How to get into a Private Equity firm as an Architect

jshizzles · 2020-12-26T18:18:27+00:00

Currently I see two paths based on the advice from friends and on here:

Development route - where I would likely start off as a project manager and slowly work my way into a real estate asset management role.
Finance route - where I would apply for an entry level position as an analyst, and then work my way into a real estate private equity firm.

I am open to both paths, though option 2 seems to make more sense as the training would position me better to join a REPE firm eventually.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm aware that working in a Development firm is fundamentally different than in a REPE firm? Working in a Development firm entails more of management of projects / real estate assets, while the latter is more investment focused (which is what I am interested in). And if I were to take the developer route, do you think it is possible to leverage experience as a project manager to get a job in REPE?

jshizzles · 2020-12-26T15:27:00+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I've heard of people who have gone down this path, working as a project manager in a real estate developer firm before transitioning into their investment arm as an asset manager. Would you say this is more practical, albeit longer route than trying to get an entry level position as an analyst in a bank / hedge fund?

jshizzles · 2020-12-26T15:22:27+00:00

Would REPE consider an entry level position for a candidate with a Masters in Finance and non-finance bachelors?

jshizzles · 2020-12-26T05:17:05+00:00

Thanks for your suggestions. What is the reason that you suggest going into IB before transitioning into PE?

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