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Does your firm provide free meals or a meal expense account?
I'm working at a private equity firm. The hours (in terms of face time) are around 65 - 75 per week, depending on where we are in deal closing. At my firm at the end of the day we get to go home to finish some work (ex. modeling, due diligence reports, ppts, etc.) The issue is my firm does not...
PE Internship
Hi, Recently I was offered a Private Equity Internship which would consist of me doing remote research for the firm for 20-40 hours a week. Though it is unpaid, it offers a compensation if the firm chooses to buy a company I pitch to them. I'm currently a rising junior at a target school and am...
The Dental Nightmare of Private Equity
After years of getting quarterly dental cleanings, my periodontist said he wanted to pull several teeth and do three or four periodontal procedures. My pockets were too deep, I was told. And don't worry, the receptionist said in a cheerful voice, I didn't have to pay all at once. I was given about...
Analyst Position or B-School?
I'm looking for advice to help me choose between two courses of action to try to break into PE . My background -Enlisted military -Undergrad: 4.0 in Liberal Arts major at non-target school -GMAT: 730 (first time with no prep courses- I could bring it up if I had to) -No consulting contacts at all,...
Did Romney Run GST Steel into Bankruptcy?
I don't know where to begin with this one. BusinessWeek published an article on Monday by Joshua Green (Private Equity's David Vs. Goliath Problem) exploring the issue of Mitt Romney's association with Bain Capital :
Finding a path to REPE.
Basically I've just made up my mind that I want to break into the Real Estate business upon graduating undergrad, and hopefully moving into Real Estate PE down the line. The issue is I'm a rising senior and don't have any experience directly related to RE. Stats: -Rising senior at non-target school...
Post PE interview follow-up
Hey guys - recently had a megafund PE interview . They told me to reach out to them if they dont get back to me by Friday (which is what I did; interview was earlier in the week on Monday). I followed the interviewers advice and sent a follow-up note (one-sentence email reiterating my interest) but...
Post IB straight to HF or Post IB and PE to HF
Dear all, I have a question regarding career progression in hedge fund. Say if a person went straight into HF post 2 years of IB , wouldnt he has a faster career progression than say someone who did 2 years of IB then went into PE for 2 years then HF? Given by the time, the PE person has gone into...
Am I Screwed? Summer 2013 PE Recruiting
Am I screwed now that the big wave of MM firms have finished recruiting for summer 2013 and I still don't have an offer? I am at a lower-tier BB so not holding out for Jan 2013 megafund recruiting. I am very worried that I've only had 3-4 interviews and no offers and it is already mid-May. Should I...
MBA vs. Berkely MFE / other MS Finance ?!
Hey, By the end of last year I started working for one of the top MM Investment Banks in Europe. I tried to get a job in the US which was hardly possible because most of the time I was competing with Americans that graduated from ivy league universities and firms didn't want to sponsor a Visa....
MBA and CFA for Hedge Fund
Dear all, I have some questions regarding the value of MBA and CFA for hedge fund. I have a finance postgraduate degree from a top uni and more than 2 years of BB investment banking experience in London. Currently i work at a megafund (think KKR , Blackstone, TPG etc) in Asia. So in short, i dont...
should I do a MBA?? Tough decision
Dear all, I have been thinking for the past few weeks regarding whether to pursue a MBA given my situation. Would be great if some experienced people here could give me some valuable opinions. I have a finance postgraduate degree already from a top UK university (think oxbridge, LSE etc). I have...
BW article on Private Equity
The cover story this week in Bloomberg Businessweek is My Week at Private Equity Boot Camp . It presents a fairly benign view of private equity. I'm just wondering what people in this forum either those PE or those aspiring to it think of the article. Is it realistic?
2013 Start - PE Associate Numbers
Everyone's favorite topic... What comp #s have Associates in this latest wave of hiring received? I can start. Larger mid market fund. $270k all in target comp. No carry.
1 Thing in Common Among PE Associates
Attractiveness. At least a half-decent amount of it. http://www.cdr-inc.com/professionals/associates.p… Coincidence?
What is the world coming too?
