Private Equity and the Buy Side

Outlook for post MBA senior associate / VP roles in 2025? Is the market still frozen? Any expectation of roles opening up assuming rate cuts?

Anyone down to practice behavioral’s tomorrow or Monday?

Will hiring for 2025 associates pick up in winter?

Anyone know about the process of Rubicon and the rep of the place ?

Anyone interview with TA associates and can speak to their process ??

Are KKR Capstone invites out?

Should you update all of your HHs after signing an offer? Signed somewhere but haven’t told the other HHs yet and getting emailed about opportunities. Not sure if it’s the norm to just ghost or update… more

What was your experience transitioning from a PE Deal Team role to a PortCo ops role?

Has anybody gotten invited to first round interviews for Capstone? Hirevue is supposed to be this week

I've been in touch with headhunters and they've all asked for my rating, but I was rated middle bucket. Will this remove me from the buyout fund opportunities? Do I have to share a copy of my … more

Does anyone know of different operating models firms/PEs use to drive different growth/strategic/mature products etc?

Is there a noticeable difference in commercial due diligence output quality between MBB vs a firm like EY-Parthenon? Just by looking at the final reports/decks, do you perceive a noticeable difference… more

Currently in B4 m&a Strategy doing early stage deal work (DDs, portco integration strategy, synergy assessments, etc.) mainly for PE clients. For those who have left something similar for PE ops, … more

Hi everyone, I’m new to PE recruiting and have a call with an MD at a top European PE firm. I have 10+ years in consulting, focusing on value creation, commercial due diligence, and strategic implemen… more

Anyone located in North Carolina and would like to connect?

My family owns a regional company and is looking at potential growth opportunities. There are other companies in our industry that may be coming up for sale, but I wanted to see if there are best prac… more

what do the trends look like between operator and investor comp over time?

I’m currently in FDD and interested in making a move to PE middle office / portfolio monitoring. Any thoughts on how I can make this transition other than cold reaching out on LinkedIn!

What’s the minimum amount of money to start a LS PE fund?

Thought's on Ara Partners based out of Houston?

Looks like they primarily do decarbonization, specialty chemicals / materials, and industrial services.

How’s Technical Due Diligence market these days ?

What does a buyside M&A advisor (Investment Bank) supporting a sponsor does in a transaction?

Does anyone have any advice on how to apply for a private equity associate position?

I’ve tried searching on PE websites but it seems nearly all of them lack a career page for the firm - do I reach ou… more

Currently working at a placement agent (~$200k+ TC) and looking to move to investment focused role because I’m beyond bored. Have a potential opportunity at a well-known secondaries shop that will be … more

Chill exit opps after Private Equity?

Sick of the working hours and always being “on call”, considering moving to a 40 hours/week job.

Any exits you have seen? Was thinking probably FP&A could be a … more

Anyone hiring technical people with a background in data science, machine learning, ai and tech strategy in PE?

Anyone recently interviewed with Apax and willing to discuss?

What’s the right time to start talking to HHs for off-cycle recruiting? Looking to move in early-mid 2025.

Is anyone interviewing with TCV?

Coming from B4 Financial Services consulting is there anything I can do to help myself get an interview in PE? I think resources like WSP would help me be able to do well in the interview but getting… more

A lot of times I hear consultants that aren’t MBB or don’t have an IB background have no chance getting into PE on investment teams. How is that changing if at all? Besides upskilling with all the pai… more

when does your PE shop pay out bonuses, year-end or summer?

If you don’t have any consulting DD experience but learn to model on your own, can you still get into PE post consulting

Ex-consultants who transitioned to PE - what are the best free resources that helped you prep for interviews and have good basics to start the job? What was your biggest skill gap? What consulting ski… more

Any insights on Advent UK B&FS team? How is deal flow / what is the team like?