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Olympus partners? Any info?
Hey, does anyone know anything about Olympus Partners?
MM to MF after HBS
If one doesn't end up at a megafund after 2 years in investment banking, but rather, ends up at a MM shop for the pre-MBA stint, would it be possible to transition to a megafund after 2 years at HBS or do megafunds only take post-MBA associates that worked at megafunds prior to H/S/W? My guess is...
part time academic yr PE internship for undergrad? is this possible?
I'm a junior interested in PE , but I've signed an offer to work at a major BB in IBD this summer. Now that I'm done recruiting, I'm looking for more meaningful ways to spend my free time outside of class. Would it be possible for me to get a part time academic year internship at a PE firm in a...
Cold Emailing Private Equity Firms
Hi, I wrote up this cold "calling" email for a PE summer Intern gig. Could you please give me some feedback on it. Thanks Dear [Enter Name], I would like to express my interest in an internship opportunity at [Private Equity Firm Name] as a summer analyst . I have completed an Internship in the...
JPM Groups for PE
I've gotten a lot of mixed info on this topic. Obviously M&A is good, but I hear different things about SLF. Clearly a big group at JPM but I hear they don't actually do much of the technical work and that it's weak for PE? How about financial sponsors? What do they do that coverage/ M&A doesn't?...
Graham Partners Summary?
Hey guys, Can anyone tell me more about Graham Partners? There doesn't seem to be much about it on WSO and I was wondering if anyone had insight about its culture, analyst experience, pay, exit opps, interview process, etc. Thanks
All About Hedge Funds: A Monkey's Review
Happy 2012, monkeys! I’m very pleased to return to a more regular posting schedule, and for a return to the Monkey’s Review series. There’s a potential collaboration with Kenny Powers CFA in the works as well, and we hope you will continue to enjoy these. The first Monkey’s Review of 2012 is...
J.C. Flowers
Does anyone know the interview process for J.C. Flowers and specifically any information on their modeling exam / case study? I know that they are a FIG shop so I'm more curious to know if the modeling exam is an LBO or something more balance sheet related. Thanks.
Retail Leasing - good entry point for acquisitions or development, or career suicide?
I was told by a director of acquisition at a small family office (they primarily buy multifamily with ground floor retail) that it would be a good idea to work as a retail leasing broker (tenant rep) if one wanted to do acquisitions. His logic was that if you developed a great relationship with...
Recruiting for Summer 2014 Associate Class
I'm at a consulting firm where many of the second/third years exit to go into PE firms. I was wondering a few things: 1) When I should start reaching out to head hunters 2) When I should expect head hunters to reach out to me 3) When do PE firms begin to reach out and hold first round interviews 4)...
Venture Financing
Anyone heard of NXT capital? Also any thoughts of entering the private equity world post NXT?
Degrees and certificates
To get into investment banking all you need is a bachelor's degree. After a few years all you need to get into PE , hedge funds, VC etc. is the experience in IB . So can you basically have a successful career and move up to being perhaps vice president in a PE firm with only a bachelor's degree,...
Wharton Course: Private Equity Videos
Just wanted to share these with everyone. If they have been posted before, I apologize for the re-post. Pretty interesting stuff in my opinion, only drawback is the length of each.
Desired Salary?
Hi there! :) As you may already know from my other 1,000,000 posts, I am currently a college freshman, and I am on the verge of securing an internship, so I'm FUCKING HAPPY! However, the firm wants to know what is my desired salary. Should I put zero, since I have no prior experience in finance? If...
Akemi Capital
Anyone have any info on these guys??
How is PE mezz financing? Salary? Workload?
Just curious, I don't really hear a lot about mezz financing from PE here.
How to get the contact information of that Top Manager? (Markets)
People keep telling you day in day out that you should be proactive and getting in touch with Analysts, Associates, MD's etc... Ever wondered how to get the contact info for those guys? The other day, my portfolio management professor showed me the goldmine of contacts. Factset. If you go under...
How to choose between exit opps?
