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Hellman & Friedman - Interview London
I am looking for more information regarding the interview process of H&F in London. - How many rounds? (more or less) - Type of interviews? (case based, consulting style?) - What to expect? If anyone could add color it would be highly appreciated
Adams Street Partners Secondaries Group
Hey everyone-- I am currently a senior in undergrad (somewhat of a target, think mid-low ivy league) and I am recruiting for an analyst position with the secondaries division at Adams Street. Just wanted to see if anyone could speak to the quality of the analyst program, and what type of deals this...
Re-recruiting for PE while unemployed
A bit of context: Associate at a small, fairly new middle-market PE platform. I tossed my name in the hat and accepted the offer with the understanding that at some point it'd be a hybrid (2-3 days/week in-person) work environment and fully in-person later on, but it has been purely remote (aside...
Net working capital and deferred revenue, SaaS Deal.
Hey all, we are closing on a SaaS acquisition and one of the key sticking points in the PA is regarding working capital as it relates to deferred revenue. Targetco bills 100% of revenue upfront on a cash basis, they do not book it as deferred revenue. When we pushed back on the owner he argues that...
Cerberus Email Format?
Title says it all. I've tried reaching out with [email protected] and [email protected] but it keeps bouncing. Would love to get in touch with them, if anyone the format please share!
Leave small shop and try for off-cycles or stay and hope fund grows
Would appreciate some guidance for ib internships and off cycle programs, m trying to break in with new pe experience from a small fund
Brookfield Toronto
There seems to be a lot of mixed reviews on Brookfield in terms of culture and compensation. While I know Brookfield as a platform is great with a ton of capital and strong deal pipeline, it would be great if someone with first or second-hand experience working there could chime in on the above. I'm...
Weighing SA offers: BB IB (NY, NY) vs Software Investing (Boston, MA) vs Direct Lending (LA, CA)
Hi all, currently struggling to weigh a few offers I have. For context, I think I could potentially see myself making a career out of entrepreneurship or software PE/VC. That being said, I know interests change, and I'd like to look at things from a different angle: what would objectively look the...
Family Offices vs MFs
Hey guys, I'm currently a second year analyst at an EB (Evercore / PJT / CVP) and looking to make the jump to PE. I've had a few interviews, mainly with MFs, and have a few upcoming with large family offices (think Soros, Dell, etc.). Obviously, this forum is full with info on the MFs, but I can't...
Career Advice: Which career should I pursue?
Hey guys this is my first discussion, so please bear with me. I just started my bachelor studies and want to figure out which kind of career I want to aim for (at least for now). My profile: Really interested in things finance, money management, analysis, strategy I've especially been interested in...
Timeline for PE Recruiting - Straight out of Undergrad
Hello--what is the timeline for PE recruiting for MF PE firms straight out of undergrad? Does it begin Junior year spring and then interviews Fall of Senior year? Any insights are appreciated. Thank you.
Houston IB - Non-O&G Exits?
Junior that will be interning at a Houston EB wanting to stay in Houston for my IB stint. I want to know how difficult it is to recruit for PE in energy-related industries like industrials / infrastructure / renewables. Do I have a chance at non-O&G MF PE (NY/SF) coming from a top HOU energy shop?...
WSJ: Private-Equity Recruiter Pledges to Consider More Diverse Candidates
More discriminations against White Males: https://www.wsj.com/articles/private-equity-recru… Private-Equity Recruiter Pledges to Consider More Diverse Candidates Jensen Partners, a search firm for the alternative-investment industry, said more than half of the candidates it will consider for...
Anyone looking for an IB/PE tutor?
Hi all I am a PE professional looking to tutor anyone seeking prep prior to entering the market. There are courses out there on everything but those are typically generic whereas my intention is to provide insight into your key focus areas/ concerns. For anyone looking for a tutor, please feel free...
Ares Management PE Analyst Salary
Does anybody know what the Private Equity Analyst salary is at Ares Management Corporation? I’m curious whether the firm increased it?
Learning about deal opportunities
Hi all, For context, I'm a Singaporean who's just completed a contract gig in PE, and about to start a permanent role with a mid-market fund in Asia. Still early in my investing career, but I've been thinking a lot about the sourcing aspect of private equity. Based on what I've seen so far, it's not...
