Private Equity and the Buy Side

FactSet vs CapIq?

Coffee round during interview process?
Interviewing off cycle with a MF PE at the moment. Have interviewed with a few VPs on the team and they want me to meet one of their associates next for coffee. I… more

I’m a strategy consultant at a T2 strategy house. I do 50/50 corporate strategy and CDD work in the UK. If I want to exit into PE, do you think it’s worth doing the CFI certificate in Financial Modell… more

I joined a MM fund on the ops side this summer and have not enjoyed it at all. Good long term upside, but it’s very lonely and cut throat relative to consulting. Has anyone left PE ops soon after join… more

Are you allowed to put in your AirPods and lock in on any PE deal teams? Or are some firms trading floor style and discourage that?

Dear all,

I have 15 years of work experience in Strategy, Growth, Ops, Internat.GtM from inhouse/consulting roles. Industries: digital, energy
Based in Europe.

PEOps is a new field, so can you please advise:

1. Which conferences/c… more

Just finished with "Barbarians at the gate: The fall of RJR Nabisco" and I need another related thriller of a book. Any recommendations?

Anyone in here work as a lawyer in PE?

Any good/reasonably priced lawyers that help with small business acquisition? Looking in the Northeast area

Currently a consultant looking to break into PE Ops. What is the main difference in role and responsibilities between Senior Associate and VP? Does it vary widely from firm to firm?

Any thoughts on Green Courte Partners? Compensation, reputation, etc.?

Is M&A advisory or performance improvement for MM PE firms a more direct way into PE? Advisory seems like a better path to investing side / PI seems like a better path for PE ops? Both seem like … more

What are some top PE conferences for tech companies/ analysts?

If a firm verbally told me “targeted bonus will be X your first year” but will not put the number in the contract since it’s not guaranteed is that a red flag? Is it likely they actually pay a number … more

suppose i bombed an ops interview with an associate, but aced a subsequent interview with a VP (both are part of the 1st round of an ops team), do i have any realistic shot of moving on?

Recs for transferring to PE ops and is it worth it? 2 YOE primarily diligence work at BCG, 6 years Wealth mgmt. prior. Are there certain HHs to connect with?

Any advice for staying in the loop with headhunters?
I reply to their emails but I’m frequently ghosted on opportunities I’d love to pursue (even if I reply almost immediately). I’ve also been ghosted … more

For those who are entitled to carry, how much of that has actually materialized ($ amount) and over how many years?

Passed 4 rounds for a MM fund and now down to final 2 candidates - meeting 2 senior partners and 2x directors for a 60min “drink” next week as the final round. I’m a consultant and the other candidate… more

In the process for several UMMs. DM me if you would like to practice interviews together

How do people handle the time commitments of PE recruitment when we already have insanely demanding jobs? Both for on-cyle (drop everything on short notice for a super day) and off-cycle (do multiple … more

I've spent the last 5 years doing CDD and ODD work for a tier 2 firm and am looking to make the move into low-mid market PE in London (ACA but no MBA).

I'm conscious market conditions aren't helping, however I… more

Might be a reach, but if anyone here is hiring, I specialize in data strategy and data protection for TDD for deal analysis and PortCos interfacing at BoD and C-Suite level. Looking for a new role. Wo… more

Is it possible to enter private equity operations from an Accenture (i.e. cloud modernization, big data, AI, IT redesign, cyber) background supporting F100 clients?

You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.😎

Anyone interview for KKR capstone?

How is PE ops hiring looking right now?

Hi all, I have a question about when you should start investing in your firm.

I know senior managers in PE are expected or required to co-invest / commit capital to the firm as a vote of confidence in the firm, t… more

Would love to hear thoughts on PE investing teams within the major banks, e.g. GS / MS / Rothschild etc. — How does the Associate experience & comp compare to classic MFs / UMMs? (BX, Advent, Carl… more

US - going to start recruiting for PE deal teams through the off-cycle process. Does it make sense to start conversations with HHs now, or would it be better to wait until January?

Anyone interested in sharing peak framework access? Willing to chip in

Hey y’all - I’m recruiting for a senior associate PE Ops role based in a tier 1 city, LMM fund at $400 total fund 1. I have 3 years of PE exp before this and would join Jan 1 (in near final stages)
Wha… more

I want to get into PE Ops from consulting and have a couple interviews lined up these next couple of weeks - I am worried about losing the flexible WLB I have in consulting - though I know long term m… more

I find the work in PE super interesting, the people smart and kind, but hours/stress are a lot and there are no exit options that solve for my needs of lower stress/hours, solving challenging problems… more

Any success stories here of a CPA going from FDD > IB > PE? Did you do an MBA as well? Currently in FDD and considering this path.

Non-traditional background to post-MBA PE Associate (deal team) or CXO role? TC is more in CXO role (includes very meaningful equity piece), cash comp (base + bonus) is same as associate. WLB much bet… more

What’s a question you’re regularly asked in an IC that you rarely have the info to answer?

Have tried looking everywhere for this info but what’s the TC (excluding carry) for a head of IR at a MM?