by meridith dennes | Mar 28, 2025 | Buy Side, Exit Opportunities
For nearly 25 years, private equity has been the darling of Wall Street, consistently outperforming the stock market and attracting top talent with promises of eye-watering compensation. But the tides are turning, and this shift has major implications for anyone... 
by meridith dennes | Feb 9, 2025 | Buy Side, Interviewing, Lateral Recruiting
Private equity firms have a secret they don’t tell MBA candidates: They’re not that interested in your expensive degree. “No amount of classroom learning can prepare you for leading real investment decisions,” says a senior partner at a... 
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...