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Negotiating your compensation in private equity is as complex as it is critical. To secure the right terms, you need to understand all the components of a PE-backed package and how to approach each one. Missteps can cause strained sponsor relationships, a rocky start to your role, and lost equity opportunities.  

Our Compensation Guide gives you the tools to avoid costly mistakes. Based on insights from more than a decade of guiding executives along their compensation journeys, this is your roadmap for stepping into your next role with compensation that reflects your value, an agreement you trust, and a sponsor partnership built to last.

What’s Inside:

·       Detailed breakdowns of every PE-backed compensation element, from salary and bonus to equity structures and payout mechanics

·       Expert guidance on complex topics like co-investment and rollover equity

·       Negotiation best practices to maximize your outcome while preserving sponsor goodwill and appealing to their priorities

·       A step-by-step walkthrough from first offer to signed agreement

·       Tactics to avoid pitfalls and navigate delicate situations, such as counteroffers

·       Real-world scenarios to benchmark viability and potential outcomes

·       A priority-based question framework to guide your diligence

·       How to leverage your recruiter as a powerful ally in the negotiation process

This guide was created specifically to help executives evaluate and negotiate PE-backed compensation. Don’t negotiate without a plan — the stakes are too high, and the payoff is too great to leave your compensation to chance.