Becoming a FINRA member firm
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View ArticlePE Interview - Need to learn modeling in 2 days
Hi fellow monkeysI am in the process for an analyst position at PE, I first passed a phone interview, and was invited for a 1-1 in person interview at their offices. At one point the gave me a laptop...
View ArticleBest Books / Guides on Deal Structuring for Private Placements
Hi all - I am looking to expand my knowledge on legal documentation structuring and would appreciate suggestions on books / guides that get in depth on the different sections / highlight the important...
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Why are PE funds, who are usually quite pragmatic/opportunistic about...
This whole idea that you have to have done pre-MBA banking to get into PE or that you have to have done XYZ etc... just sounds so rigid to me when you're in the business of identifying imperfect...
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Cannabis Valuation
Sending a feeler out to the WSO community to see if anyone has experience across Cannabis valuations in today's market. Did a quick search but appears most threads are 5+ years old and the industry is...
View ArticleVice President
Month of Interview: NovemberPlatte River VenturesIndustry Detail: Private EquityHow long did the interview process last?: 2-3 monthsVice PresidentGroup/Division/Type: N/AWhat did the interview consist...
View ArticleMedian Carry interest points/Promote for VP/Director/MD
How much carry or promote is extended at VP, Director and MD level for a new fund that can ramp up to 1-2Bn? Is it 1-2% at VP, 2-3% at Director and 5-7% for MD? I know that senior partners get 15% on...
View ArticleIntern Associate
Month of Interview: DecemberOMERSIndustry Detail: Private EquityHow long did the interview process last?: Less than 1 monthSummer Associate InternGroup/Division/Type: Private EquityWhat did the...
View ArticleMM PE Analyst Questions
A position is offered for a firm with a vintage fund of around ~250M. Recruiter got into contact and said an analyst position was being explored. Firm has a founder, 2 principals, 2 associates, and a...
View ArticleInfrastructure PE Interview (Intern)
Monkeys,Can anyone offer some insight regarding the interview process for an internship in Infrastructure PE? Ratio of behavioral to technical questions? What can I expect in regards to technicals;...
View ArticleAssociate
Oaktree Capital ManagementIndustry Detail: Private Equity2nd Year AssociateGroup / Division / Type: Generalist2Regular Full TimeAnnual SalaryHealth Benefits: Medical / HealthDentalPay Rate: 250,0000No...
View ArticleOaktree associate
If known, what % of interns received full time offers?: Not ApplicableOaktree Capital ManagementSadness (Cons): not enough transparency when it comes to pay; the top management team was not focused on...
View ArticleOperations (BO, MO) is a FUCKING nightmare
FriendsPlease be wary of all operations (BO, MO) work. It is stupid; it is a waste; it is asinine; it is to Othello as was Ophelia. Unsure where this post should go but it is truth. If you are an UG or...
View ArticleAccountant
Carlyle GroupIndustry Detail: Private EquityAccountantGroup / Division / Type: N/A2Regular Full TimeAnnual SalaryHealth Benefits: Medical / HealthDentalVisionPay Rate: 75,0000No votes yetSign On Bonus:...
View ArticleGood place
If known, what % of interns received full time offers?: Not SureCarlyle GroupSadness (Cons): My main issue is lack of agency and the location of HQ. Can be red tape and takes a long time for decisions...
View ArticlePartners Group case study?
Hi guys:Was wondering if anyone has experience interviewing with Partners Group for their rotational associate programs please? Heard that the case study will be a mix of modeling/business/IQ...
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Books relevant for PE/VC Professionals
Can you guys write what books should one read if he/she wishes to get into VC/PE which requires you to have a thorough knowledge of what works and what does not? Since you would be looking forward to...
View ArticleReading List for Intellectual Killers
Recently there was a thread on what books one should read to assist in the development of a successful career in finance. I strongly believe in balancing your library with pure "finance books",...
View ArticleMoving to Asia to do Mega Cap PE, good idea?
Hi All,I am a second year analyst at a bulge bracket bank in London and recently won an offer for a pre-mba associate at a mega fund (think KKR, Baring, Carlyle, Bain Cap) in Asia (Singapore/Hong...
View ArticleReducing Hourly Flex Due to Deals?
Obviously since PE/VC is a deal based business hours flex pretty hard/fast. Are there any specific strategies you guys have seen used before to reduce this somewhat? Trying to minimize the whole 60...
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