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How can you tell if a finance guy has no interest or genuinely has no time
Works at mf pe Response rate is sporadic but texts are meaningful and paragraphs long when he does reply Don't live together
Data Science at PE Firm vs PM at FANG
What would be suggested for long-term growth? Doing growth-related data science at a private equity firm or a role as a monetization pm in a FANG-related company? What are possible growth areas after the job at a PE firm? I'm concerned that a career in PM would plateau.
Breaking into Private Equity after being a Product Manager for 3 years?
Hi Everyone - First time on this forum! I'm currently a Product Manager at Microsoft and I've been so for the past 3.5 years right after undergrad (I graduated from Harvard). I never really gave finance a look until recently when I started becoming really unhappy with my job and started asking some...
LA Based Headhunters
Hi everyone, Anyone knows any good headhunter firms that places people into Private Equity shops in LA?
2022 vs 2023 Oncycle
Thanks everyone for the help on this forum. 2020 college grad here that recently lateraled into IB as 2021 analyst (previously in another industry so had to take a year back). Given 2022 on-cycle hasn't kicked off yet. Would I be recruiting for 2023 PE oncycle, and would the timeline be different...
Investor Relations Compensation at Mega Funds "the dilemma"
Hello Chimps, In terms of background top unis MSc (Oxbridge), good grades, good internships, very social, and inclined more to the nature of IR roles than acquisition roles even though I am capable of both. I am interested in knowing how big the disparity in compensation is as I weigh offers to...
Will potential tax changes accelerate deal activity and closed deals in 2021?
Any tax experts here? I believe when tax regulations change, the changes are often implemented retroactively (by a bit)? If this is the case, all the articles (today's WSJ, yesterday's FT, among many others) about a surge of deals (being pulled ahead to close before any potential increase in tax...
Stay at Large Bank or go to (smaller) Hedge Fund/Private Equity Firm?
Hi all, I have a question that I haven't been able to really find any answers to online. If you think you've seen a thread before that addresses the question I have, please feel free to post it. I'm largely looking for people's opinions/advice. I currently have a position at Goldman Sachs...
EB5 and Traditional Capital Raising
Hi All, My company raised about 50MM in 2014 through the EB5 program. Since then, we have invested the capital and are getting a 15% ROI. We would like to raise another 100MM now that we know our strategy is successful. We are looking at branching out into traditional capital but that is not my...
PE Diversity Recruiting Post MBA
Which PE firms have the best diversity recruiting programs for full time MBA recruiting. I am going into a small-cap consumer PE firm for my summer internship and would like to move to a bigger firm post MBA.
Placement Agent Interview Coming Up - Any Insights?
Hey guys, I've an interview coming up in a couple of days with a placement agent firm. Today they shared the following agenda for the interview: Fund evaluation exercise CV and skills interview Project management and job description Company background Reasoning exercise Each of the above is a 30-min...
Shoot holes into my why PE -> IB (SA)
I was initially attracted to investment banking because it offers greater exposure to deals. Even during my current internship at [PE firm], the part that excited me the most was when I was involved in the due diligence process for our new investments. But I always found myself spending more time on...
Serial Job Hopper?
My questions is essentially, how often can you switch jobs before getting a reputation as a job hopper? My background is: 2.5 years in MO Finance @ BB (MS / GS / JP) ---> 1 year in FO (Portfolio / Divestments team ) @ small Infra PE fund ---> 1.5 years in FO (Investments team) @ Japanese Infra PE...
Summer Rotational Analyst- is it valuable for aspiring Investment Banking students?
I have three options for a Summer 2022 internship. First one is as a Rotational Summer Analyst at Jefferies (business lines in rotation are Investment Banking, Fixed Income, and Equities). Second one is Global Quantitative Analytics Summer Analyst at BoA (part of Global Risk team). Third one is...
Lateraling between banks
Hi everyone. I’m a first year analyst in an average to weak coverage bulge bracket group. I’m considering switching to a considerably better group at a different bank after my first year. Like a lot of people here my goal is to work in PE at hopefully a good firm. A few questions — really...
NYU Stern PE Recruiting
I asked this question in a earlier hedge fund forum but I wanted to ask abt private equity as well. I know Stern is a t5 business school and if I grind can I get PE looks out of ug? Also I wanna say sorry if i come across as a dumb young kid who's acting cocky and stuff. I'm just really interested...
Growth Equity -> PE
Hey, I was wondering how common is it to go from top GE (Summit/TA) to MF/UMM PE?
