by meridith dennes | Sep 20, 2024 | Buy Side
As you prepare for interviews in the private equity sector, it’s crucial to be ready for a wide range of questions. This comprehensive guide covers 19 essential questions you might encounter and 7 insightful questions you should consider asking your interviewer.... 
by meridith dennes | Sep 20, 2024 | Buy Side
Private equity associate recruiting is undergoing a significant shift, marked by an increasingly accelerated on-cycle process. At Prospect Rock Partners, we’ve conducted a thorough analysis of the current market dynamics to provide insights for both candidates... 
by meridith dennes | Aug 24, 2024 | Buy Side
Private equity is known for its attractive compensation packages, which typically consist of base salaries, substantial bonuses, and for more senior professionals, carried interest. This article provides a detailed breakdown of these components across various... 
by meridith dennes | Aug 8, 2024 | Buy Side, Exit Opportunities, Lateral Recruiting
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) is taking decisive action to address investment banking analyst retention and the increasingly aggressive recruitment by private equity firms, as revealed in offer letters to its 2025 analyst class. This move comes in response to the... 
by Kim Oksenberg | May 30, 2024 | Buy Side, Interviewing
So, you’re looking to break into private equity? Join the club. The allure of PE’s high-stakes deals and big paydays has many bankers polishing up their private equity resume and dreaming of greener pastures. But it might be time for a reality check on... 
by Kim Oksenberg | May 19, 2024 | Buy Side, Exit Opportunities
So, you’re an investment banking analyst dreaming of breaking into private equity. You’ve put in the hard work to master technicals for PE interviews and are eager to take your investing career to the next level. But before you can start flying private to...