How would you go from big 4 consulting to PE if you had to? (in Canada so its less of a stretch). Pls advise

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B4 consulting -> B4 transaction advisory -> Investment bank front office -> PE

Or

B4 consulting -> MBA -> investment bank front office -> PE

The catch is that you will need to do 1-3 all before you get too old (early/mid 30s).

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This guy is on the money. That first scenario above was literally my pathway.

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Yeah even in Canada that’s a bit of a stretch...

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I made it from Big4 audit to a TMT hedge fund junior analyst role direct in NYC not impossible

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Apparently I'm the idiot. What's PE?

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Private Equity

It's easier if:
1. You're okay with being an analyst instead of an associate
2. You're okay with being at something other than a classic direct PE firm

You might be able to start off in something like that and then work your way to direct PE associate at a good place (but still super competitive)

You don’t...

Canada is just better on every front.

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