PE Recruiting as A2A Associate
Is going from a top BB / EB M&A group to an UMM/ MM PE shop as an A2A associate difficult? Thinking of spending max 1.5 years as an A2A associate to collect the As1 bonus and then pivoting to PE .
I was always more interested in PE investing rather than advising, however held off on recruiting during my analyst years due to visa challenges (many PE shops won't consider candidates unless they are on H1B according to HHs I have spoken to). I have a pretty good idea of the type of fund/strategy I am most interested in and am open to relocating from NY if I find the right opportunity.
I understand that the move to PE would entail a pay cut and require me to start as a fresh associate, but I don't mind that. Was curious if anyone had any thoughts on; 1) the feasibility/difficulty of going A2A to PE and 2) the most viable approach for this (i.e., timing to make the move, whether to recruit on-cycle or off-cycle, etc.)
Appreciate any thoughts
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I think the ONLY thing working against you will be timing, since you won't be doing on-cycle recruiting. Other than that, you're at a top group and have an exceptionally good reason for staying to Associate (visa).
From what I have seen and heard, someone with your type of experience can get any job as long as you're not weird in interviews, can thoughtfully explain why you made certain career choices, and can explain what the fund's strategy is and why you want to be there.
Hopefully this is helpful: I know someone who got into a top UMM from a random boutique because they could thoroughly explain that fund's posititioning and investment strategy .
Personally, I think showing any real amount of passion towards the group and their investment style goes a long way. Interviewing at KKR because "they're big" is terrible, but being able to say that you've listened to the partners do interviews and podcasts and that you agree with their strategy of blah blah will give you a lot of points in the process.
Thank you, this is very helpful
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