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Things to consider when making a career move
hi all, A quick questions regarding things to look out once you received a new contract for a new job in PE , i consider the following to be appropriate to clarify with HR 1. base pay 2. bonus %, carry? 3. if one forgone bonus, will the new employer compensate you for it? 4. when is the next...
Private Equity: How Many Models and Bottles Can I Really Buy on the Buy Side?
I was startled to realize over the past Thanksgiving weekend that apparently my 4 years of collective indentured servitude at a bulge-bracket bank and mega-fund was of particular interest to people at WallStreetOasis. As such, I have decided to undertake to the best of my abilities a blog where I...
Private Equity Firms DC
I know there are many websites/resources online where anyone can find lists of investment banks in different locations around the US (from BB to boutique ). I was wondering if anyone knew of any similar resources that have listings of PE shops around the country. I am interested in finding out what...
(J)obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Ok fellas, sometimes we take things a little too far and little too seriously. Though few will accept this fact of life: The road to your goals often starts with letting go of the desire. Some of you haven't quite accepted this fact and I am not about to preach it again. Just want you to relax,...
Winter Training and Work Program
Hey guys, just wanted to send out a reminder about the Anex Advantage program if you're looking to find a job in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or a Hedge Fund... AnEx Advantage is now accepting applications for their Winter Break program. The AnEx Advantage combines world class training with...
Build Your Own CDO
Have you ever dreamed of building your very own CDO ? Do you think you could master the fragile alchemy of blending Z-tranche crap with A-rated paper to outperform the market? Well now you can. And I'm going to lead the charge by putting together my own CDO and reporting its results to you on a...
Warren Hellman, former Lehman president, Hellman & Friedman founder, avid bluegrass fan and endurance athlete, dies at 77
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/20/business/warren…
Former MS M&A / KKR here to field questions
In the spirit of thanksgiving, I have decided to host a thread where you can ask all you ever wanted about banking or PE . Please feel free to ask away.
Asian Megafund Private Equity Fund consideration - Help Needed
Hi everyone, Having read some of the great posts here, would love to get opinions on my current situation regarding potential Asia Megafund Offers. At stage doesnt want to disclose the name of the funds yet as it is not finalised, but will disclose it once it is all finalised, at this stage think of...
Deloitte S&O to PE?
I accepted an offer with Deloitte S&O and am very excited about working there for at least a couple of years. Ultimately however, my dream job would be in PE (and maybe someday VC). Any advice on how to get there? I know Deloitte doesn't have the PE exit opps of Bain, or the other MBBs, but I have...
Assignment from an MD of a PE fund
So I met this MD of a pretty good PE fund yesterday. I tried to convince him that despite having just one Ibankng internship, I am a good PE candidate and have all the passion and drive to do the job of an analyst. I told him about the modeling skills that I learnt during one of the Ibanking...
Datastream and Thomson one banker
Anyone here familiar with one of these two programs? Im trying to get a list of UK PE backed IPOs , but I have no experience w the programs.. Any help would be appreciated.. Thx
Is JPM underrepresented in PE recruiting?
Looking at large PE firm bios, not much representation from JPM despite them having the largest analyst classes...am I missing something or do they not have much traction for PE recruiting? I would think that if they don't recruit well for MF , there would be a greater amount in large MM's but it...
WSO's Most Wanted CEOs
Inspired by a recent employer attractiveness survey , Jorge, an obscure yet devastatingly handsome writer for the world’s premiere finance community, Wall Street Oasis, has decided to run a survey on who are the most attractive CEO’s in Wall Street to work for. Choosing from over 20 nominees...
Nursing homes and adult day care providers industry
Seems like these types of healthcare providers are in for a great ride.. I'm looking to get your thoughts and industry views on them. I've heard mixed reviews regarding adult day cares as there is usually a funding gap that is looked to be filled by government grants.. etc.
IB -> Buyside. Headhunters reaching out.
Hey guys, I am a 1st year analyst at a BB bank in the West Coast and have been receiving a good amount of headhunter emails regarding preparing for buyside recruiting (private equity, hedge fund, vc , etc). They are all asking for some background informaton including an updated resume and a few...
