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2025 analyst recruiting timeline
Was wondering if anyone had heard anything about when applications open for 2025 analyst programs? I know that Warburg Pincus already opened but haven't heard about anyone else.
Buyside pain points - press till it hurts
Alrighttt let's talk about it - we all bitch about banking all the time What do you hate the most about PE? I will start Maybe you guys have it better than me but does anyone hate being the most junior guy in PE and start turning comments again? I am working a PE firm (ignore the title) with a...
Why is Blackstone so dominant?
I am just curious what contributed to such marvellous success of Blackstone as a firm. I mean at least from AUM perspective it is the largest firm and it’s closest competitor Apollo is around $400 billion short. Furthermore everybody is talking about it. If somebody works there or knows about its...
What sucks about PE diligence?
Hey guys, clearly doing some user interviews and I'd really appreciate it if folks in Private Equity/IB could address some of my questions below. I am trying to figure out how we can use technology to get rid of the redundant tasks so we can actually do the 'fun work' What are the biggest challenges...
MiM vs MiF for IB
Hey guys, I am currently finishing my undergraduate degree in economics from a good university in the UK and am going to do a gap year with work experience before applying for a masters degree. My goal is to go into IB for 1-2 years and then into PE or Growth Equity. Unfortunately my GPA is not that...
TIKEHAU Private Credit vs. ARDIAN Private Equity Infrastructure (internship)
Hello everyone, I have just been selected for an internship within Tikehau Private Debt team and at the same time I’ve been taken on for the following step of an Ardian Infra PE internship. Considering also that I did not receive an internship offer from Ardian at the moment, which one of the two...
Private Equity in Bangkok?
I’m currently in PE in the US at a MM firm and have been thinking about making a move back to Thailand (where I’m from). Does anyone have any advice or thoughts on the PE scene there (regional / local respected shops)? I have some experience sourcing proprietary dealflow in the US and have a...
2025 Full Time Analyst Programs Open
Title- what firms are currently recruiting for full-time for 2025 analyst positions? Thank you all!
How to leverage an Internship at a PE Portfolio company to Break into PE?
Hey guys, so here's some background on me: I'm based in the UK and attend a non-target university. This September, I'll be joining an MM firm to work in M&A. My long-term goal is to either join a UMM/MF PE or GE shop. This summer, before I start my role at the MM firm, I'll be doing a corp dev...
Consumer PE/Growth in NY
Looking to move to NYC and continue with an investor role but optimize for WLB . Currently on the West Coast and making decent comp in PE but working a lot. Not too concerned about comp overall and want to optimize for a great WLB and have time to work on a few things on the side. Ideally still...
Finance career in Emerging Markets, PE
Hey, there. I am junior in college and I have a dream of working at / creating my own PE firm that specializes in emerging markets . I have researched a bit and found there are few big US PE firms (UMMs) engaging in such activity, maybe I am wrong so I will ask you to correct me if so. I haven’t...
Finance career in Emerging Markets
Hey, there. I am junior in college and I have a dream of working at / creating my own PE firm that specializes in emerging markets. I have researched a bit and found there are few big US PE firms engaging in such activity, maybe I am wrong so I will ask you to correct me if so. I haven’t even...
Thoughts about leveraging a BD Role at a large ($> 100B) asset manager onto a deal team...
I recently accepted a job on business development team at a large asset manager. I came from M&A strategy consulting without a heavy finance background, thus any opportunity to transition into the AM world was worth it. My one qualm is that it's not on the deal team (albeit it does liaise with the...
Thoughts on Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)?
Hi all - Just wanted to get anyone's thoughts on CIP? Currently looking at an opportunity with them for an Associate role, specifically Project Finance for Copenhagen Infrastructure Services Co. - their OpCo for greenfield project development. Does anyone have any experiences or anecdotes about the...
How To Leverage Independent Deal Experience As An Undergrad
The title gives a TLDR of what I'm asking, but I'll give a longer explanation here. I'm an undergrad at a state university (most would consider it a semi-target but the university is large and there are a lot of alumni in the metro area so there's actually decent networking to be done in the local...
Going into Corp Dev
If I'm interested in eventually ending up in some sort of corporate development/strategy role, is it worth it to go into PE for 2 years after my IB role? Or should I attempt to move directly from IB into corp dev, bypassing the typical 2 year PE stint? Since I'm in a tech-focused IB group, I'm...
How well did you know your deals for on-cycle?
