Private Equity Associate+31% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
75% of observed moves out of Investment Analyst go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · private_equity_vc
Where does a Investment Analyst go next?
7 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Management path
Vice President, Private Equity+68% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
25% of observed moves out of Investment Analyst go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Principal, Private Equity+125% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Private Equity Associate. 16% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Operations+19% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Vice President, Private Equity. 2% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate480 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Partner, Venture Capital+223% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Vice President, Private Equity. 6% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Associate Portfolio Manager+2% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Private Equity Associate. 5% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers67% of observed exits move upward from there
Investment Banking Associate+17% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Private Equity Associate. 5% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there