MM PE Firms and Investment Banking Boutiques
Hey Guys, I wanted to get your opinions on something I recently noticed. Obviously top boutiques place at least fairly well into megafunds and larger PE firms. But from looking around on MM PE firms' websites (CIVC, Castanea , Weston Presidio, etc), it seems that these boutiques aren't represented...
Deciding between job offers
Hey guys, Need a little help here. So after landing a gig doing corp fin at moodys and BR advisory at Deloitte . Which one would you take with the consideration that I would like to go into ER or S &T prob and so on... And also taking into consideration that I plan to go into a solid MBA program...
PE/VC Conflict of Interest - Diversification
Theoretically, the investors in VCPE funds are, like investors in publicly traded securities, sufficiently well diversified to ignore idiosyncratic risk. However, the actual managers of the funds are not, even in theory, well diversified, for two reasons: 1. Direct compensation from profits - 2% +...
Your future empire: what’s it like?
WSO just hit 40,000 members and the last time I checked (minus the trolls and a few odd d-bags) you will probably find some of the most intelligent, entrepreneurial, and ambitious people the world has to offer, all in a single community. The countless threads on exit ops, interview preps, school...
Wharton Advanced Seminar on PE 2011
Morning monkeys, Born into a low-key emerging market with an abysmal education system (seriously I never quite get why Americans keep complaining about their colleges, dude at least you have freedom of speech, and that means at least you're allowed to talk/inquire just about everything. Anyway, I...
Great Point Partners (GPP)
Does anyone have any information on Great Point Partners in Greenwich? They are recruiting on campus at my school directly out of undergrad which I thought was surprising. Apparently manage $400M so not a fraud like some other "PE" firms that have tried to post on our JobLink. Has anyone worked...
Military Officer to Private Equity
WSO , I've lurked for a bit and am looking for some mentor ship and advice. I spent six years in the Marine Corps as an Intelligence Officer and am currently an MBA Candidate at Fuqua. I've spent the first half of my MBA experience talking to current bankers with backgrounds ranging from a Deputy...
Buss Dev/Strategic Acquisitions Group good idea?
Have a friend that went to law school now in first year of banking (straight from school to banking). Has offer to join, after completion of first year, internal business development / acquisitions group for a large financial institution (obviously which would be specializing in FIG acquisitions)....
Clairvest Capital - Toronto
Anyone heard of them or know their reputation?
Weekend Wars: Sell side vs. Buy side
The dream and desolation of the high finance world. Which path to the upper crust of middle-class suburban boredom do I take? Do I jump to the buy side? Do I stick it out in this simian hell of pitch books and Excel? Which is really right for me? A friendly look in the rearview at how simply the...
Sleep: The Cousin of Death
Much ado about Nathan's hot dogs and the Dragon Coaster @ Coney Island.... Ferris Bueller: Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Why might I quote that of all things, today? Simple, because the secret of getting to where you want to be is in...
Forbes 400 Richest Americans
As if hearing Edmundo’s question of who is rich , Forbes magazine released their list of the 400 richest Americans. Topping the list as usual is Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates, with Bershire's Warren Buffet in 2nd and Oracle's Larry Ellison in 3rd. So where are the bankers ? Of the top 200, 50...
Planning for PE and Fund recruiting
Hi all, Most of the people here are college kids looking to break in, but what are some must do's and suggested actions to take for 1st year and 2nd year analysts (not necessarily IB only) looking to go into PE , hedge funds, restructuring, etc? Please share your stories of how you started preparing...
Bain PE analyst
Hi, I have an upcoming first round with Bain Private Equity. Would anyone mind sharing with me what the interview is like/might be like. This is for an analyst position out of undergrad. Also, any information about what the work is like, culture, compensation, and what people do after a couple year...
"Let me know when you're in town"
I had an interview with a PE firm in my hometown over the phone today...it went okay, not great (though it lasted the full half-hour). At the end of the interview, the guy was like: "Here's the deal. We're small and looking to hire more a couple more people but we don't really have a timeline. Why...
Real Estate Private Equity Fund PPMs
Hi, Good place to read and get an idea of how to write a Real Estate Fund PPM? Any difference between traditional PE fund and REPE fund PPMs? Any info is appreciated. Thanks!
HP dumpster to PE fundster
By now, we've all hear about the Mark Hurd scandal . But what hasn't been mentioned as readily is the axed-CEO market. Other than jail or a prominent role in facilities engineering at the same company, where is a C-level exec to go once he becomes the media's latest lynch puppet burning in effigy?
