Path to Partner
The only structured career programme built specifically for investor relations professionals in private markets. From your first IR role to the partner conversation.
In Partnership with Private Equity Recruitment & Sinefine.
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Path to Partner
A career development course for IR professionals in private markets · Private Equity Marketeer
Analyst · Associate
Stage 1 — Breaking in & building credibility
1
Getting into IR
Pathways in and how to position yourself
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2
Performing in your first IR role
How to build trust and visibility early
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VP · Senior Associate
Stage 2 — Owning relationships
3
Becoming an LP relationship owner
From supporting roles to leading the LP dialogue
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4
The ideal IR partner — an LP's perspective
What LPs actually value in the GP relationship
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Director · Principal
Stage 3 — Operating at a senior level
5
Navigating firm politics
How to build influence inside a GP
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6
Compensation, negotiation & career moves
Know your worth and how to act on it
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Managing Director · Partner
Stage 4 — Making and being partner
7
Leading an IR function
From individual contributor to head of IR
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8
The partner conversation
What it takes, what it means, how to get there
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Breaking in & building credibility
Owning relationships
Operating at a senior level
Making and being partner