CEE region vs DACH region for VC?
Which one is the better region to be / focus on in the coming years for VC investments?
UVA McIntire vs Duke vs Brown
I was recently accepted to Duke, UVA, and Brown, but I'm wondering which one I should choose if I want to go into IB straight out of college. To give some perspective, I was accepted as Echols Scholar & College Science Scholar to UVA, and was accepted to Duke and Brown regularly. Im wondering which...
VC vs Hedge Fund
Lets say you are at the beginning of your career, just out of college and have an offer from a VC firm (Investment Analyst position) from which you would go on to do more VC later on an Asset Management firm (Equity Analyst position) from which you would aim to move on to a boutique L/S hedgefund....
College freshman
Im currently a college freshman, but I have enough credits by my university to have sophomore standing. Can i apply to internships that are for sophomores even though technically I am a freshman. (i do plan on graduating in 4 years though)
Pursuing a MBA while being in PE
Has anyone ever heard of someone pursuing a MBA while working full time in a PE shop? A pretty ambitious arrangement, but was wondering if that has ever happened before. Thanks
Emerging Manager in Emerging Markets
We are small LMM investors focused on SaaS. We are seeing growing competition that is raising prices, so we are exploring new ideas to gain an edge. One area of investing that has interested me since my days in PE is LMM PE in Emerging markets. I understand this is fraught with legal problems...
Booth vs. Kellogg for MBA
Hello, I'm currently in the fortunate position to have been accepted to Booth with a significant scholarship and also Kellogg with some money as well. I'm looking to transition into Private Equity either in the Midwest or in the Southern US. Currently have a background in Restructuring/Transaction...
Corporate Venture Capital or IB?
Short background I am finishing my MSc this summer at a well-known European university and have ~1.5 years of internship experience at boutique IBs (1 year as a working student, 0.5 year as a full time student). I have an offer from a corporate venture capital and a tech-focused boutique IB in the...
Best undergraduate university for VC/PE, Entrepreneurship, or Product Management
Hi, I am a high school senior who was admitted to several universities. My top choices are the University of Chicago, UC Berkeley (College of Letters), Carnegie Mellon University (Information Systems program), and Georgia Tech (College of Computing). I will probably pursue Computer Science at...
Bain Capital: PIPE Summer Analyst 2022
Hey Everyone, just thought I would start a thread talking about Bain Cap's PIPE SA for summer 2022.
Lateral PE Recruiting
Hey all - long time lurker, first time posting on here. Currently an associate at relatively large middle market shop finishing up my first year on its growth equity team. For context, was in banking prior to my current role. I mostly enjoy my role, the work's interesting and most of the team's...
State of the Quantamental Investment Mandate
Hi all, MS student in Computer Science at a top school with previous IB and buyside internships during my undergrad. I'd say I have pretty solid fundamental finance knowledge and solid quant skills. I wondered if anyone has any knowledge of the quantamental space such as names of funds running...
What Is The Best Path To Private Equity For Me?
I'm looking to attend UChicago next year with a major in economics with a specialization in business economics (I know that business econ is seen as a "cop-out" major by some, but I genuinely feel that it is more applicable to my career trajectory and more catered towards my interests). What do you...
Is Low tier BB IBD > Top tier REPE > Corporate PE possible?
I am an IBD associate at a low-tier BB. While I failed to land an offer of corporate PE, I may have an opportunity to join a REPE with a good brand name and solid deal flows. This REPE not only does asset-level investments but also is very proactive in corporate-level deals. These deals, though...
BDT Capital Partners
Does anyone know more about the recruitment process for BDT and the SA class size for BDT Capital Partners? BDT does OCR at my school and past posts don't really touch on the recruiting process so has anyone gone through recruiting for BDT?
Lateraling from MBB to PE
Hi, I'm thinking about focusing on jumping from MBB to PE after reasonable amount of time in consulting. I'm affiliated with PE practice within the consulting firm, however want to make sure i have all the necessary skills to make the jump. Therefore I would like to ask for your opinion on the...
Moving from Corporate Strategy to PE/VC (w/ IBD background) - Thoughts? Has anyone done this before?
Hi everyone! Does anyone have any thoughts about the likelihood / how possible it is to move from Corporate Strategy to PE (maybe VC) when I have an IB background? Has anyone made a similar move? For some context, I recently started a role in Corporate Strategy at a high-growth, pretty well-known...
