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Is MF PE Attainable
I'm a senior at an ND/Georgetown/UMich tier school going FT to a solid group at a mid level BB. Following up on the recent post here about paths to PE, I was wondering what the odds of getting looks will be for someone with good academics (3.95+ GPA, 1550+ SAT) but mediocre campus involvement. TLDR:...
PE FT Recruiting
Hi all, I'm a junior at a well-regarded university (graduating May 2024) looking to recruit for PE full time. Any advice on where to start for prep, networking, finding opps, etc. ? Thanks!!
Tenzing
Insights on Tenzing London?
Middle market investment bank (FIG) or early-stage LMM private equity shop?
I recently received an offer from a very well known (but not top-tier) middle market investment bank within their FIG group (one of the top groups in the space). I've been interning for an early-stage LMM private equity shop over the last semester, and when I brought up my offer, they noted they...
Dealing with constant writers block
The make up of my firm's IC has changed and they're now asking our group to submit memos as opposed to decks. This has caused some serious writers block and I'm now (really) struggling to churn out my work, let alone produce high quality work... It's super frustrating because I never had this issue...
On Cycle 2.0?
The title summarizes it. Trying to better gauge what people have heard. My understanding is processes may kick off next week
Middle East Opportunities
Hi all, I'm currently an associate at a family office in the US; we look at pretty cool stuff but have a focus in sports, media, entertainment, etc. Recently, I've gotten interested in exploring PE/GE/VC opportunities in the Middle East (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar). I grew up in South Asia and am...
Private Equity in Vancouver
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with any PE shops in Vancouver? 1. I am from the area and going to be working in Toronto at a Big5 bank and wanted to go back for personal reasons like being close to friends and family. I know much of the PE scene in Canada is in Toronto at places like...
PE vs REPE - Which will pay more?
Hi Everyone, I cannot find any information on which career path pays more? I was wondering if people could chime in? I am debating whether or not pursing general PE or REPE? Is the pay for PE bigger? Thank you.
Software Engineering vs. Private Equity - Carreer
Hi everyone, and thank you for reading my post. I am currently debating different career paths, and trying to figure out what is the best path forward for me (I am already a "successful" software engineer). This may sound naive, but my goal is that I want to be making $500,000 - $1,000,000, let's...
Growth Equity Modeling from CIM for Case Study
Hi all, quick question for everyone. Have upcoming interviews at some growth equity firms, all non MF shops. Everyone at the firm said that the case study is you receive a data pack and a CIM , and then are asked to discuss what you would pay for the business. Curious if anyone has ever done...
Growth Equity Modeling from CIM for Case Study
Hi all, quick question for everyone. Have upcoming interviews at some growth equity firms, all non MF shops. Everyone at the firm said that the case study is you receive a data pack and a CIM, and then are asked to discuss what you would pay for the business. Curious if anyone has ever done...
MBA Recruiting Advice
Incoming MBA candidate for fall 2023 at HSW asking current candidates and MBA grads to share your recruiting MBA recruiting experience and advice on lessons learned and how to approach the MBA PE recruiting experience (and what you would have done differently). I did do 2 years banking and 3 years...
Business Services
What are the hot trends and dynamics in business services? Any resources to read up on and get smart on the sector?
Taxes on Sale of Healthcare Practices Roll-Up
Hi All, I'm modeling the returns for a roll-up of medical practices. The owner (self-financed) currently has 7 and would like to add another 13 over the next two years prior to exiting in 2025/26. I have a few basic questions. 1. After-Tax Free Cash flow: I assume the 20 practices sell at an EBITDA...
Advice | Join Exited-Entrepreneur on Investment Management Fund?
Hi, I didn't really aim to fall into the finance/buy-side industry at all. Long story short, I made a connection recently with an exited entrepreneur that sold his company. He wants to make $30M-60M USD in venture investments, flipping small companies for profit (PE/search fund operator), incubating...
Too late for PE recruiting, stay a third year?
Started as a first year analyst in July, had about a month training, worked on quite a few pitches/market updates, only worked on one live deal. Started talking to headhunters and attended a few breakfasts. Don't feel prepared for PE recruiting. Worth doing a third year as an analyst for the chance...
