TIS Buyside

TIS Buyside is a selective track designed for students who want to accelerate their preparation for careers in private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and other buyside roles. Buyside members receive all the benefits of the General and Leaders Program, along with specialized training, exclusive networking opportunities, and tailored resources to help them recruit directly to the buyside and/or prepare for a career in buyside after investment banking.

Benefits of TIS Buyside:

• Monthly TIS-exclusive buyside information sessions and networking events with industry professionals with programs

• Bi-Weekly buyside-focused newsletters with internship and analyst opportunities

• Member-only content including PE and VC case studies, modeling exercises and interview guides

• Access to exclusive guest speakers and small-group events

• For sophomores Buyside Recruiting Bootcamp: bi-weekly meetings covering the fundamentals and advanced topics associated with buyside recruiting (This will be an additional module for students accepted into USC Marshall’s Trojan Finance Academy)

Eligibility & Application:

Open to all TIS members, regardless of class year (with the exception of the Buyside Recruiting Bootcamp). This program is designed to help students build the advanced skills and connections needed to break into these highly competitive buyside roles. Interested members should have a strong demonstrated interest in finance and motivation to learn more about the buyside. There is no separate application for TIS Buyside; all eligible TIS members have the option to participate.

For questions about the TIS Buyside program reach out to aditiajo@usc.edu