Private Equity and the Buy Side

Current MBB associate here - how do I get off cycle PE interviews? Ready to leave now

Which management consulting firms are the strongest in private equity value creation work and what is their respective coverage?

MBB, Alix Partners, A&M, Strategy&, EY Parthenon for large funds?

Grant Thornton, Crowe f… more

Joined a LMM fund as VP of ops about a year ago. Any chance of moving to a MF? Looking for more structure and bigger check sizes.

Does anyone have any PE Ops interview guides they’d be willing to share?

Hi all, graduating with my bio PhD in a year and looking for specific buy-side roles. Have Internet both on buy-side (early stage VC) and sell-side (equity research at large IB). Could anyone recommen… more

Hey Fishes - I need help if possible please. Below is the summary on my background:
1. 10+ years of Consulting experience ( M&A, Buy side ODD and VDD, Procurement Strategy, value creation work within PE … more

Anyone know any good executive coaches specifically for professionals in finance / IB / PE? I'm interested in hiring someone who has experience coaching people in these areas specifically, preferably guiding … more

Considerations for choosing between investor roles vs ops roles? I feel like i hear a lot more about investor roles- am starting to think about ops now

Got into the NYU EMBA program. Would love to connect with some alumni

How do I get an interview at KKR Capstone without an MBA?

PE Operators - do you like what you do? Did you leave consulting to do it? If so, are you happier?

Left consulting few years back and took an offer as a VP of a 3B PE backed portco. Got laid off recently but got an offer from a direct competitor while I have a noncompete. What are my options? Ask f… more

Anyone want to show off how much they’ve made so far in their PE career? Title and comp progression

Can’t decide between PE and VC. Any line of thoughts that can help me make a decision?

Are PE returns going to be bad now? Wondering how much financial update even exists in PE since the stress is also going to be much higher

Is PE Ops a good long term path for an advisor/ consultant or only for folks that want to transition to ultimately becoming an Operator?

How much can you earn in carry working in ops?

Currently interviewing for Gryphon out in SF. What’s the latest view on them? Heard it’s pretty sweaty

MM PE ops vs LMM PE.. which is better off career wise? Would be an associate

When does carry usually hit in VC vs PE? Also assuming you need to stay in VC a lot longer to make the gains?

Have the opportunity to jump from B4 strat consulting to PE Analyst role at a platform company.

Anything I should be aware of? Kinda hesitant on the move as it's for the platform and not necessari… more

What if you spent 80+ hours a week creating something of your own instead of getting churned into the mud?

Hello! How to become a private equity associate ? I’ve a background in financial services/ investor relations and operations

Any takes on Charlesbank Tech Opps Fund? Is it considered more of a GE or buyout fund? I’ve heard rumors of crazy high returns on the 1st fund and CB flagship seems to be well regarded, but there’s no… more

Anyone have an insight as to which HH firms cover Switzerland?

Anyone worked at / has had experience with Northern Rock before?

Is 3i consultant friendly? There doesn’t seem to be a ton of info out there on them. Thanks!

Saw somewhere that there are some PE firms with Ops teams that offer consulting to external clients vs focused on the firm’s portcos.

Does anyone know of any PE firms that are structured like this?

Any idea on the experience of analysts / Associates on Fund COO teams? What are the exit opportunities / B-School placements like?

How does the job market for Asset management roles at Mutual funds / Insurance/ alternatives look like these days ?

Any one working in Portfolio Management, Quantitative Research or Financial Risk Ma… more

I'm so done with investment banking. The hours have been absolutely insane, and I find myself sitting on my butt all day, with little to no moving around.

I've been told the real estate space is more cultu… more

Is it normal for a firm to quote and award your carry dollars at work based on what the firm underwrites to (ie, 3x MOIC) vs what all the market benchmarks use (2x MOIC and 2/20 fee structure)?

What questions would you ask a VC fund before joining? How would you sanity check a VC fund?

Is PE Ops longterm a better career vs MBB?

What do sourcing roles do? Is it literally cold calling and attending events?

How much do Vice Presidents at Blackstone make? Is it comparable to Principal at Apollo/Carlyle/KKR? How much base/bonus/carry is this.

I just accidentally interviewed for a role that pays 40% less than I'm making. I've interviewed at 3 different firms where the role would mean a salary cut.
I've been an REPE analyst for 4… more

Can anyone speak to working at Veritas Capital?