to get a BB SA offer either sophomore or junior summer), so I was wondering how useful/helpful a search fund...
OfficeHours Coaching Platform
Does anyone have any experience using OfficeHours (getofficehours dot com since I can't post links)? If so, how useful was it when recruiting for PE? Which package did you choose and why? Is there anything you know now that you wish you knew when you first signed up?
PE VS HF
Hi can you guys help me decide between DE Shaw Rotational Associates and an analyst job at a PE MF? I am confident that DE Shaw will result in a FO role in one of their discretionary strategies. The fear is that the systematic strategies are the real focus of the firm. With the PE analyst job, I am...
Insight Partners 2022 Full-time Investment Analyst Recruiting
Any idea of what the timeline looks like for this year? Finished my HireVue and assessment over a month ago.
Q&A: Principal in UMM PE
Thought it would be fun to do a Q&A and contribute to the WSO community after years of reading the forums for advice, industry intel, and jokes. Not sure if anyone cares about a Q&A, but I figure I'd ask since I get hit up on linkedin/undergrad alumni network fairly frequently. My background:...
ONEX Recruitment
Hi all, I am interested in Onex. I couldn't find any recent Onex post on WSO. I'd really appreciate if someone could answer my following questions. When do they start recruitment in Canada? Should I expect 2022 fall recruitment to kick off by Sept/Oct? Is the recruitment mainly completed through...
Oil and Gas Terminal Financial Modeling
Hi All - curious if anyone has any experience modeling out oil and gas terminals and can direct me to any online modeling resources that specifically focus on oil and gas terminals.
What's the point of a 2-3 year PE program?
On the recruiting trail now and I really don't get why PE firms do this. These programs at least makes some sense in banking, assuming analysts will already want to get the heck out of dodge. But why PE? You have associates who actually know something when they start (much better equipped than...
Info on Shore Capital Partners (Chicago) ?
Sophomore at a target, and recently received an offer from Shore-- wondering if anyone on this forum can comment on the firm (growth, analyst experience, culture, comp, etc.) ? Would deeply appreciate any input, and thanks in advance! firm >>> https://shorecp.com/
PE Exits from these groups
How have MM/UMM generalists exit been from BB FIG groups (Barclays/ BOA / Citi / UBS) except for MS/JPM/GS?
PE Interview - One Pager
Hey guys, So, I have an interview with a PE firm and in one of the initial rounds, they said they will give me a company and its info, and then I will have to make a one page slide on the company in an hour. Any ideas on what all info should I have in the slide? Would be super helpful :)
REPE versus PE
How challenging is moving from REPE to PE? Are the skills learned doing REPE vastly different than traditional PE? Would the switch require an MBA/ re-skilling? Is this transition common?
Case Study - Ares Energy and Infra (Senior Associate)
Hi all, have an upcoming case study with Ares Infrastructure.and Power I have been told the case will be 5 hours, but no other detail. Was wondering if anyone had any insight on what one could potentially expect or how best to prepare? They are a flexible capital investor so suspect it will involve...
Q&A: Leaving PE After 2.5 Years for Corporate Finance
Just locked down an offer to join a startup as a Senior Finance Manager and figured I'd have this Q&A before I start my new gig later this month. Going to keep this post short and sweet and open up the floor to questions - happy to provide more color about my prior job, decision to move to an...
Ares Private Equity - Any Insights?
Hey everyone, looking for some insights on the ASOF/ACOF groups at Ares in LA. Any thoughts on culture, hours, pay? How does Ares compare to other Mega Funds? Appreciate any help here.
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