Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 15, 2024

Private equity value creation came on my radar a few years ago when I noticed something: Even though traditional PE deal roles were not doing well, “operational” or “value creation” teams still seemed to be recruiting. What Does the Private Equity Value Creation Team Do in Real Life?

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OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

You’ve got your dream private equity! But that is just the first step of the private equity journey. Private equity firms are typically very hierarchical, with multiple levels of professionals needing to move up to make it to the title of MD or Partner. Congratulations!

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OfficeHours

JANUARY 15, 2024

And the good news is: All signs are pointing to recruiting picking up in the first quarter of 2024! Are you focused on recruiting in 2024? What sort of recruiting opportunities are you focused on this year? You’ve got your dream private equity! But that is just the first step of the private equity journey.

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OfficeHours

JANUARY 25, 2025

Are your friends preparing and recruiting for Buyside roles? Is Private Equity right for you? This would be a very reactive strategy and it works better in super active recruiting environments. Similarly, weve developed a surefire way of recruiting that works for MOST. Will you be able to break in? Not recommended.

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OfficeHours

JULY 13, 2023

Are you focused on recruiting in 2023? Making The Transition From Private Equity To A Hedge Fund Discover the secrets to transitioning from private equity with expert guidance and support from GetOfficeHours. Interviews then will be tougher. Start your journey today.

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OfficeHours

JULY 25, 2023

Even more importantly, less time in the office meant less pressure to navigate the logistical challenges associated with buyside recruiting. In-person work may have made things harder, but there are still ways for those of us back in the office to strategically manage the buyside recruiting process. This guide is here to show you how.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with investment banking in Hong Kong , I can summarize private equity in China in one sentence: “If you’re not Chinese, don’t even think about it, and even if you are Chinese, it’s best if you have great connections within the CCP and want to stay in China long-term.”

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OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

Are you preparing for upcoming private equity interviews? If so, understanding the mechanics of a leveraged buyout is paramount… Paper LBOs are an important part of any private equity interview. Stay tuned for more insightful content and valuable tips from OfficeHours… Do you plan on recruiting for On-Cycle 2025?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity. The Top Growth Equity Firms Why Did Growth Equity Get So Popular?

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OfficeHours

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

.” These webinars are packed with valuable insights from industry professionals and experts in the world of Finance – from private equity to investment banking, career transitions, career growth, and a whole lot more! How was your experience recruiting into Private Equity?

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OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Having spent time in technology growth equity and VC in college, I realized quickly that my passions and career goals didn’t align with RX or the exit opps from MM banking to MM private equity. Are you focused on recruiting in 2024? What sort of recruiting opportunities are you focused on this year?

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Private Equity Recruitment Bank Banking 173

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 17, 2023

Ever since the 2008 financial crisis, there has been massive hype about both private equity and technology. Over the past few decades, technology private equity has gone from “barely existing” to representing the largest single sector in PE by both deal value and deal count. Why Did PE Firms Start Buying Tech Companies?

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Written by a Top OfficeHours Private Equity Coach Is PE a Good Fit for you? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Many first-year (and some second-year) analysts are unsure if private equity should be their next step.

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OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

Going to keep today rather simple — we want to celebrate and kick off the second half of the year with a simple offer for the first 10 people that take advantage of the below — PE Platform Access for $225 OFF = $74 out of pocket for lifetime access Our flagship program has placed mentees into most major private equity firms since launching in 2020.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 22, 2023

More surprisingly, a handful of private equity associates have also reached out about being laid off or being put on performance plans in a tough market. Treat recruiting like your full time job and you should be able to convert an offer within 3 months. Do you want to be a career banker? Deal experience is crucial.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Check out our Private Equity Curriculum Celebrating 10/31 with LIMITED ACCESS to $10.31 Our flagship program has placed mentees into most major private equity firms since launching in 2020. You’ve got your dream private equity! But that is just the first step of the private equity journey.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 14, 2023

YES, connect me with a Coach – I need to recruit! Taking it a step further, you could help one of their portfolio companies with issues ranging from recruiting to web development. To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?”

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For the past months, OfficeHours has had some amazing speakers, including private equity pros, HBS MBA grads, and successful founders. We cover topics like private equity, investment banking, switching careers, and how to grow in your job. Yes, I’m interested! From Analyst to VP appeared first on OfficeHours.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For private equity investors who have been monitoring the situation around inflation for the last few months to a year, many have been disappointed to see the slow trajectory with which inflation has been coming down from highs. Explore the role of private equity now. Currently, inflation in the U.S.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When you hear the words “healthcare private equity,” two thoughts probably come to mind: Wait a minute, isn’t healthcare a risky/growth-oriented sector? In most of the world, healthcare is either government-run or a mixed public/private sector. Are there many private healthcare companies for PE firms to acquire?