Any insights into Bain Capital Corporate Special Sits team
Hi everyone Curious to hear about Bain Capital Corporate Special Sits / Distressed franchise (mandate, culture, track-record, etc), especially in London Understand mandate is broad, typically include loan to own, minorities, pull to par, pure PE plays, even long equities Also know they have several...
6 months between graduation and analyst training -- what to do
Hi everyone, I graduated college last week and have a new job in Private Credit starting next summer. I'm looking for ways to stay productive and make the most of my time between now and then. I re-recruited and landed this role after my summer internship doing commercial banking at a bulge bracket...
I Squared Capital PE SA vs Top BB/EB Junior IB SA
Hi, I was wondering if it would be better to take a Junior Summer Internship at I Squared Capital, the infrastructure PE firm, or opt for a BB or EB Junior IB SA. I am aiming for PE as a long-term career and if I took the I Squared SA, I would try to get the return offer for a full-time analyst...
Deal Experience: On Cycle
This past year, on cycle recruiting started around the end of August, basically as soon as the new first year's hit the desks. You've only been on the desk for a week and have no deal experience and might've not even been staffed yet. What can you expect to say when PE firms or head hunters ask you...
LMM PE Analyst Vs. BB IB Associate (Prior Military)
Hi WSO, Transitioning military officer after 6 years service (target undergrad, solid but not top tier military experience, and some corporate finance experience) with two offers: 1. LMM private equity firm focused on growth buyouts. Smaller AUM but partners have great pedigree and want to grow....
Getting into PE as a 30 year old
Ok, so my goal is to get into VC/PE. Here's my background: I'm a 30 year old working for a corporate finance advisory firm (capital market investments and corporate strategy, that sort of thing), currently taking my CFA L1, and now I'm considering starting an MBA at a top tier bschool next year...
Chicago Real Estate/ Real Estate PE Scene
This forum has been helpful on rare occasion, so figured I would ask on the off-chance someone on this forum could provide some color: As the title suggests, curious about the landscape in general and who the major real estate PE players are in Chicago. Both on the debt side and equity side.
Updated List of Firms that Sponsor TN/H1B/J1 Visas
Hi all, I'm just curious to know if anyone has an updated list for firms that are open to sponsoring Canadians specifically or just are open to sponsoring at least on a case by case basis for the TN/H1b/J1 visas. Theres been a few threads I've seen but none that seem updated. Word of mouth tells me...
Audax PE out of undergrad
Interested in pursuing PE right out of undergrad and would love to know more about them for FT recruiting. I'm aware they're quite strong in the MM space w/ an aggressive buy and build approach (which I imagine yields to tons of deal reps). Few questions in mind: 1. I've heard concerns about WLB,...
PE Investment Memo
Monkeys, anyone came across PE investment memo and is willing to share?
Boutique Private Investments Compensation and Advise
Fund size
Infrastructure PE - Risk Mitigation Strategies
Hey all, As someone who's only had experience with corporate PE, I'm trying to understand which strategies are used to mitigate risk in Infra PE transactions, especially after a transaction has closed e.g. are earnouts/milestones used, do previous owners get asked to keep a certain equity interest,...
LMM PE or ACN Consulting?
I just received some recruiting outreach from the founder of an LMM Search Fund to potentially join the team this spring as an intern. The role would be remote, and I would work closely with him, as he cited "significant mentorship" in the message and also talked about my experience being the reason...
Cold-emailing PE firms for an internship - to email HR directors or Investment team?
Currently trying to land an internship in PE firms that don't advertise, but where I know they have programmes. I'm wondering what the best approach is, specifically who to contact. It seems obvious to email the HR team, especially recruitment/talent acquisition, as they will be the ones dealing...
Hayes and Partners Recruiting Firm
It is so strange that there are some recruiting firms from UK that tried to connect with me. One of them is Pinpoint and no no no (from other posts with guidance). Now there is Hayes and Partners. I have never heard of them before. I really do not think there is a scarcity of recruiting firms in the...
placement agent for straight investment_real estate Middle EU (Prague, Dresden, Munich, Vienna)
Hi everyone, I dare to try it here. We are investment private company based in Prague and we are looking for placement agent to cooperate to raise funds to our upcoming projects, basically in Prague and major cities in Czech republic. We are looking for agent, who might be interested in raising...
