Recalc Finance Accelerator - Spring 2022 Cohort
The Recalc Academy Finance Accelerator program is designed to help you launch your career in private equity and alternative investments. The program is co-led by Katie Fifer, former private equity VP (Audax Group, Paxion Capital) and founder of Recalc Academy, and Jill Pierce, founder of Carter Pierce, a top private equity recruiting firm. They work in close collaboration with many of the leading private equity and alternative investment firms. They place a special emphasis on training and developing candidates historically underrepresented within private equity. This includes women, first generation students, underrepresented minorities, and students from schools without traditional on-campus finance recruiting. They look for incredibly hard-working students and graduates ready to dedicate themselves to launching their career in finance.
Who is it for?
The program is designed for current college students and recent college graduates. The program will help prepare you for your next career step:
Freshman/Sophomore - Internship recruiting
Junior/Senior - Private equity analyst and associate recruiting
Recent graduates - Off-cycle private equity associate recruiting for people with 1-4 years of work experience.
What does the program cover?
The program teaches the most critical aspects of preparation for success in interviews and on the job. They also match you up with mentorship from the industry and with a dedicated recruiter to help you through your job search.
Private Equity 101: How does the industry work? How do PE deals work? What does the interview process look like?
Pitching yourself: Perfecting your resume. Presenting your story with confidence.
Technical skills development: Accounting Fundamentals, LBO Model, Business Analysis
Mock interviews: Opportunity to practice behavioral and technical interviews
Mentorship: Opportunities for mentorship by current private equity deal professionals
Recruitment: You'll meet the CarterPierce recruiting team for access to recruiting by top private equity and other investment firms
Hear directly from leading private equity firms: A big part of finding the right role is finding a firm that fits your personality and your goals. You'll hear directly from partner firms about what makes their organization unique.
Ongoing Alumni Training: As an alum of the program you'll have access to additional technical training after you start your job to boost your success in the role
When does the program run?
Our next program will be the Spring 2022 Cohort running Feb-April 2022.
The program will meet 8-9:30pm ET (5-6:30pm PT)
10 Meetings. Tuesday & Thursday from March 1 - April 7 (except March 15/17).
All meetings are held over Zoom
How much does it cost?
The program does not cost anything to participants. However, the program requires a significant commitment, and applicants will be asked to sign an agreement committing to their full participation in the program. Any participant not fully committed to the program will be asked to leave.
What background do I need in order to apply?
Applicants do not need to be pursuing a finance degree or have prior finance work experience - this program is designed to be a launchpad for your career in finance. However, they will be screening for outstanding work ethic and a track record in analytically-oriented coursework or job experience. If you are a junior/senior or recent graduate, preference will be given for analytically-oriented internship or full-time work experience (consulting, accounting, banking, engineering, investing, or related - does not specifically need to be investment banking).
How can I apply to the program?
Please complete your written application at this Link
Based on a review of written applications, certain candidates will be invited to a Zoom interview.
Deadlines: Applications will be open Jan 3rd-Feb 15th.
They encourage you to apply early as we will be accepting applicants on a rolling basis, and the program will be limited to 40 participants.
Questions: please email support@recalcacademy.com