London firms who hire analysts?
Does anyone know which firms in London hire analysts straight from university? I know BX ...anyone else?
Top Cities for Private Equity in US and Internationally
Just out of curiosity, what would be your top 5 or so private equity markets in the US and Internationally for private equity activity? Obviously, NYC is tops in the US, but I'm assuming that Chicago, Houston, Dallas, and DC probably get a fair share, right? Also, even though Euro cities are...
How to Jump to the Buyside After Your First Year
So now that your first year bonus has hit your bank account, you're realizing that the real reason you got into banking was to get OUT of banking, and you've got your sights set on hopping to private equity as soon as possible. And why not? Why waste another year of your life being miserable if you...
Private Equity vs Consulting?
Hey everyone, I am currently a first year analyst at an M&A group of my bank. I really appreciate the learning opportunities and experiences I am getting but am having some questions/doubts about next steps in my career path that I was hoping this forum could help with.
Leaving Vista for Startup?
I'm currently with one of Vista's portfolio companies and I'm thinking about starting my own consulting firm. Initially, I'd need to lean on current clients for revenue. While there are no non-compete issues or IP conflicts, I'm uneasy about pitching this concept to my company since Vista owns a...
PE recovery?
George Roberts and Henry Kravis are first cousins. I bet their childhood games in post-WW 2 Tulsa, Oklahoma weren't the typical "Cowboys vs Indians" fare. Perhaps they were, with the caveat of Custer buying out Sitting Bull's arrow supply prior to Little Bighorn. More than half a century later, the...
PE summer internships?
Just wondering how likely it is to get a PE summer internship is a city like Toronto. I'm heading into my junior (3rd) year and I'm going to start networking with some alumni soon. I was just wondering what I should say if someone says I need to go into IBD before I can go into PE . Should I say,...
Hedge Fund Vs Private Equity Pay Post IBD
Where does one usually make the most money on the buy-side as an employee? Not really interested in VC .
Slow Period in P/E
Is there an industry standard 'slow period' (e.g. Jan/Feb) for PE or is it highly dependent on a particular firms' deal status. The reason I ask is I wanted to attempt to get my foot in the door w/ a PE company (local South Florida MM firm(s)) by asking to do an unpaid internship before I head to...
If you could be any one of these in 5 years, which would it be?
5 years down the road you are assured one of these positions, what do you choose? Managing Director at a top Investment Bank Managing Director at a top Private Equity firm Portfolio Manager at a Hedge Fund Partner at a top Venture Capital firm
This is HUGE!!!
So I have a big netwroking meeting this week with an alum who I've never met before but so happens to be from my hometown. He is a President at a PE firm in Boston. I was looking to get into PE after I spent a few years in IB but if I can get into PE right away that would be great. The problem is...
Find me a job and I'll give you my first weeks pay
Once hired by the firm, after I receive my first paycheck, I am willing to pay my first weeks salary to the individual whose efforts resulted in me being hired by the firm. I am looking for an entry level (0-3yrs) position in Asset Management or private equity. Some responsibilities I would like to...
bay area PE shops
are there any reputable PE shops in the bay area/west coast, or is the financial landscape basically dominated by venture capital?
Is MBA a Good Choice for me
I would like some advice from this forum. I know their have been posts similar to mine on this site. I am a rising manager at a Big Four accounting firm with 5 years of experience and a CPA . My ultimate goal is to work within Private Equity. I have networked with several professionals within...
Buyout Blunders or Distressed Dandies?
With more stringent FDIC regulations taking hold, buyout shops such as Moelis and Carlyle have taken to purchasing small banks (
Jumping into PE after BB analyst experience
Hi guys, I just entering my second year analyst level at a BB Investment bank in London and looking to jump into PE either after my second year or in my third year. I would like to know the recruiting procedures at both London and New York for big PE shops like Blackstone, KKR etc etc. I know in the...
NFL PLAYER SPENDS SUMMER AS PE INTERN
As a current collegiate athlete and prospective monkey I feel the inherent responsibility to bring to the attention of this forum any professional athletes attempting to make a name for them selves on the Street. While many NFL players spent their free time during this summer's lockout New England...
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