PE Ops / Private Equity Value Creation

Does anyone know if there’s a lull in PE value creation jobs in London or am I missing something? There seems to be literally 0 available

How does one prepare for a KKR Capstone interview (case and non-case components)? Thanks!

What do people think of the Portfolio Operations team at Platinum Equity? How is the culture of the team?

Any large operating partner groups in Paris?
And names of headhunters hiring for them?

Best HHs for junior level PE Ops recruiting?

C2 recruiting for PE ops roles, I’ve gotten SC+ consistently and direct consultant promo… is this high enough performance for most shops, or do they commonly filter out everyone below FE?

Is there a recruitment cycle for PE ops in London? Not sure when to leave

What tools/software do y'all use for tracking/managing value creation activities? I'm in a really small shop and we're looking into moving away from Excel templates emailed to multiple people
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Headhunter contacted me and hiring for a junior ops partner w/big4 transaction experience and offering carry % by deal. Good reviews on Glassdoor. Could anyone share experience? Firm is LeagueMA Neutz… more

Are any firms hiring? Had a recruiter reach out but they went silent. 10+ years of procurement and sourcing experience. 7+ in consulting. Background in cost reduction and ebitda improvement.

Any shops with a strong Healthcare / Life Science/ Medtech lean that would recruit T2 healthcare consultants ( think LEK, ZS, Clearview, etc.) for Ops / Value Creation roles ? What sort of project exp… more

Can someone explain the interview process for PE ops role or suggest any resource to read about the process? TIA

What kind of consultants do well in PE ops? I have strong industry knowledge in O&G and utilities, very strong in dealing with clients and pushing for impact, but have mediocre quant skills. The i… more

Shops that have a good WLB? Looking to leave out of MBB after 2 years tenure

What is pay like for those working in ESG value creation vs standard/ops value creation roles? Do you get carry?

Ops Bowl!!!! LFG!! Was wondering what titles everyone sees at their firm for the ops team. Is it more like investing titles (associate, VP,… more

Any way for those in medical school to get involved with PE/buy side besides through equity research? Is it mainly through consulting? Really just not sure of paths after medical school.

I’d love to join PE ops cuz I was strategy consultant and currently an IB analyst, but it’s been very hard to find anything. How can I best position myself to find opportunities here? Currently in NYC… more

At mbb, are there certain types of studies I should try to be on to make the transition to PE ops more feasible. Guessing operation studies or transformations? I have a manufacturing background. Abou… more

I’m a first year MBB associate interested in PE ops, but also looking to get my MBA eventually.

What would be the logical path to make the transition? (Using an MBA to transition, transitioning to PE … more

Are most PE ops teams in the office 5x a week? My firm is currently 4.

Is there any difference coming from McKinsey vs BCG for PE Ops? I’m a medical doctor with a BCG full-time offer through their advanced degree pathway, also interviewing with McKinsey in a month. Just … more

For the gents, what do you wear to virtual interview? Ok with regular dress shirt or should I throw on a suit / jacket?

Thoughts on the best PE ops teams to join FS the worst in terms of trajectory and comp?

Are there any specific types of projects you think that are extremely valuable 1. While interviewing and 2. In the actual role

Is there much lateral hiring between ops teams across funds? At the moment, I’m only getting traction with LMM funds but wondering if it’s doable to move to an MM/UMM after 1-2 years?

Tips and best practices for making a post-MBA switch from mbb? Feels like it’s much easier pre-MBA Is it more about developing an expertise at the post MBA level and leaving 6-7 years in? What’s t… more

Has anyone who has made the switch found a comprehensive list of PE shops with operating teams? Would be helpful in starting to network!

Caveats from someone that made the switch:

Any tips on learning more about the day in the life of a PE ops team beyond cold reachouts? Headed to Sloan in the fall and very interested in Capstone

At MBB out of undergrad and thinking about an MBA for the long term academic brand stamp (came from non target). Outside of HSW, what schools would be helpful in the move to PE ops?

Hello,

I am a consultant at a top tier German strategy consulting firm. I’m in US office, small footprint. I am aligned with PE value creation practice, and I have solid experience with a couple of large PE’s on i… more

Thoughts on best time / level to exit to PE Ops from MBB?

Why generalist PE Ops vs MBB:
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2. Lots more money (not so much on first year, but comp diverges a lot over time). Also carry is taxed lower so after tax comp gap is even greater vs MBB part… more

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