by Kim Oksenberg | May 30, 2024 | Buy Side, Career Coaching Services, 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 resumes and dreaming of greener pastures. But it might be time for a reality check on what a great...
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...
by Kim Oksenberg | May 13, 2024 | Buy Side, Exit Opportunities
Thinking about jumping ship from banking to the buy side? You’re not alone. The buy side lures many bankers with promises of better work-life balance, more creative thinking, and juicier compensation. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? ALSO, are you...
by meridith dennes | Apr 5, 2024 | Buy Side
25 Buy-Side Interview Questions (and Answers) Here are 25 private equity interview questions and sample answers for an investment banking analyst looking to switch to the buy-side: Why are you interested in transitioning from investment banking to private equity? ...
by meridith | Mar 11, 2024 | Buy Side
You sacrificed years of your life grinding away in investment banking, all in pursuit of that coveted private equity (PE) associate role. The prestige, the impressive compensation, the ability to work on high-stakes deals – it seemed like the ultimate career...
by meridith dennes | Mar 3, 2024 | Buy Side, Campus Recruiting, Summer Internships
Getting a Private Equity Internship: What to Expect Unlike investment banking internships at the large banks, private equity (PE) internships rarely lead to full-time return offers, especially if you’re interning during the school year. This can come as an...