The deal velocity in secondaries is significantly higher than in M&A and direct PE— you’ll work on more deals in a summer than you would in two years in M&A/direct PE. Hours are similar to traditional IB groups, although it slightly depends on the firm. 
 

Source: I work at a secondary fund. 

 

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