University of Southern California
University of Southern California alumni in private equity
52 University of Southern California alumni work in private equity and are in Paperclip’s network. A shared school can give you a relevant starting point for a conversation. Counts describe the Paperclip database, not placement rates.
Where they work
These firms are represented among University of Southern California alumni in private equity in the Paperclip network. Where available, a link opens our firm guide.
What these firms publish for students
For each firm where University of Southern California alumni work in private equity, the summer programs it lists as open on its own careers site and what our firm guide covers. Every open private equity window is on the deadlines tracker.
| Firm | University of Southern California alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo | 7 | None listed | Alumni network |
| Blue Owl Capital | 3 | None listed | Firm guide |
| KKR | 3 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Blackstone | 3 | 3 open | How to apply |
| Sycamore Partners | 2 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Ares | 2 | None listed | Firm guide |
Breaking into private equity from University of Southern California
Private equity opportunities differ by seniority, investment strategy, and firm. Check whether a role is intended for undergraduates or candidates with prior experience.
- Look for current roles on the firm careers site and any recruiting channels it identifies.
- Confirm the expected start date and required experience before preparing an application.
- If a recruiter contacts you, verify the role and process directly before relying on a timeline.
Research the firm’s strategy and public portfolio. Ask relevant team members about their work, and connect your experience to the responsibilities in the posting.
Let Paperclip email University of Southern California alumni in private equity
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Questions
How many University of Southern California alumni work in private equity?
52 are in Paperclip's database, which ranks University of Southern California #20 of 60 schools in private equity. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Where do University of Southern California alumni work in private equity?
The firms with the most University of Southern California alumni in private equity are Apollo (7), Blue Owl Capital (3), KKR (3), Blackstone (3), Sycamore Partners (2) and Ares (2).
Are any of these firms hiring summer interns now?
Blackstone list open summer programs on their own careers sites. Each firm page has the programs, deadlines and how to apply.
How do I network into private equity from University of Southern California?
Email University of Southern California alumni at the firms you want most, one short personal note each that mentions University of Southern California and asks for a 15-minute call, and follow up once after about a week. Paperclip does this for you, University of Southern California alumni first, from your own inbox every weekday.