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I’d just suggest being absolutely sure that you will get that type of experience at PE fund. I can’t tell you how many people who have left to tell me that’s what they are doing just to end up in a pure fund accounting role. Not sure about the MBA question though
Don’t go to back office in any PE firm. That would be a mistake. You’re better off in b4 deals, especially to go to b school. Shoot for a front office role if you’re going to leave, other folks in deals do that.
How about a middle office role?
What part of Deals are you with? Is the practice doing well? Thinking of joining the group
Long term goal is doing strategy and operation leadership role in Corp. I hate my team but I know deals is a good place to get experience. Wanted to explore PE as I can do a lot of quantitative analysis and assist in operations. But for Mba program application, would it be better to stay in big 4 deals instead of joining a PE firm as a junior accountant/analyst? Please help.
You can spin whatever you are doing on an MBA application. The brand name (EY or well known PE firm) plus some good spin on your resume and application and you’re golden
Don’t you only need two years of experience for MBA?
Go to B school as soon as you can. No need to wait 3-4 years. Just apply as soon as you get the gmat score you need. Opportunity cost of staying is too high if you know you want to get T25 MBA and change careers
I think middle office is a tricky thing. I can see front office ppl consume some middle office work but not very likely the other way around. My two cents, stay in big4, go to bschool after your first year senior, then go to PE with an assoc role.