Private Equity Conditional Offers
Hi all, I just had a question because I don’t think this has been explicitly stated to me. Are private equity roles conditional to you completing your analyst stint? For example, if I sign an offer to start in summer 2022, can I not quit my IB position now, and do something else until the role...
Looking for somebody who has nothing better to do than help answer an equity question....
I'm a commercial broker - the kind everybody loves to hate. I make good money doing brokerage, but for past few years I've been buying and selling 1-2 properties a year. I'd say I have a track record of 10 deals now, and while I don't tend to hold very long (
Rothschild (LDN) M&A or Debt Advisory/Restructuring?
Hi guys, I've been fortunate enough to get a summer internship at Rothschild and I have to choose between either M&A or Debt Advisory/Restructuring (Rothschild put DCM and restructuring under the same group), but I don't know what to pick! I'm drawn towards restructuring as I find the debt analysis...
Entry level role with no experience to break into private equity or IB or Corp Dev
Hello fellow monkeys ! I am 27 yo, French and got a Master Audit/Finance from non-target school. My experience: 6 months at PwC as a back office auditor 1+ Year as a co-founder and kind of the "CFO" of my own company. (Doing accounting, financial analysis, legal, product management, supplier...
PE Associate Offer - Relo Package
Hello, I am considered to be in the interview process with a SWF fund for a PE associate position. One of my biggest concerns which I have not been able to find an opportunity to ask my headhunter is relocation assistance. These headhunters call people from all over the places in the US, and in my...
REIT to REPE sponsor
Hello all! I currently work as an acquisitions analyst at a large public REIT. I started off working in the operations department as a utilities analyst. My question is, do public REITs offer good “experience” (something to show as a sort of track record) when it comes to forming your own...
Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry Survey 2021
I am delighted to invite you to participate in our survey on strategic developments and trends likely to impact the private equity and venture capital (PE&VC) industry in the coming years. Great if the community can help here. Your input will be valuable to help us identify evolving industry trends,...
Book recommendation for recent REPE analyst
Hi all, I recently started a new job as a REPE analyst. I have some fundamental understanding of real estate investment but is lacking in specific knowledge regarding the private equity structure, for example, the tax and investment structure, modelling and such. Wondering if there is a good...
What do LPs envy about GP role?
Thought it might be interesting to hear what folks think LPs envy about what the GP role? Clearly the roles are very different with GPs being at the coal face of sourcing, deal execution, value creation and exit. While LPs are allocating to funds managed by GP based on the LP organization's strategy...
Secondary PE out of undergrad?
Currently an undergrad senior with FT offers from a non-high tier IB and a secondary PE shop. I already know what I'm getting from the investment bank, but the secondary Private Equity industry grabbed my attention because it seemed like less "dummy work" than banking. I've been searching for forums...
Abandoning Private equity
I have now spent 3-4 years at a top BB followed by 2 years at a upper MM private equity fund. Making about $500k all-on cash comp and just starting to get carry. Likely going to give that up to do business school (interview with HBS and waiting to hear back from GSB). After business school I want to...
Compensation PE Netherlands/BENELUX?
Can someone provide high level guidance on PE compensation at a middle market PE fund for different positions: ie. Associate, Investment Manager, Partner. It would also be helpful to get a sense of the breakout between base, bonus and carry.
PE internship at investment arm of insurance company vs. MM IB internship
Hi all, I'm a college junior recruiting for PE and IB internships. I've received an offer as a private equity analyst at an investment arm of an insurance company. I was hoping someone could provide insight on how this opportunity might stack up against MM or boutique IB positions as far as...
Private Equity Executive Summary
If you had to condense the executive summary what would deem critical to keep in when pitching? I would personally think the following: Brief Business Description, Competitive Advantage / USP, Entry Multiple Thoughts?
Private Equity Interview - Model & Investment Memo template?
All - would anyone be willing to share an Excel and/or PPT template they successfully used to prep for a Private Equity interview (think case interview with three statement Excel model, investment memo complete with investment thesis, biz/market overview, transaction analysis, valuation outputs,...
Two offers - Need help deciding
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Two offers - Need advice for first job out of uni
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Engineering to Private Equity
Hi all, Long time lurker first time poster. I am keen to get some advice from you guys on moving from Engineering to LMM PE. I graduated in 2018 with honors in Mechanical Engineering. I've had two years of Strategy Consulting within an engineering context and now 18 months in a Systems Engineering...
