End Career Goal Private Equity, what should I be doing currently?
Hey,I'm in my last semester of my undergraduate Finance program at a good business within the state of Illinois (Northern Illinois University), but no where near a target school. My end career goal is...
View ArticlePrivate Equity Sophomore Internship Interview
I have a interview coming up with a middle market private equity firm for a sophomore summer internship. I am wondering what exactly to expect from this interview in terms of how technical vs fit it...
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Ask an Institutional LP anything.
Mod Note (Andy) - we're reposting the top AMA's from 2015, this one was originally posted 1/3/2015.Fire away with questions and I'll give my answers/opinions. I've done diligence on everything from...
View ArticleDoes buyout PE offer better learning opportunities than VC for Pre-MBA...
Happy New Year everyone!Currently a senior beginning to evaluate opportunities for after 2-3 years at an MBB. In regards to PE, it seems like the vast majority of people considering this path tend to...
View ArticleDisllusioned in the public markets..is PE for me?
Hi all, I am an equity research analyst on the sell-side at a BB (~2 years) and plus 1.5 years in a non-finance role in the industry (which is my team's coverage industry). My initial enthusiasm about...
View ArticleHigh frequency trading -> PE?
Hi, I would love thoughts on how someone like me should plan my career around toward a job at a PE firm. I'm a recent graduate from a top engineering school with good GPA. I have software...
View ArticleOMERS PE, CPP, Teachers Private Capital
Anyone have any sense on what these pension funds in Toronto pay their associates (post 2 years of IB analyst and pre MBA) these days? As well as general lifestyle / hours relative to IB. Quote Bookmark
View ArticleBypassing headhunters who've shown you PE openings and cold emailing PE...
So some of the headhunters I have been working with have told me about openings in a couple of PE funds, and have asked if they could forward my resume to the position, even though it is early in the...
View ArticleFINANCIAL INSTRUMENT SPECIFICALLY FOR LEASE
Dear Sir/MaWe are one of the leading Financial instrument providers with offices all over Europe. We are major/Direct providers of Fresh Cut BG, SBLC, POF, MTN, Bonds and CDs and this financial...
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AMA - London Megafund PE, one year in...
I did an AMA before but I lost my login details. Here I am after a year in PE.This forum is a constant source of amusement / info so I am happy to answer any questions, with the caveat that anyone...
View ArticleFundraising in Private Equity
I work in in a sales role at a boutique alternative investment manager and the core of our product is private equity. Any individuals here who are in a private equity fundraising role, any advice as to...
View ArticleInterview assistance
Could anyone suggest an up to date report / article etc to read on the state of the PE industry and likely trends for the future in preparation for an interview (no background knowledge on the subject...
View ArticleMBB-->MBA (H/S/W)--> PE
Any insight on the following career path? MBB-->MBA (H/S/W)--> PEMy ideal plan would be to stay at my MBB for 3 years, go for a top MBA (H/S preferred), then go to a MM or smaller shop near my...
View ArticlePath to PE for older graduate
Hello WSO,So I have a question about the best path into PE for a person that graduated at an older age.Short summary: 23, graduated with an Msc in Economics from a top institution on the European...
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New Private Equity Interview Prep Pack is Here!
The Private Equity Interview Prep Pack has arrived after years in the making! 2016 Update: It is better than ever with more PE Cases getting added to the WSO Video Library every month!Our goal at the...
View ArticleWhy did PE and VC get wrapped together?
PE and VC, while in theory similar, operate under a completely separate set of rules. I liked having them separate...VCPEventure capital Quote Bookmark
View ArticleCPP IB Private Equity Internship vs Jefferies IBD
Hi all,I have an offer from CPP Investment Board in their Private Equity division. I also have another offer from Jefferies in IBD. I was wondering which route you would recommend? I don't think CPP IB...
View ArticleAccounting Due Diligence - understating debt
Hey monkies - my PE prep book says that in accounting due diligence, Accountants make sure that "any outstanding liabilities are categorized properly as debt or working capital. "this is important...
View ArticleSeeking Advice on How to Get into PE without an IB or Mgmt Consulting Background
Hi All, The goal: - Begin my first day of PE as soon as tomorrow without full-time IB or Mgmt Consulting experience or enrollment in B-School.My Stats: - CPA - Currently a Big 4 technical accounting...
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