I'm starting to try to narrow down what types of exits I want to focus on with head hunters next year. Assuming one is in an M&A , Lev Fin, Sponsors, top Industry group, how would you guys rank the following exits from banking in terms of: a) selectivity/difficulty of entry b) desirability among...
Something To Think About
I recently came across this video and until now I decided to share it with you guys. It has really made me think about the things I do, why I do them, whether or not I really should be doing these things that I am doing and to what extent to they matter to me and to the ones around me. Below is the...
Returning to finance industry after taking time off
Alright, so this is a highly hypothetical question. But let's say that an individual gets a post-MBA position on the buyside (specifically thinking about PE /VC). After 2-3 years, said individual decides to take a few years off to do something grand and exciting - travel the world, climb Mt....
CMBS B-Piece Buyer
Hello. Just wondering what are your thoughts on somebody joining a Real Estate Private Equity firm which is a major CMBS B-Piece buyer, especially if it is right out of college? Do you think this opportunity would be considered prestigious/special in any way? Also would it be possible to transition...
What valuation techniques do you guys use in PE?
I was wondering what types of valuation techniques do you guys use when valuing a company? I know the strategies will vary based on industry and firm, so I just wanted to see what everyone has to say.
Robertson's Return
With all of the big names who have left the industry over the past few years, it is good to see a legend rise out of retirement and jog back on the playing field. All of you guys know Julian Robertson by name, but many weren't far past diapers when he was one of the rulers of Wall Street. To many of...
Roundtable With Stephen Schwarzman
When Name Matters...When Its Stupid?
I have realized that the name of smaller re shops can be quite creative. I was recently contacted by a HH to check out what on the surface appears to be (and probably is) a legit opportunity. It would mean more money, so I have some interest. However the name of the firm is just so stupid. Using a...
IB and PE in Atlanta
New to the forum, but just wondering how many of you work in PE / IB in Atlanta. I tried searching but the only good thread that turned up was a few years old. My whole family lives in New York and most work in law and medicine with a few bankers but we moved to Atlanta when my dad joined a new law...
Exit Opportunities: Consulting vs. Banking
I'm lucky enough to be currently sitting on two offers: one from a top consulting shop ( McKinsey / Bain) and one from a MM bank ( Stifel , Montgomery). If I'm looking to break into private equity or possibly venture capital (growth equity division) in the future, which job would give better exit...
Private Equity geographical locations? Ample opportunities outside NYC?
Where are the majority of PE firms located? After IB , I want to get into a MM PE firm where I can work just ~60hrs a week and in smaller city like Minneapolis, Denver, Chicago, San Diego, some cities in the south and etc. I have no desire to live in NYC . Is that where most firms are located?...
Greenspring Associates?
Does anyone have any information about the firm or has heard of it? Reputation? Thanks
Rhone Group
Hi all, Any insights on Rhone Group? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhône_Group Thanks!
Things to look out for in Minority Investment Proposal?
I'm interning at a growth equity fund and I've been given a minority investment proposal (an executive summary prepared by an IB) and have been asked to check if the valuation makes sense, and if it would be a worthwhile investment. I've never "deconstructed" a valuation before, nor have I evaluated...
For All You Prestige Whores
TPG is now recruiting undergrads for analyst positions in their PE arm. I don't know how many schools they are reaching out to, but they are recruiting at my non-Harvard/Wharton target.
Consulting vs PE in Asia
Have offer with local PE fund and offer with MBB lined up. Fund is relatively new and hasn't realized any investments yet but has goal of becoming a major player in its space. Pay is below market with potential for upside down the line as fund grows. Have offer with MBB also in same geographical...
To become an Associate or not?
Hey guys, I'm in IB right now and have an opportunity to become an Associate. However, I'm planning on leaving in about 6-7 months and find a position in Private Equity. Would prospective PE firms see me being an Associate as negative?
Blackstone Real Estate vs Blackstone Private Equity Real Estate?
Hi, I am interviewing for Blackstone 's Real Estate Debt Strategies group. It seems the groups tend to have a bit of overlap, anyone have any ideas if the interviews might be the same in terms of what is asked? ie, LBOs , REIT accounting, etc.