‘Well-Dressed Groper’ Suspect Works in Private Equity by Lisa Swan on April 16, 2012 New York City police have reportedly nabbed the “well-dressed groper,” a pervert who had been grabbing Manhattan women’s buttocks – and taking upskirt pictures. And it turns out that the suspect works in...
current leverage ratios in the US and Europe?
Hey, what are current leverage ratios for LBOs in the US and Europe. Where do you see them by the end of 2012? does anyone have a report for Q1 2012? Thanks in advance!
PE firms that invest in public sector services companies
I'm doing some research for my internship and am having trouble compiling a definitive list of PE firms that hold public sector services companies in their portfolio. Any ideas fo me?
Anyone know much about Situs Company?
Can anybody give me a review of the Situs Company? I am interested in them and wanted to know anything you guys may know about them. I've read a little on them and am getting mixed reviews. I appreciate any help/advice you can give.
Outlook on offer, PE
I had a final interview at a PE firm for a financial analyst position exactly two weeks ago. Two days after the interview I was contacted and it was requested that I provide my official academic transcript and two references. The following Wednesday (one week ago) I was again contacted saying my...
So what exactly happened...?
So I stumbled upon this MM PE firm I really wanted to intern at and the alum I reached out to seemed pretty receptive. The alum straight up asked if I wanted an internship and then requested my resume. It's been a while, and I've heard no news regarding it. Am I just not qualified, are they just...
Cap IQ List of PE Firms
[Mod Note: WSO now has a Company Database where you can filter by industry (PE) and zip code: //www.wallstreetoasis.com/wso-company-database] So to go off Nouveau Richie's idea for lists of hedge funds, I am going to create a list of private equity frims. Post a city you are interested in and I will...
Jefferies Capital Partners
Does anyone know anything about this firm other than what's displayed on their website? Interested in reputation, deal activity, associate comp, etc... Any info appreciated.
The Forbes Billionaires List is out…
And it looks like we’re in the wrong industry. Once again, Forbes has come out with their much anticipated Billionaires list and newly minted billionaires around the world are singing praises of the Ben Bernank for elevating their share prices . Still on top is Carlos , with a whopping $18 billion...
Is it wrong for a student to sleep with an employee for a job
Is it wrong for a student at a university to sleep with an employee at an investment bank and he help her get a job there?
[advice] Switching firm after 1 month working
Hey guys, I need some advice and hope you guys can help. I have been working with this boutique PE for 5 weeks. I was a fresh grad and they offered me an internship that might convert me to full time after 6 months. I love the job but i find the culture of the company a lil bit awkward. people dont...
25 Guys to Avoid on Wall Street!
I found this blog pretty funny so I figured i'd share, and see what other monkeys have to add or say. Feel free to add to the list lol. 25 Guys to Avoid on Wall Street
Is this Dushi Bro legit?
So Sushi With My Girls (A blog I've come across in the twitterverse that is pretty funny) had a new entry about some D-Bag Private Equity Guy's Guide to Success. A quick look at this list made me think it was written by someone who spent ten minutes using the search function on WSO to find...
GCP Capital Partners
Anyone know anything about this firm? They are a spinoff of Greenhill Capital Partners . http://www.gcpcapital.com/us-home
PE intern looked down upon?
Hey WSO just a quick question, For my sophomore summer my cousin has said he can help secure a PE summer intern stint in a medium sized fund in London UK. I thought it would be a great experience to see the buyside and have an international experience. However when I asked one of my upper-year...
Newport Beach, CA Private Equity
I already checked the WSO Company Database (which is really helpful by the way) and found some good search results, but I thought I would ask around here. I'm interested in finding Private Equity firms located in or near Newport Beach, CA. If anyone has any information or names that would be much...
How to move from MBB to PE
Can anyone comment on the best way to transition from MBB (analyst level) to PE? I'm joining an MBB office in the fall and understand that PE recruiting generally happens very quickly after that (April/May). Would it be useful to learn/practice some financial modeling before I start work so I can...
Should I try to get a private equity internship this summer
I am currently a second year with the ultimate goal of entering investment banking. I previously interned for a small PE fund, and will soon start interning for a boutique investment bank. I plan to start cold calling/emailing for a summer internship soon. Given that my first internship was PE and...
Break into US PE / VC as a European?