Warburg Pincus FT 2024 Recruitment
Starting this thread since it looks like applications just went up late November. Anyone have insights on the timeline?
Potential MBA Routes - Looking for feedback
Hello - would like some feedback on potential MBA routes. I am 31 years old with 9 years of experience in banking, currently in a front office role for a large bank in Boston. Have my CFA charter and want to complete an MBA while working for career enhancement down the road and to increase my...
Move from Equity Research to BDC Finance Group
Hi everyone, I am currently working at a smaller IB doing equity research (came from a BB). I was recently approached by a PE firm (a top 2/3 firm) about joining their BDC Capital Markets team. I am not really sure what BDC does, so are any PE people able to explain, and if so, is it a good choice...
Dubai PE Compensation
Monkeys need your help here I recently got a PE offer from Dubai offering ~£80k salary annually. Is this standard? Anyone with a good sense of the average market comp? For the record I am an IB Analyst in London with 3 years work experience. It feels a little low and would like to hear your...
Logic for assessing businesses - PE perspective
Hi there, I have some upcoming PE interviews which are quite case-study heavy. Does the following framework for analyzing businesses generally make sense? 1. Is the target company a good LBO candidate? - I.e., cash flows, collateral etc. 2. Is the company a good business (e.g., industry, business...
Onex Partners London
Notice there isnt any threads on their London office Any insights on culture, deal flow and returns?
Risk it all for a PE Analyst Poisiton ?
Hi WSO, Active member that never really posted here. I need your help because I'm next to a tricky situation. I'm studiying in a masters degree at a French BS. Did a Summer Internship in a small cap M&A Boutique. Managed to work my a$$ off to find a 6 Months internship at a LMM PE Firm (great...
Is the switch from consulting to private equity possible?
I am currently an analyst at Deloitte and will eventually become a consultant for them. My end goal is to be in private equity and not coming from MBB is giving me some doubts on being able to transition. I've read it is possible but would appreciate some more feedback and knowledge on this. Maybe...
PE Implications of Getting Fired as an IB Analyst
Sort of a unique situation perhaps...I might be getting fired, but I have a signed offer for a PE firm. If I do get fired: 1) Does it matter if they find out? For instance, would they rescind my offer over that? 2) What kind of jobs should I get in the meantime? It would be a while until I start at...
Management Options
Monkeys, I had a question on management options. I came across this in a recent modelling test - "Sponsor and Management have agreed a 10% option pool. This will be fully allocated at closing with the option strike price set at original cost" What do they mean by "this will be fully allocated at...
Oakley Capital London
Seems like a decent shop that does Tech. Any insights on culture, deals, comp, returns?
Bowmark Capital
Any insights on culture, returns and compensation?
HarbourVest - is this a good move?
I’m a VP in a public markets firm and thinking of doing a lateral career change into HarbourVest, the role would be VP in their Primaries team. I don’t see much info about HarbourVest - so wanted to ask what thoughts are on the firm, how reputable are they, what has their returns / fundraising...
Junior Analyst Interviews
Hello everyone! Has an incoming interviews at large European PE for Junior Analyst position, do you have any ideas on specific preparation structure for technical interviews? Maybe something specific about fit part in there? Thank and kudos for great answers!
IB vs PE Pay Progression in Canada
I'd like to hear your insights on IB vs PE pay progression in Canada? The PE exits in Canada appear less abundant than in the US and an AS1 PE salary at one of the pension funds is the same as an AS1 at a B5 Bank (~250k) and you don't receive carry from any of these funds. Outside of Onex, if you go...
Livingbridge PE - London
Monkeys - any insight on returns / culture / deal flow for Livingbridge?
Help me choose, please.
Hi all, I am a sophomore at a high target (Columbia/Dartmouth/MIT/UChicago) and I have recently been having a lot of confusion about what to pursue as a career in finance. I really enjoyed working in business strategy at a late-stage tech unicorn and product at an early-stage venture-backed startup,...
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