Need advice please:

I’m a Manager at big4 consulting with 7yrs of experience (home grown) & looking to pivot to PE. I’ve started networking but curious to know how realistic it is for me to land a VP role at PE shop? Or what’ll be an equivalent opp given my experience? Thanks in advance!

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You should get on Leland and start taking courses and hire some coaches there to help you. I’m not sure what you do in Big4 but I was told it’s likely not going to happen with my experience. They were helpful in guiding in me to other jobs that would maybe get me there.

This is helpful. I’ve attended Leland sessions and will hire some coaches as well

VP in PE Ops is the exact same thing as Big 4 and MBB consulting, just on the other side. I found it very frustrating after two years and went back to Big 4. Unless you’re on the deal team it’s hard to make a difference and carry is 5-7 years away from cash.

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