Vice President, Private Equity+28% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
64% of observed moves out of Private Equity Associate go here (4,200 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high4,200 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · private_equity_vc
Where does a Private Equity Associate go next?
13 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.
Management path
Principal, Private Equity+72% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
21% of observed moves out of Private Equity Associate go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Operations-9% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Vice President, Private Equity. 5% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate480 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Partner, Venture Capital+146% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Vice President, Private Equity. 15% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Associate Portfolio Manager-22% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Private Equity Associate go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers67% of observed exits move upward from there
Investment Banking Associate-11% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Private Equity Associate go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there