You can learn more about private equity and the career of chief dealmaker by checking out the following book in your college or local library: Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity, by David P. Stowell and Paul Stowell. Reading articles about private equity will also be useful. Additionally, This is Private Equity (https://www.investmentcouncil.org/private-equity-at-work) is a helpful resource.
Participate in information interviews with private equity chief dealmakers. During such an interview, you will get the opportunity to ask dealmakers about their job duties, work environment, likes and dislikes about their careers, educational training, and other topics that will help you to learn more about the field. Information interviews can be conducted in-person, on the phone, or through video-conferencing technology. Ask your school counselor or a teacher to help you set up information interviews. Perhaps you could even job-shadow a dealmaker to learn even more about the field.
- Investment Underwriters
- Private Equity Accountants and Auditors
- Private Equity Business Development Directors
- Private Equity Compliance Professionals
- Private Equity Financial Managers
- Private Equity Investor Relations Specialists
- Private Equity Lawyers
- Private Equity Marketing Specialists
- Private Equity Research Analysts and Associates
- Private Equity Risk Managers