I'm new and debating if I should niche down or stay a generalist. I like the idea of seeing more deal flow as a generalist, but I’m worried I’ll miss out by not being a sector expert. What’s more valuable right now - having a broad skill set or picking a path early?

I think we should create a compensation thread in this bowl. It would help a lot of people who are planning to switch companies/jobs or who are moving to this region. Just a thought, since it’s one of the most common questions asked here.

What salary to expect at a Director level at PwC in Saudi Arabia? I am a brit with over 15 years experience in transformation consulting, and never worked in the ME!

Hello 🐠

Are your firms transitioning to golden visas? If yes, at what level? Please answer with firm - level. Thanks!

Which one should I choose between Cognizant and TCS, given TL role with same pay?

How much onroute pays to General manager

Any news on mid year hike for coming jan ??

Looking for a pair of stylish but comfortable shoes for the weekend grind. What do you guys wear?

Hey, we are having a group dinner at Black Tap on 35th and 6th at 7:00 this Saturday for NYC folks. Come join us and make new friends :)

Is Citi IT division going to get affected with the current Retail sale in India to Axis bank. How is the future going to be at Citi compared to it's competitors

Sinple advise those who are waiting for SA promotion... whatever package u r getting as A you will get only 15% hike for promotion to SA...so it's nt at well worth, Better switch.

Cleared technical rounds in 2 companies but didnt got offer because of 90 days notice period. Feeling sad 🙁

What are the best product based companies in Hyderabad for testing roles?

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Is backgrnd verifcation done after joining the DBS ?

Are those of us on H1b/F1 allowed to enroll in community College for any courses? The one near me has a motorcycle training course that waives the skills test for 1/3rd the price of its competitors

What's the pay range for a Director in Financial Crime and Compliance in any of the top consulting firms in New York?

Anyone wondering what digitization and disruption of banking and lender relationships will look like? If at some point regulation allows customers to borrow directly from central banks, then will banks and buy side direct lending shops die out ?

If you had to guess when oncycle will be, what would you say? I’ve heard funds were disappointed by participation rates and quality last time, so I’m curious to see if they can show enough discipline to wait this year.

Hey all,

What are some PE firms (likely mid-market) that specialise in doing Entertainment deals, especially in gaming hardware, software, solutions that underpin the value chains ?

Anyone have examples of companies started by ex-VC investors (Associate-VP level)

Are PE investing role WLB and Stress that much worse than MBB?

Does anyone know when London on cycle will be? Have seen a lot of posts for the US…

I’m a PE ops VP at a larger fund. Currently making $350k cash comp with about $1M carry at work per fund. Realistically, what would I be looking at in terms of cash/carry comp increase if I were to be promoted up one level (one below partner).

WLB seems to improve after VP level at my firm. Curious if thats true at other firms 🧐

What was your final round interview like? Have two coming up with two MD’s at the same firm and trying to be easy breezy about it.

Sales and Trading vs PE? What is comp, WLB and career trajectory like. Doing my MBA now and likely going into consulting, but not sure. Might plan to exit to PE but if S&T offers decent hours and similar pay, may just skip the whole consulting to PE business.

Any idea for salary range at Summit straight out of school? Venture arm

Hi! About to join a PE consulting firm but don't have an extensive experience in doing CDD. Any good books /online courses with some practical examples that you'd recommend to get upto speed?

TIA!

Is a “coffee chat” the same as a first round interview for on-cycle recruiting right now?

Does anyone know how it works if you have an Interview with someone who knows your current seniors in the team? Is there a policy where they can’t mention anything or does that not really exist?

Can anyone speak to the presence of impact investing across PE versus VC or HF?

For context, I’m going for my MBA next fall (targeting M7) and want to pivot into impact-focused finance but am struggling to understand which option is best. I’m going in with 3 years of tech consulting experience (data & analytics) in the financial services industry.

How’s comp and culture at Altamont?

Anyone here deal with Reines HH before?

What does one typically talk about during an interview with the COO? I made it past 5 rounds plus a modeling exam so far.

Pre-MBA at MBB — Have worked on a few DDs but have not touched the model workstream yet. Any advice on how I can best discuss my “deal” experience in PE interviews despite that? Thanks in advance!