Leaving IB After 1 Year for PE Analyst Role
Hey guys–so I am working at a BB tech group out in SF as a first-year analyst. I am currently interviewing with Accel-KKR, Battery Ventures and Spectrum Equity. These are the types of places that I would want to end up at anyways after a full two years in banking. Any thoughts on leaving banking...
How do you feel about PE Firms having Giant Internal Ops Teams?
Starting to see more and more PE / VC firms have full teams of operations / consultants. I wanted to start a discussion on this topic and see how you all felt about this. As a current, former, or hopeful private equity investor / associate / principal, do you like that there are entire teams...
Sub 1 Year Consulting to Investment Banking
Hey all, I work in a pretty good consulting firm (non-MBB, however) and deal mostly with Financial and PE Clients. I've done mostly Due Diligences for target companies. I am 4 months in and realize I'd rather just do the finance heavy (modeling) work that IB entails. I've also realized I want to end...
2+2+2 IB, Consulting, Start-up > PE?
Hi WSO, Student at a UK target uni If you do 2 years in IBD, then 2 in consulting and then PE/VC or after consulting, do an additional 2 years at a start-up and then move to PE/VC Would this be frowned upon or seen as positive? I thought that doing this route might allow me see exactly what I want...
As a current first year MBB analyst should I recruit this year or next year for private equity?
I a currently an incoming first year analyst in the MBB who is planning on entering Private Equity. I am wondering what are the pros and cons of recruiting for private equity during my 1st year versus my 2nd year. Also, what percentage of consultants recruit in their first year, as compared to their...
An Analyst / Associate's Checklist
I wanted to put together a learning plan which tracks useful links / resources to read ahead of starting my PE stint in a couple months. Appreciate if the community can provide ideas to improve this list. Hopefully this can also help people be more prepared as they embark on their career in IB...
Need JV equity partners
Doea anyone know a private equity firm that wants to JV on new construction and rehab deals? I'm looking for $100k up to $5M. I'm a loan broker. My clients are often short on capital.
RE Private Equity fund raising
Need contact for raising fund in the form of Equity for a real estate portfolio in Northern Ontario. Will like to get in touch with someone working in real estate PE firm. We are looking to raise $1.5 million and willing to offer finders fee if the deal gets closed.
Reasons to work in Secondary Transactions PE vs Mainstream PE?
I'm having a hard time assessing the difference between the work you perform as an analyst in Secondary Transactions PE vs Mainstream PE, in my head the ST PE one would be a Mainstream PE, but for funds and with less value drivers to create value from.
IB Associate vs PE Analyst
Some context: I am currently an ASO-1 at a US BB The opportunity is for a (Senior) Analyst at a UMM PE / Growth Equity fund Based on my DD, below are reasons why I am considering this (even though it may sound absurd): Lifestyle : Hours will be ~30% lesser (~ 60h vs 90h weeks) Sector :...
Disillusioned with Recruiting and the Expectations of Employers
I'm a 3rd year at a semi-target (think UMich, Northwestern, Berkeley, UCLA) studying Math and the past few summers I've worked at several different T1 hedgefunds. Honestly, I loved the experiences and there is really nothing more interesting than a job that pays for you to learn every single day....
Carry Negotiations at a New PE/Growth Fund
Hi All, Long time reader, first time poster. I have spent the last two years working as the foundational associate at a first time PE/Growth shop. For 20 months I was the only junior member of the investing team (everyone else is a partner), and as such have completed all our materials, due...
LMM Comp Input
Currently working at a lower middle market PE fund (think $300M AUM), generalist. Recently was promoted after ~2.5 years from Analyst to Associate and looking for overall input as to whether I should start looking for other firms. Some background - * Started straight out of college at a very low...
PE (Buyout) Asso. vs. Well-known Crypto VC Investment Asso.
Hi guys, need some help here. I interned at MS IBD and have been working in PE for 3 years as an Analyst. Lately I have received 2 associate offers, PE vs. Crypto VC Investment. Both are investment roles with great senior exposure for having small/startup teams. The PE fund is a TMT buyout fund that...
New to WSO + Industries—Looking for Insight into Consulting + Finance
Hey everyone, I never thought I’d be here, but after my first internship experience at a boutique revenue operations consulting firm this summer, my interest in finance/consulting has grown tremendously. I didn’t exactly know where this post was applicable since it touches a few sectors, so I...
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