Based on the WSO Dataset, Warburg Pincus typically starts its full-time analyst recruiting process well in advance of the start date. For instance, discussions and queries about the 2021 and 2024 full-time analyst positions began as early as June 2020 and May 2023, respectively. This pattern suggests that for the 2025 full-time analyst positions, candidates might expect the process to kick off around two to three years prior to the start date, potentially around mid-2023 to early 2024.

The content of the interviews can be expected to cover a range of technical questions related to private equity, including LBO modeling tests, as well as behavioral questions to assess fit within the firm's culture. The WSO courses, such as the Private Equity Interview Course, which includes LBO modeling tests, and the IB Interview Bootcamp, covering both technical and behavioral questions, are highly relevant for preparation. Additionally, the Venture Capital Bootcamp might offer useful insights into investment evaluation, which is pertinent to Warburg Pincus's activities.

Remember, staying informed through platforms like WSO and engaging in preparatory courses can significantly enhance your readiness for the interview process.

Sources: Warburg Pincus 2021 FT Analyst, Warburg Pincus 2021 FT Analyst, Warburg Pincus 2024 FT Analyst

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Came to my school recently for an info session. Application closes May 2nd with the first rounds targeted for mid-May being virtual interviews. Superday in NY Office in June and Final rounds hybrid in June-July.

 

Did you speak to anyone at firm besides HR? Did not think networking was considered. Also have not heard back.

 

Networks always matter, from my connection they said especially for something like Warburg where the analysts and associates do the resume screens

 

Look through this guys comment history. Dude is a depiction of what all of us will turn out like if we don't stop consuming brainrot TikTok content

 

I've noticed a recent surge in randoms just constantly shitposting/shitcommenting with no meaningful contributions. Oh well, at least they bump our posts on the forum

 

Can you f up your chances at getting a FT offer at your SA bank if you apply? Or is chill as long as you are not actively networking?

 

On Handshake at targets, plus strong clubs at my target got outreach from HR and OCR info-session and invite-only dinner.

 
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Just spoke to my friend there, interviews supposed to drop early next week 

 

I'm doing 25 SA at a MM PE shop from a semi-target. Is there a chance for me at all to recruit for this full time or is it not even worth trying

 

WB basically only takes the tippy top of the target kids, I would focus your attention elsewhere but shoot an app if it's handshake. it was at my semi-target when I did recruiting, but basically applied solely for the sake of it. Don't expect to get the next offer, but it doesn't hurt to apply.

 

How does the WP Analyst program compare to the likes of the other MFs? I understand they’re open to promotion unlike BX/KKR and more like Bain/Vista in that sense.
 

But I also am wondering about exits, as I am sure they are very group specific. For example. WP Tech/SIG teams’ experience overall are probably inferior to that of Vista/Silver Lake for obvious reasons, whereas Industrials and Healthcare could be top notch?

would love to hear any insight

 

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