Currently SM at Bain (4 years post MBA) and was approached for a senior associate role in portfolio ops at a large PE fund. Been told 2.5 years to VP and another 2.5 years to director. Feels like the role is a bit junior but offers a 50% pay jump.

Thoughts on seniority? Also, any interview resources for PE portfolio roles?

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You're unlikely to get the VP role if you haven't done PE Ops or managed a business before. It doesn't hurt to ask, but do it in a way that doesn't sound like you're above a Sr. Associate role or you may lose the offer. The job is very different from consulting.

Ultimately, think if you want to be an advisor or an owner/operator and make that decision.

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Disagree with P1 - the classic MBB mid level exit is to an Ops VP role - this is a totally different recruiting pipeline and role than one expecting line management expertise

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MBAs join at Associate
So maybe 2 years junior
But they hardly recruit at VP level unless you are Associate Partner level

With 4 years post mba u should be recruited at vp level - they r low balling u

If you’re an SM you should be coming over as a VP - see if you can negotiate

Senior associate role pays 500k?

Yes, split equally between base and bonus. I am hearing mixed feedback across above on seniority, so a bit confused now to be honest. I will probably go through process, and then see how.

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