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I want to make the switch from consulting(3yoe) to PE ops. Currently doing client facing work in SAP practice, but no real SAP skills.
Any tips to make the switch? or am I out of luck

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How did you get into PE Ops, if you did.. if not what are you trying to do to break in?

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Anyone from Bain Capital willing to connect? Ex- MBB Partner here and looking forward to connect with Bain Capital folks. Thanks in advance.Bain Capital

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Any Thoma Bravo fishes willing to connect please? Please DM me. Happy Sunday in advance.

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Anyone from Odyssey Investment willing to connect? Please let me know. Thanks in advance and have a great weekend.

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What are some of the biggest challenges after moving into a PE ops role? What's the dynamics like working with investment teams? Do they think they are smarter than you?

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Hey Fishes - any PE groups looking for deals/ investment team roles specifically for Ex MBB consultant?

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PE ops fishes - can you guys please shed some light on what type of case study to expect for Technology role in PE company?

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Hey! Looking to move to PE ops, Boston based. Anyone willing to chat?

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My hypothesis is: learning a useful technical skill, like industrial engineering, will add value to what I bring to a fund (thinking growth-equity), and therefore allow me greater W-L balance. Can any… more

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Anyone have resources for case studies of portfolio value creation initiatives somewhere? All the books on PE seem introductory and looking to read up on more specific tactical examples of sourcing ma… more

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I’m trying to break into PE portfolio management roles. Have 5 yrs of strategy consulting experience and have been speaking with various headhunters for the industry. Any advice in breaking through? W… more

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How much did the brand / size of the fund weigh into your choice?
Is this as brand conscious an industry as consulting for instance ?

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Do PE funds have any roles in ESG value creation? Or is ESG in PE more on the reporting side right now?

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Hi everyone, would working for the portfolio ops team at a ME SWF help me transition to PE ops later on? If yes, would it be possible to make that move into a European/LON shop?

Currently a PE Principa… more

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Hi Fishes - can someone please let me know if you are hiring ? My background is in PE (IT DD, Cost optimization, Tech M&A- Accenture Strategy and AlixPartners?. Happy to connect on 1:1 and therefo… more

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Coming from a Digital/IT strategy consulting background, what’s the best way to break into PE Ops?

Is it worth joining a small fund in their portfolio ops team as an exit? Not the KKR type of PE ops, but no-name family office with <20 ppl team (investment + ops). What are the considerations, pro… more

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Hi everyone, currently manager at MBB about to land a job un the he transformation team of à P-E backed company from a tier 1 fund (KKR, Advent, Bain Capital). I have a few questions:
1) assuming good performance, how … more

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What are the trade offs between value creation roles within PE firms compared to within PortCos. How does compensation, hours and level of impact differ? Looking for operator experience in MM with 5yr… more

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Does anyone know what the typical salary is for someone put in the CEO role of an AlpineX portfolio company?

Looking for suggestions on good online courses/books on the value creation process and PortCo management.

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Londoneds: Can anyone provide any referral in PE firms on the Ops side ? I am T2 manager with decent ops transformation/cost reduction background.

What skills do you use in a PE Ops role vs on the deal team? Was there a reason why you chose one over the other? What are the exit ops like from PE Ops?

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Hi, my team of M&A value creation and operations improvement in Amsterdam is looking for new Senior Consultant and Manager to join. DM me if you are interested

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Anyone willing to refer or guide for PE Ops exit in London?

Profile: T2 manager with deep ops transformation/value creation experience in consulting and industry ?

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For those that left management consulting for PE operations roles (portfolio ops group, operating partners, etc.), how satisfied are you with your decision? Why?

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what is your main reason to join PE for Value creation?

Anyone know if starting bonuses are typically offered for PE VC roles in UK?

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Anyone in the PE space with Operations opening? My background is in PE Ops and I want to explore options. Based out of NYC. Thanks

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Starting a PE OPS role soon . Excited! Anyone working in Pe Ops that want to chat.

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