Carnegie’s Private Equity Finance team consists of Darren Reuben, John Hindley and Bethany Kopiski, covering Finance & Tax roles at all levels.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Finance Director
Financial Controller
Fund Controller
Heads of Department (Revenue/Management Information/Cost)
FP&A
Management Accountant
Financial Accountant
Fund Accountant
Group Reporting and Consolidation roles
Regulatory and Compliance roles
Fund Administration
Assistant Accountant
Accounts Payable
Credit Control
Head of Tax
Indirect Tax Manager
Transfer Pricing Manager
Corporate Tax Manager
Funds Tax Associate
International Tax Director
Private Equity firms invest in companies or other assets to generate returns for investors. Private Equity companies have a range of career options including Finance, Investment, Human Resources, Marketing and Business Support roles.
Most Private Equity professionals hold a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Additionally, many PE firms prefer candidates to have a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced degrees.
Private Equity investment professionals need to have strong analytical, financial modelling, communication, and negotiation skills, ideally with M&A experience from an Investment Bank. Private Equity Accounting professionals will likely need to be qualified accountants with experience of auditing Private Equity funds. Human Resources professionals with have a financial services background and strong academic profile. Additionally, Private Equity professionals need to be able to work in high-pressure environments and remain organized and detail oriented.
To gain a competitive edge in the PE industry, many individuals have prior experience in finance, banking, consulting, or accounting. Additionally, many PE firms prefer to hire candidates with a few years of experience in a related field.
The salary for a Private Equity professional varies greatly depending on the firm and the individual’s role, experience and qualifications. If you are a company looking for salary advice, please get in touch to request our latest Private Equity industry salary survey.
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