For those who have participated in on-cycle, how well did you need to know your deals / portcos from the previous summer? Are you expected to accurately recall financials and quantitative data? Can you make up for those shortcomings with perfect model tests and behaviorals? My start date is likely...
Technical question - Revenue sensitivity in LBO Model
Hi all, I have a question re return sensitivities in LBO Models. My understanding of how to sensitize IRR/MOIC with entry/exit multiple is straightforward. However, I sometimes see questions about IRR sensitivities to revenue growth/EBITDA margin. Usually my DT are off because my P&L is not driven...
OPT
Hello fellow chimps, I'm about to begin my MSc in Finance (STEM) at a top public university on the West Coast. As an international student, I'm concerned about the challenges of U.S. immigration and securing employment post-graduation, espcially OPT to HB-1 and general offers. Could anyone share...
Feeling Stuck
Background - 2+ years of experience in middle market sector agnostic private equity firm in an emerging market, Recently switched job as an analyst in sector specialized healthcare fund - I joined this firm to have brand name on resume as I come from non-target background Problem - I have a feeling...
Private Equity in Singapore
What's the landscape for private equity in Singapore? Who are the top firms to work for? What's the process to break in? For context, I'm an incoming FT analyst at a MF PE firm (ignore title) in the States, but I spent some of my childhood in Singapore before moving to the UK for secondary school...
How to ask for more carry
I work in a small renewables fund where a senior principal has recently left the team. I have carried interest in the fund however its a very small allocation. I was an analyst when I was allocated the carry and have since been promoted to associate. We have not made any significant investments and...
PE Analyst in growing firm
Just wondering what the pros and cons are of joining a growing PE Analyst that's rapidly growing. I feel like getting the early start can/should help down the line in terms of politics and getting the investor mindset of the seniors of the firm. On the other hand, it seems quite clear that BB/EB IB...
Is there a point to networking if you have (nepo)?
Hey! I'm a student in Canada and have been pretty busy over the past two years. I've sent tons of cold emails, had lots of chats, and done plenty of mock interviews. I also worked at a Big 5 bank (mid office role tho), interned at a search fund, and had a lmm IB internship in the US this winter,...
Capital raising $50 B fund
Hi monks! Anyone has relevant information on fundraising roles at funds? Career growth? Currently considering joining at VP level, base around £200 (UK) and still not sure about the bonus component. A friend of mine working at a placement agent mentioned he’s getting something around 0.75% of the...
Private Equity in SEA
Can anyone shed light on the PE scene in Southeast Asia (Singapore)? Know a bunch of MFs have a presence there but there's not much intel on WSO. I'd love to get a sense for 1. The top PE players in the space, 2. What it takes to move from a US fund to a Singapore-based fund 3. Why the region...
Golden Gate Capital 2025 Recruiting / Outlook & Perspective
Recently was contacted by Ratio about Golden Gate recruiting for 2025. Was wondering whether anyone had any insight into their recruiting process (coming from banking if that matters) as well as overall culture, trajectory, and comp? Know that they've had a bunch of spinouts as of late (e.g.,...
UBS Actual Buyside Exits 2024 Post-Integration
Read some comments earlier on UBS exits where there was a lot of disagreement, so making this post. What are the actual buy-side exits look like for the firm based on the group? I know LevFin/Sponsors when combined was viewed as a strong group, and would like to know where the AN1s or AN2s are going...
Help Me Choose - UVA or UCLA?
I am a high school senior trying to decide between UVA and UCLA. I am focused on finance, and I want to work in IB, VC, or PE. I know both are good schools, and it sounds like UCLA is better for the West Coast, while UVA is better for the East Coast. Since I don't yet know where I ultimately want to...
Top PE Industry Podcasts
What are some of the top PE industry podcasts?
Is internal reporting at most funds really so Excel & PPT heavy still?
Hi there, I spent some time at a BB before moving into Big Tech. Did a variety of data roles, with my last 4 years running a Finance team (FP&A and Sales Finance). In Big Tech, we used a ton of SQL and other automation so that slides & reports on operational performance were fully automated. This is...
NYC Consumer PE/Growth Funds with decent comp but amazing WLB?
Looking to move to NYC, have always been the dream to spend a couple years in the city. Currently in SF and making decent comp at a growth shop but working a lot. Not too concerned about comp overall and want to optimize for a great WLB and have time to work on a few things on the side. Moving to...
How to Model SaaS Projections for Interviews
Hey WSO - this post is specifically for those of you in IB / Consulting who are interested in breaking into Software Buyout, Growth Buyout, Growth Equity, or Late Stage VC. Now that I'm in the industry, I want to help you guys understand how to actually model out SaaS LBOs, based on Customer Cube...