Hi Guys, I'm a Western European, just started as a M&A analyst at a BB institution. However, I have realized that this is not what I want to pursue in my life. Actually, the main problem I have is that this jobs lacks of both the possibilty to take on responsibility and to creatively supply...
PE clarification
I have always thought that capital groups which provide private debt, mezzanine and equity securities are considered part of the private equity arena. Is this true? or do a PE firm must be involved with LBO ? thanks for the clarification.
Turnaround PE (SBs Awarded!!!)
I have received a FT offer to work at a MM PE firm with $4-6B AUM. Down the road I'd like to do some sort of distressed investing (either on the HF or PE side) and wanted to get everyone's thoughts on turnaround PE industry. Any advice on breaking-in, top firms, personal experiences, industry...
PE timeline this season
so all of the first year analysts on the street are waiting on the edge of their seats right now... does anyone have any idea when PE recruiting is starting? apparently bain cap jumped the gun on march 2nd last year but word via headhunters is that they will be starting a bit later this year? does...
Boutique IB vs P.E. for SA role
A little background... I'm a junior at a semi target and interned at a boutique IB my last summer. I went through superdays with some top firms (e.g. BX ) but have been rejected from almost everywhere (still waiting to hear back from 1). Looking forward for full time recruiting for IB next year, if...
Smaller private investment firms?
Would anyone in the community know of any smaller (
PE-backed IPOs
Hi guys, I am currently writing a dissertation on PE-backed issues on the London exchange (incl AIM) versus the HK exchange. I have obtained data from dealogic over all PE-backed issues since 2005, however I have some problems distinguishing buyout-backed from VC-backed issues. Does anyone know a...
PE Against the Ropes
Came across this article early this morning when I was reading over Dealbook. I'm sure many of you have already seen it/read it but I thought it was worth posting on here for those who haven't. http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/02/12/private-eq… It seems a bit ridiculous to me for there to be any...
Sixpoint Partners.. anyone hear of them?
Have an SA interview with them coming up, would like to know if anyone has heard of them and if you did, what you know about their culture, presence, and reputation. Thanks in advance!
Favorite PE Firm?
Here's a gem of a question that I got at a PE FOF interview a couple weeks ago. Person asked me: "So what are your three favorite PE firms?" I was like, "Favorite in terms of what?" Interviewer said "Oh you know, their strategy and returns, etc..." Frankly, I thought it was a bullshit question and...
Credit Suisse Customized Fund Investment Group (CFIG) Interview
Hey guys, I just got an interview with Credit Suisse's Fund of Funds group and I'm wondering how to prepare for Fund of Funds interviews. Are they similar to PE interviews? The first round is a 2 hour in person interview, so I'm guessing it's a modelling test. What kind of modelling? LBO? 3...
Ares Private Equity--LA Office
Hi Guys, Just a quick question in regards to the reputation of this group. I'm being looked at for a SA spot but how is this firm viewed by those who know more about Private Equity than me? I'm also considering opportunities at top boutique investment banks as well as offers from BB for IBanking....
Why *private*?
Should be a simple question but it's easy to talk your way into a corner. Why are you interested in private markets? Why not public ones?
How to Value Private Equity Funds and Firms as an Investment Bank
How would an analyst go about valuing a private equity fund? Any specific multiple, or looking at the portfolio fund and valuing each component separately? Any insights on this would be appreciated.
Private Equity 2011 Year in Review
Has anyone seen an article or publication on the PE industry for 2011? Haven't kept up much with the news and was hoping there was some sort of publication with the major deals, news, market overview, etc. Any suggestions where to read up on it besides peHub? Thanks in advance.
Private Equity or Corporate Finance/Development EXIT
I'm still in college but my plan is to work at an Investment Bank after undergrad then going for my MBA . I'm really interested in the media industry and would like to work deals with-in that specific sector working in Corporate development(M&A)/Corporate Strategy. I'm not sure what would be a...
Wall Street Over Compensation?
Out of curiosity I took a quick look at how much Net Revenue is generated by an individual employee across GS , MS, Google, and Apple. --GS net revenue per employee is about ~50% lower than google and ~40% lower than apple. --MS net revenue per employee is about ~30% lower than google and ~20% lower...
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