About WPEA
WPEA prepares members not only for PE, but for the entire spectrum of highly competitive finance careers. Our process mirrors the structure of top firms, combining intensive technical preparation with essential professional development.
Our weekly meetings serve as a vital check in for all members, providing necessary updates on current events and market news, sharing the latest internship and full-time opportunities, and ensuring everyone stays synchronized with the fast moving recruiting timelines of top financial firms.
In addition to core technical knowledge, at the Waves Private Equity Association we place immense value on teaching members the crucial soft skills necessary to secure top job offers. WPEA regularly hosts networking seminars and specialized workshops for behavioral questions, providing the professional polish required to excel in interviews. We further refine our members' professional materials by offering personalized resume critique and template guidance. A cornerstone of our supportive culture is the guidance offered by current members who have successfully secured roles at premier financial institutions; they actively leverage their own interviewing experiences to help students navigate their individual recruiting processes.
As a club, the Waves culture is what sets us apart. Recognizing the high barriers to entry in finance, our members understand the immense value of our platform. Every club member is willing to go out of their way to support another, whether through interview prep, resume review, or networking introductions. Ultimately, finance is a people business, and it is the strong, collaborative culture of the Waves Private Equity Association that truly distinguishes our group and drives the success of our members.
Training at a Glance
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Each member gets assigned a mentor prior to recruitment to do mock interviews, offer advice, and check in.
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Accounting
Valuation
LBOs
Equity and Enterprise Value
Financial Modeling
Excel Bootcamp
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Resume Workshop
LinkedIn Workshop
Behavioral Interview Practice
Networking Workshop