Wisconsin (WSB) v. Santa Clara (Leavey) v. CU (Leeds)
I am a high school senior deciding between UW-Madison, Santa Clara, and CU. I have direct admit to the business schools of all three. I am planning to study finance, and I want to go into IB/PE/VC. All are out-of-state for me, and after various scholarships the cost is similar. I realize these...
Feeling stuck and uncertain where to start my career
Hi, as the title hints, I'm feeling a bit lost and unsure in which direction I want to start my career in. To give some background: Completed my Bachelor’s at a European target university with above average grades. Took a gap year after graduating to get some more work experience through...
Most Prestigious Awards
What are the most prestigious awards/competitions at the undergrad level that look really impressive for recruiting? So far I know the PE case comps are pretty good (SL, WP, KKR).
Partners Group Long Term
Luckily, I got an offer to join Partners Group as an analyst in their direct pe team (been working for 6 months in an EB in ldn), what are your thoughts on the questions below? If possible, from a European perspective, but still nice to have the US one Is starting your career at PG a good place to...
Best IB group on the Street
Curious to see your guys' opinion on the best IB group across all BB's and EB's. When I say best, I mean in terms of deal flow, exit opps, exposure to technical skills, etc. To my knowledge, GS TMT, FIG, and Industrials are up there for the best groups amongst BB's, as well as the M&A group at JPM...
MBB first year exploring PE options
Hi! I've been at an MBB for around 6 months now (post-undergrad) and am exploring PE associate roles as a potential exit. I am looking at the consultant-friendly funds (Bain Cap, Charlesbank, Berkshire, etc.) as options. I have some questions about the process I'd love some clarification on: 1. I'd...
Joining the big family-owned business after IB/PE prior-experience. CFO?PE FUND? OPERATIONNAL?
Hello WSO, I am currently an undergraduate student at a great french business school and I will hopefully break into investment banking (M&A) then move into private equity industry for some years. To finally, moove into the family-owned business. And I was thinking that this community could give me...
PE MM Funds with Intnerships
Hi All, I am currently an Associate at an LM PE fund based in London. I am about to begin my MBA at an M7 school this fall and was wondering whether anyone knew any good MM funds that had internship programs / regular summer analyst/associate positions? I have the right to work in the UK and the EU...
BX PE Analyst Exits
What are the most recent/common exits out of BX Corp PE? It's hard to use LinkedIn search given the noise from the other programs like Tac Opps and RE and whatnot.
Does this job rock or suck??
Gents, interviewing at a LMM for what is being described as a "research associate" role. Seems officially on the business development side, but with a focus on generating investment theses for the fund to pursue. No excel modeling, which I'm fine with. All-in comp is $180k , at most. Tier 2 city....
Investment banking vs Private credit
Hi Guys I am from India and I currently I have 3 offers : 1) Investment banking at EY/Ambit (Top IB's in India based on number of deals and deal size) 2) Private credit at Investec 1) IB -->After domestic IB based on inputs people usually prefer to go to a domestic PE/international IB and then join...
Best PE Cities Outside of NYC/SF
I am currently an incoming analyst in NYC/SF and want to get out of the city. What other cities are there with big PE presences that I can tell headhunters is my chief interest? I know both Boston and Chicago have a few big names like Bain and GTCR/BDT respectively, but want to get a general sense...
Moving from Investment Banking to Portfolio Operations and Monitoring at top Private equity brand
I am contemplating a switch from investment banking to a tier 1 private equity portfolio operations and monitoring role. The money expected would be really good. I wont have a carry component in the first year but will be added to the pool in the 2nd year. I do not like to work hours that come with...
SSE MAVFM vs. RSM F&I Master vs. Finance Master @ German universities
Hi Monkeys, As per the title, I am currently deciding between different options for my master studies. I completed my undergraduate degree in business administration at a German university and undertook internships at a mid-cap IB boutique and a mid-cap PE firm, both with a focus on the DACH region....
Turn/River Capital - 2024 Updates
Wondering if there are any updated views on Turn/River Capital, especially with regards to associate comp / recent returns / culture / upward mobility. I can share some of my understanding here, but would appreciate any thoughts or feedback. From my understanding, they primarily do software buyouts,...
Atlas Holdings Private Equity Firm
anyone heard of this?
AKKR Salary Progression?
What is the AKKR Salary Progression? Aso1, Aso2, etc. Thanks!
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