What A Private Equity Director At ZT Corporate Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Private Equity Industry
Chihiro, a Private Equity Director, reveals that the role's day-to-day tasks are "not necessarily super clearly defined," requiring initiative and resourcefulness to "create value" for the firm and clients. This lack of explicit direction means success hinges on being an "enterprising person" who proactively identifies and prioritizes tasks, a crucial insight for prospective candidates.
Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Self-Direction, Proactive Problem-Solving, Value Creation
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Chihiro Kurokawa
Private Equity Director
ZT Corporate
UC Berkeley
UCLA; MBA
Business Management & Admin
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Finance
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. The day-to-day tasks of a Private Equity Director are not always clearly defined; you need to be resourceful and create your own value.
2. The role demands a proactive and enterprising attitude; you must be able to identify and create value beyond explicitly assigned tasks.
3. It's crucial to be self-motivated and comfortable with ambiguity, as the job requires initiative and the ability to manage your own time effectively without constant hand-holding.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
My day-to-day job isn't necessarily super clearly defined. It's up to me to be resourceful and creative to figure out what I can best do to create value for myself and my firm, and to be helpful to my clients.
If you're a person who needs handholding or a lot of specific direction, this may not be the right kind of job for you. If you're the type of person who's given tasks A, B, and C, and then you do those tasks and don't know what to do next, that won't really work.
There's an expectation that isn't necessarily written down or explicit in your job objectives, but you're still expected to create value. So, it's really important to be an enterprising person.
That wasn't something that was super clear to me upfront. Maybe it was clear to an extent, but I didn't understand to what extent until I was in the job and realized I needed to make my day and figure out the best way to make use of my time and the company's resources.
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