Comments on: Why Private Equity?

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:03:55 +0000

In reply to Bryan. More complex deals, more focus on technical aspects/modeling rather than qualitative industry analysis, etc.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:22:42 +0000

Hi Brian, Would be a good response to why Megafunds over Middle-Market firms? Everyone talks about the money and the prestige but what would be a good response in an interview or headhunter setting?

Thank you so much!

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 23:41:53 +0000

In reply to PEinterested.

To have a chance at any of those firms, at least in the U.S./NYC, you have to be at a bulge bracket or elite boutique, have top academic credentials, and get headhunters to vouch for you.

https://mergersandinquisitions.com/how-to-get-into-private-equity/
https://mergersandinquisitions.com/private-equity-recruitment/

By: PEinterested

PEinterested — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 09:19:08 +0000

Hi Brian,
It si s expected that one would apply to PE firms through headhunters. I just wanted to be sure that this is also the case with bigger PE firms such as Blackstone PE, CVC Capital Partners, KKR etc. Would it be worth applying through their websites or just hope to get approached by headhunters?

By: M&I - Nicole

M&I - Nicole — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 22:17:16 +0000

In reply to Lakshay.

This article should help: https://mergersandinquisitions.com/private-equity-recruiting/

By: Lakshay

Lakshay — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:33:34 +0000

Hi,
I am 22 years old & at Final level of Chartered Accountant. I am already working with Deloitte from 2 years in Assurance Deptt. in India & willing to shift to US in PE sector next summer.
I have worked with Diverse Industries in past 2 years & have deep interest in operational & financial working of the companies which help them grow better. Have already been exploring my opportunities in PE side but not able to figure out how to crack in PE.
If you can suggest me something through which I can catch hold of attention of Partners in big/mid-seized PE Firms, then that would be really helpful

Thanks in Advance.

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 08:22:14 +0000

In reply to udit. Learn an industry really well, come in with investment ideas, and be able to explain how you could get up to speed quickly on the technical side and learn enough to contribute to deal sourcing and execution.

By: udit

udit — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 07:12:05 +0000

Hi,
I am a 21 year undergrad majoring in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Mathematics Department. I have received an interview opportunity at a PE firm. I have no prior work experience in Finance sector.

I am excited and at the same scared of this interview as I want to make best out of this opportunity but I don’t know how to show my interest in this field given the fact that I have no experience in this field and other related fields.

How should I go about preparing for my interview?

Thanks

By: M&I - Nicole

M&I - Nicole — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:31:09 +0000

In reply to Robert. I think both works to be honest. I'd say it depends on the team - are they willing to give you responsibilities? What projects will you be staffed on? You may want to raise such questions and try to gauge which opportunity allows you to learn more.

By: Robert

Robert — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 09:55:27 +0000

Hi, I would like to ask some advice.

I am a consulting engineer, working on due diligence in the Power&Utilities sector. I have just been offered two positions, (1) mid-market investment bank and (2) small private equity firm ($300m of funds) investing in infrastructure (not companies).

At the investment bank I was told that I would have to work a lot on origination.

At private equity firm I was told that my focus would be on financial modelling.

I am unsure which to chose, on the one hand the investment bank is an established company with an history but the idea of working extensively on pitches in power point doesn’t appeal to me. Nevertheless I would do it to get into the industry.

On the other hand the private equity firm does not have a strong name as it has just launched, but the idea of mastering financial modelling seems better than mastering power point.

I would like to gain experience in either of the two and then move to a larger organisation, either IB or PE, in a couple of years. Could you please give me your opinion on which to choose?

Many thanks