Given PE "Homework" after 1st interview with MD. Formatting help?
So I interviewed with the founder of a mid-sized PE firm the other day. He liked me, liked my attitude, resume, etc. He asked me about my modeling skills and I didn't lie when I told him my experience was limited. I currently work in consulting and only graduated 6 months ago. He gave me a deal his...
How many of you obtained your current positions via networking?
There are a myriad of posts about success stories but they are few a many amongst the overall posts. I'm curious how many people got where they are based on SOLELY networking. This is what I'm not considering networking -you apply online and you happen to get called back -you go through OCR /do a...
Where can I find some of the best discussions on private equity?
Click here for our Private Equity forums . It is where we discuss the industry as well as different firms and groups. These are a collection of some of the best discussions created for and replied to by members of the WSO community on the topic of Private Equity. Keep in mind this is by no means a...
What should I read if I am interested in private equity?
Welcome to the Wall Street Oasis Reading List for Private Equity. Please email [email protected] if you think we should add in additional publications to our Recommended Reading. Don't forget, after years in the making our private equity interview Prep Guide is now here! The Easy Reads...
Getting fees for referring deals
Hey guys, I'm kind of trying to think through something right now and could use your input. I was talking with a friend at a large PE boutique (think $1B-$2B in AUM) who told me they sourced a deal, decided to pass, and then referred it to a few other PE funds they though might be interested. Well a...
Focus Media - big rewards and big risks for private equity firms
I believe you judge the quality of a private equity firm by its ability to say no to a deal . If you have a billion dollars (or 20 plus billion dollars as in the case of some PE firms) then everyone wants to sell you something. [When I was a fund manager at a firm with 20 billion dollars I used to...
Break in the Track for Military Service
I am currently a first year analyst in a group that a lot of people on this website seem to like ( GS /MS/LAZ/ BX ) mand am considering enlisting in the Marine Corps for two years of active duty. This would not be for another 3.5 years (I want to do two years in banking and two years in private...
9/10 Startups Fail?
I just got done watching Start-Up Junkies on HULU. Pretty cool documentary and does a great job of showing how the start-up process works. At the beginning of the show they reiterate the old stat that 9/10 start-ups fail. I call BS . http://smallbusinessplanned.com/information/small… So my...
Percent of u.s. companies owned by PE firms?
Anyone have a good estimate for this? (percent by value obviously)
The Hong Kong Route
While there are bits and pieces of information on lifestyle and banking in Hong Kong, few threads have the full overview. Can someone please give the general overview of the career path in Hong Kong? I read somewhere that in HK , most IB analysts stay on as associates as compared to NY , where...
Bringing clients/intermediaries to a PE firm as an intern
I am about to start interning as a sophomore at a LBO PE fund after labor day and will be researching potential buy-out targets and writing reports on them along with working with a team of people who call up companies finding out if they'd be interested in being bought out.. I know a decent amount...
Private Equity Firms in Dubai / Middle East
Hi Monkeys, Long time lurker here. Decided to create an account because I am eager to learn more about the large private equity firm opportunities and recruiting in the Middle East, in particular Dubai. Have seen limited information about the topic. I know some shops like KKR , Carlyle, and...
US job opportunities for foreigners
Hi guys, I work in an Italian Asset Management/private equity firm of real estate investment funds (european version of REITS). I have 3+ years of experience (think of an associate level) in the financial analysis and business development, and I would like to know about the opportunities for...
Top REPE (Real Estate Private Equity) to Bulge Bracket Investment Bank during OCR Fall 2012
FT recruiting is not too far from today. I have been working as a summer analyst/summer intern at a top REPE in the west coast. I was paid a low hourly wage; however, I found it to be a very valuable experience. I have learned a lot about PE , and gained decent excel and modeling skills (also...
PE Due Diligence?
I have heard that PE due diligence at a top consulting firm is a good way to exit to PE . Is this true? What does this job involve? Is it literally just due diligence? If so, how would that prepare you for PE ...sounds incredibly boring!
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