Private Equity Director
FINANCE
2/13/20231 min read
He describes:
His background and education
How he decided what he wanted to do
Why he switched from investment banking to private equity
An overview of the similarities and differences between venture capital, private equity, and investment banking
The typical path into private equity
What his role entails
The steps of a deal
What the training process is like
The weekly schedule in private equity compared to investment banking
How social the role is
What he likes and finds challenging about the role
Advice for those who want a role in private equity
Peter Smith describes his career path including working for Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, EIG Global Energy Partners, and Brookfield Asset Management, and his current role in private equity as a director at EQT Group.