Private Equity and the Buy Side

For EU/Germany folks - does anyone know anything about Telescope Advisory (acquired by Analysys Mason) (culture, pay, reputation in the DACH region)

Should I send my review to HH if it is a strong SC review? I don’t want them to think I got a bad review because I didn’t send it

Joining a MM pe firm in january. How many months on the job did it take to feel comfortable? Worried about going from 3.5 years in consulting to a brand new job with brand new skills because i know it… more

Folks recruiting for PE Ops/PortCo/Value Creation roles have you leaned more to 1 or 2 page resume? Got some helpful feedback from a headhunter that 2 page resumes aren’t necessarily bad for these roles.

Especial… more

Hi everyone! I have a 2-hour case study coming up with a LMM PE fund, with a 30-min debrief discussion/presentation afterwards. Any advice to prepare/what to expect?

Any advice evaluating LMM PE opportunities? Am late stage with a very small fund. Founders are great, very strong background but intentionally want to stay in LMM (easily could’ve raised 2x fund size).

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What's the consulting equivalent of Senior Associate title?

Anyone has insight on Blackstone Private Equity Investor Product Strategy?

What is the work like? WLB? Good practice to progress?

Which PE firms have the best Ops group with best comp package & upside based in NYC? Sector focus on healthcare. Background is 3+ years at MBB and 1+ year in PE Investment Team

Can someone please recommend how to prepare for “case study” segments of interviews at consultant-friendly funds? Feel like this is the one part missing for me before on-cycle kicks off

What deal experience (TEV) is required to be a competitive candidate for a lateral move into UMM PE or the higher end of MM PE (e.g., firms like Berkshire Partners or Charlesbank) from a mid market/sl… more

Looking to hop into the PE world + seeking advice on where to start given my background : CPA, 10 total YOE - 7 yrs audit @ EY, then 3 yrs accounting consulting at top MM firm. Any advice appreciated… more

Any firms fly first class for all flights including international?

Does anyone know if there is room to negotiate the offer for Macquarie once the offer letter is issued? I heard from HR that it is no, but it doesn’t seem that this is not a common practice. Usually j… more

Teneo vs Strategy& Deals Strategy at the Associate level. Which is better and why?

Have offers from both. Teneo seems more PE focused with smaller teams and faster responsibility. Strategy& has the brand a… more

Feeling stuck at 8 YOE, any advice?
Laid off from a MM fund in the US last year, unemployed for several months, then offered $120k (base+bonus) for a more junior role at a large fund in Europe. Accepted and have done g… more

What are some good brands for quarter zips?

Currently have Ralph and Tommy...I feel like Tommy is looked down upon

From mbb, curious what wlb & hours are like in PE Ops / Value Creation teams for junior folks? LMM/MM if relevant

Anyone know anything about Recognize pe firm focused on it services? Is it a good firm?

Thoughts on joining a small firm vs. big firm in terms of learning? Having a hard time getting real traction at large cap funds and I have an attractive offer from an intriguing, but small firm in the… more

Trying to network for PE since I’m coming from MBB, is it okay to reach out to other associates at the same firm later on in the week if someone does respond early on in the week? Worrying I’m running… more

Those that have been in PE for a while, do you see any red flags for PE as a career over the next 5-10 years? Have a very attractive offer to join a great team but worried about going from a universe … more

What are some feasible exit opps for an Associate at a tier 2-4 Corp VC?
eg. Dell Capital, SAP Ventures, Kraken Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Novartis Ventures, etc

8 YOE, down leveled when transferring internally (… more

How much of a discount do y'all usually apply to carry that's underwritten?

I usually do 30% to base case

Has anyone made the switch from the GP side to the LP side, and if so, why? Any regrets?

Say you were laid off as a Principal at a MM fund earning $250K TC.
If you were offered $140K TC for an Associate role at KKR/Blackstone, with the Senior Associates on the team having less experience t… more

How much do the pension funds/institutional investors in London pay infra Associates (base and bonus) for candidates with 8 years of experience?

Has anyone gone from banking to buy side and found it less glamorous than expected? The hours are better, but the stress just moved from clients to portfolio companies. I’m trying to figure out if thi… more

Is there a massive comp difference at the Associate level between a $5B RE PE fund vs a €70b+ tech focus fund?

Value creation roles

Anyone have experience with advent London case study and can share tips?

How do you stay focused when your calendar is nothing but meetings and last-minute “quick asks”? I used to feel sharp in the mornings, and now I’m playing catch-up by 9AM. Is this just what mid-level … more

What are some good lesser-known brands for dress pants, quarter zips, high quality brown dress shoes, and suits? (OK if separate brands) Price point: Pants < $150, Q Zip < $300, suit < $1,20… more

Im currently an MBA student who will be joining an MM PE firm for their summer internship. The firm said they are raising a new fund and will consider giving me a return offer based on my performance.… more

Has anyone gone from PE to corporate development and back? I’ve been in corp dev for two years after doing deals, and I miss the pace but I don’t want to restart at the bottom. Is it realistic to re-e… more

What’s the best way to discuss comp expectations when the structure is mostly carry? I’ve got a potential offer from a growth equity fund where the base is light, but the long-term upside looks strong… more

Why are people so reluctant to share compensation numbers here...?

Transparency is good for everyone

How much weight do people actually put on fund size when making a move? I’m at a $500M fund now and interviewing at a smaller shop with a tighter team and more hands-on work. Everyone says “go where y… more

Got a pe offer for the buy side and the comp was a lot lower than what i was expecting (to the point where i would be financially better off staying in consulting for the next couple of years). How sh… more

I spent a lot time trying to find a really good career coach / mentor in private equity and I finally found one and have been working with them for a year. I thought others might be in the same positi… more