Difference between Infra PE vs traditional pe modelling
Hi all, I have a modeling exam and interview coming up for an Infra-focused PE. For the purpose of passing the test, I was wondering about the difference between infra PE vs traditional PE modeling exam. I would like to ask how your experience was. What variables/inputs were you given with? From my...
Private Equity Firm with OEM Auto Dealerships
My team is working with OEM Auto Dealerships around the country and we are looking for an investment firm that has businesses such as these in their portfolio. I've had buyers who are financially qualified but were not approved by Ford and others as a result of not having sufficient dealership...
Howdy Interactive
Profit first micro private equity fund, focusing on expanding horizontally by purchasing simple, outsource-able, profitable companies doing $500k/yr in net profit.
Should I move to PE as an analyst or an associate?
If you have the choice, do you think it's better to stay on and do your two years in banking, get the background training you need and then move to PE as an associate? Or would you look to make the jump if you were e.g. Analyst 2? Any advice is welcome - I am trying to figure out where will I learn...
PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) Modeling Question
People, Can you help me with the situation below? Situation - PIPE investment by Fund A in Company B - Company B Mkt Cap @ Transaction: $1 bn - Company B Shareholders' Structure @ Transaction: 45% Controlling & 55% Free Float - Company B Total Debt @ Transaction: $700 mm - Company B Cash @...
Q&A: Associate at MM Private Equity fund
Hey WSO, I’m a first-time poster and longtime reader. I have some downtime on account of MLK Jr. Day and wanted to take the time to give back to the community and provide some insight on my career decisions I’ve made along the way. Non-target LAC (e.g. Little Ivies) Interned at BB in Operations...
AGC Equity Partners
Anyone have any colour on AGC Equity Partners? Understand that they operate on a pledge model (i.e. raise capital on a deal-by-deal basis rather than raising a 'fund' which they then deploy on multiple investments) with historically LPs mainly being from the Middle East. Any idea of what the split...
Ardian vs. Bridgepoint
Hi guys, I received an internship offer for both PE firms in the title (buyout). To me, they seem to be fairly similar regarding fund size (Ardian is a bit larger), sector investments, and brand. Personal fit was good for both. Which one would you choose and why? Thanks for your help!
PE (Megafund) Sales - What's the culture, WLB, and exit opp landscape?
Currently in advanced discussions with a leading Megafund regarding a role in their NYC Sales division and was wondering generally what the culture, WLB, and exit opps are like. Currently in a great role at a BB in Private Banking and thinking about whether the PE Sales path would be worth leaving a...
Forecasting line items
Apologies if this is a dumb question. When doing a case study given a ticker and no template/instructions, how do you forecast out CFO if there are like 20 line items? Should I just group them into general working capital inputs (AR, AP, accrued expenses, etc) and go from there?
Private Equity to Corporate Strategy / Tech - advice?
Monkeys - I'm a first year Associate at a MM PE firm in NY, and previously did two years at a top BB. After spending the last ~8 months getting completely grinded (not to mention 2 years in IB) in an all virtual environment, I find myself constantly thinking about the life experiences I am missing,...
REPE associate Comp, hours, and culture?
Hi all, looking to recruit in the near future and had some questions. What can one expect for all in comp at Blackstone/Brookfield/Starwood at the associate (post banking) role for investment or M&A associate? Is there a big difference between firm cultures and hours or can it be assumed that top...
Should I get MBB experience before jumping into PE?
I received a VA offer from an MBB company and a junior investment analyst offer from a PE firm (~200M EUR AUM), both in the CEE region, pay is comparable. Since I have only done one internship at a tech-focused boutique IB, would it make sense to first do consulting for 2 years and then try to join...
Alternatives to REPE Acquisitions
Hey Monkeys, I've got a few years of CRE experience. I spent some time doing fp&a stuff, spent a year in REPE acquisitions at a boutique, spent a year as a debt/equity broker at a pretty well known shop / for a well known group, got canned due to Covid and have spent the last year-ish as one of two...
Consulting to PE/HF: HELP !!
Need help/guidance on making the change from consulting to private equity/ hedge fund Background - Undergraduate: Computer Science (Foreign: From Top 50 universities in the country) Post-Undergrad: - Masters in Management (Finance focus) (East Cost Top 20 universities) - Incoming MBA at M7 (East...
Tattoos on Finance
Hi everyone, I wanted to create a thread on this topic, I currently work on PE Infra&Energy at a large pension fund in Mexico, also I have like 25 tattoos, non of them visible with a whole suit. At my past job as a market risk analyst in another pension fund, people were used to my tattoos and even...
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