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Data scientist looking to move from mbb here - how does working in a data value creation role compare to mbb in terms of comp, performance management and wlb?

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Has anyone done consulting work in exchange for equity? I have a client which floated the idea of performance based equity comp. Wondering if there's lessons learned or recommendations others coul… more

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Any common carry ranges for operating principal in either MM or UMM?

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Read a lot here and don't see much on tech ops specifically. How's the techops skillset different from others? Whether cost cutting internal tech debt or growing revenue for XaaS products?

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Is value creation projects more valuable than CDD projects while in consulting? Entering consulting post mba and would love to pivot to PE operating side 3-5 years post MBA.

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What do people think of American Securities PE Ops strategy team? I know the firm itself isn’t doing too hot since they raised a significantly smaller fund, but I heard good things about their ops tea… more

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Got a reject from baincap portfolio team after recruiter saying ‘good feedback’ after final round. Feeling really dejected and bummed :(((
Through the preparation, I felt I really wanted the job. Whic… more

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Anyone have experience with ACE program through Access Holdings? Cant find much online about it

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Anyone had to do a financial acumen test for a value creation role? Please recommend prep materials

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Does anyone have any intel on Parthenon Capital? I’ve been approached for a PE Ops role there.

My background: Post-MBA level at OW right now.

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Can someone explain what sort of transformation experience would help in moving to PE Ops? Or speak more broadly on how that relates to managing portcos?

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What is the reputation of accordion? What type of work do they do?

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I have been contacted by a recruiter for a VP PE ops role at a Private Equity firm. I have Controllership Experience for many years and have some experience with portfolio owned companies. Pretty soli… more

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Transitioning from consulting to a PE Ops role. Realize it’s a long shot, but would anyone here be willing to connect to share their experience making the transition and perhaps “what I wish I knew?”… more

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I’m a Manager at Deloitte (human capital and strategy work focused on restructuring) and will be finishing a PT MBA at a top ranked program. What are the chances of a PE ops role or cxo program withou… more

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Best path to pe ops post mba 1: 2-3 years and hoping as a senior associate as an early manager , em, pl or 2: 5-6 years and hoping as a VP from AP

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Is there any PE shops focusing on insurance/wealth management broker/agents space? I’m ex-MBB working in this space now, not sure if I should continue to invest time or pivot to a different industry. … more

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Post MBA should I go to AlixPartners if I want to get into value creation / PE ops? I was a T2 consultant before school for 4 years.

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Can I DM with anyone who’s done work at a portco? Not for the fund as a VP directly but for the portco.

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Typical first year VP of Value creation base/bonus numbers at UMM?

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Any downside to telling Charles Aris recruiter I was rated “strong” on the last review?

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If you only spent 6 months at a T2 doing value creation, would you keep it on your resume? Left due to a better opp and was not billing during that time (free work during down market).

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I want to leave consulting for a strategy role (committing 2 years, or staying through one promotion) at tech but assessing if it hurts chances of landing PE Ops roles down the line (vs just staying a… more

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BainCaP Ops EVP role interview process - any insights and tips please

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Hey all, negotiating an offer for a value creation/ops role at a LMM firm. I need to figure out if I’m getting offered too low. Can anyone working as a first year associate in a similar role let me kn… more

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Tips for interview prep? Looking at a VP-level role within PortCo and have a few days to prep. What are the key things to prep/learn. Particularly lack clarity on what is needed on financial analysis … more

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Thoughts on manager MBB (first year) --> PE OPs Associate? is it a backward progress/hurt my CV if I don't make VP in the fund before I exit. Looking for VP roles at the moment but unclear how … more

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What are my chances of getting interviews in PE Ops?
- 3.5 yrs at McK (2 promos, good ratings)
- 1 year in tech strategy
- 3.5 years in corporate strategy in CPG/retail
- top undergrad degree from the US + Masters in… more

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Odd question, but hear me out: Does anyone have experience working value creation at a portco’s portco? I feel like this might be no one but 🤷‍♂️

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I’m an early tenure EM at McKinsey’s PE practice with mix of transactions (30%) and portfolio work (70%). I want to end up in PE Ops but in 2-4 years, done with McK and looking outside now. Would spen… more

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I have five years of experience in corporate and growth strategy consulting at a T3 consulting firm. Do you think I have a shot at PE ops? Or do they prefer candidates only from MBB and T2 firms?

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How common is it for chief of staff roles or VPTs at a Portco to exit into the sponsoring fund? The recruiter I’m speaking with says it’s a possibility but didn’t give any specifics.

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Are there any PE ops / value creation roles that are technology focused (not tech focused PE funds, but the value creation team is split functionally)?

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Currently PL (3+ YOE at firm), went M7 BS, ~7 years industry in ops/supply chain roles at GE prior to BS. More recently been approached about PE Ops roles or Dir/VP of Ops at PE backed co… more

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Had frequently heard Kellogg has a good program for PE ops (with MBB background) - is this true? Why is this?

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Thoughts on TA Associates value creation role?

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What’s the typical exit at the principal / associate partner into PE ops? What title?

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How do people view the ops team at New Mountain Capital? Anyone I can DM with?

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Guys - how much can you negotiate for PE ops roles? Curious how much leverage I have with the fund. I have a very specific background that allowed me to get along really well with the portco CEO as we… more

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