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 27, 2023

OfficeHours is an online platform that provides 1-on-1 coaching, training, and advice to help you land a job in competitive finance careers including investment banking, private equity, growth equity, venture capital, and hedge funds. What makes you most nervous for recruiting? Yes Not sure, should I??

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. not banks or investment firms).

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OfficeHours

JUNE 26, 2023

Step into the shoes of the reader Put yourself in the mindset of your future boss, a recruiter, or a potential teammate. Mastering the Format In a world where recruiters spend an average of 30 seconds scanning a resume, formatting matters. Download our Free Resume Template 1. Yes, I’m interested!

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OfficeHours

JULY 8, 2023

Private equity giants are still racing to fill 2024 associate seats. See 8 firms — from Carlyle to Bain Capital — that have been recruiting first-year investment bankers for jobs that won’t start for 18 months. Well, yes if you plan on recruiting, that would make sense right? Should Headhunters be reaching out to you?

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OfficeHours

JUNE 27, 2023

So where do we stand today… On-Cycle Buyside Recruiting UPDATE FOR 2025 Headhunters, including Henkel and Gold Coast , are already reaching out to incoming analysts about on-cycle buyside recruiting. Waves of Recruitment On-cycle recruiting occurred in waves last year, with not all spots being filled during the first wave.

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Recruitment Private Equity Investment Banking Analyst Equities 130

OfficeHours

JULY 20, 2023

The “top-tier” and most competitive funds signal the start of Buyside recruiting season by being the first to extend interview invitations. Focus Prep on Deal Experience More often than not, if you are recruiting for Buyside jobs you have had experience in some sort of transaction oriented industry.

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OfficeHours

JANUARY 26, 2024

When You Need to Return Cash in order to Raise More original article sourced by Ryan Gould, Bloomberg, sourced link above The world’s private equity firms have cash to burn. Private equity players have to face reality at some point,” said Per Franzen, head of private capital for Europe and North America at EQT AB.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets. A “take-private” transaction in the context of private equity is a process by which a PE firm acquires a publicly listed company and converts it into a privately held entity.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 29, 2024

This article will focus on careers and recruiting , while the accompanying YouTube video will discuss the technical/modeling aspects in more detail. In riskier verticals, such as mining, the required DSCR is much higher to account for the added risk of commodity prices. an equity IRR of 7% to 13%).

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OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

Many young professionals in investment banking, consulting, or related fields often wing a few interviews in private equity or other buyside roles to “see how it goes” before they get serious about landing an offer. First off, the world of private equity, buyside roles, and finance in general is small.

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Private Equity Recruitment Investment Banking Equities 130

Peak Frameworks

MAY 22, 2023

The accounting equation is a fundamental concept in finance that every private equity professional, investment banker, and corporate , finance expert should be familiar with. If you're interested in recruiting for private equity and mastering concepts like the accounting equation, you should check out our Private Equity Course.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But this started changing in the 2010s and early 2020s as team values skyrocketed and billionaires, sovereign wealth funds , and sports private equity firms all jumped into the sector. Regulations – Does the league allow private equity or other financial sponsor ownership? How many individuals can be team owners?

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

Written by a Top OfficeHours Coach Making a positive first impression with headhunters is key to success in the on-cycle or off-cycle buyside recruiting process. Do you plan on recruiting for On-Cycle 2025? Have you scheduled your first Headhunter Coffee Chat? Survey Respondents will be eligible to win Free PE Platform Access!

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OfficeHours

JULY 14, 2023

The “top-tier” and most competitive funds signal the start of Buyside recruiting season by being the first to extend interview invitations. Next, have concrete reasons as to why private equity – which ideally naturally stem from your story. Do you plan on recruiting for On-Cycle 2025?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

The more significant equity research vs. investment banking differences relate to recruiting and careers , including points such as the compensation and exit opportunities. Interviews Investment banking interviews test broader topics, but equity research interviews tend to go more in-depth into narrower subjects.

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OfficeHours

JULY 17, 2023

The benefit here is twofold: First, you have granted yourself a few months where you can recruit without needing to disclose that you’ll be leaving the firm; Second, even if you are not able to secure a new job in the extra time period, you’ve still done yourself a favor by reducing any “gap” in employment on your resume.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 23, 2023

Think it’s too late for you to recruit as an Associate? Come listen to Alice speak about her time recruiting as a Lazard IB Associate into TCV Growth Equity! No, I’m not What makes you most nervous for recruiting? Hour By Hour In Growth Equity Want to learn about OfficeHours? Think again!

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