PE Ops / Private Equity Value Creation

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?

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

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

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?

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 🤷‍♂️

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

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?

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.

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)?

Hi All!

Newish to Fishbowl

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

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

Thoughts on TA Associates value creation role?

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

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

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