As first reported by Efinancialcareers (UK). Ee-Ching Tay, who was once Singapore’s top female banker, said that she found private equity dull.
Ching was the former CEO of UBS’s investment banking business in Asia.
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She left UBS in 2019 to join a private equity firm.
However, she left the private equity firm after just two years.
In an interview with the Financial Times,
Ching said that she found private equity to be “dull” and “not intellectually stimulating.”
She said that she missed the “adrenaline rush” of investment banking.Ching’s comments are a rare criticism of private equity from a top banker. Private equity is often seen as a glamorous and exciting career path.
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However, Ching’s comments suggest that it is not for everyone.
It is important to note that Ching’s experience is just one data point.
There are many successful bankers who have made the transition to private equity.
However, her comments suggest that private equity is not the right career for everyone.
If you are considering a career in private equity, it is important to do your research and make sure that it is the right fit for you.
