Financial modeling expert in private equity

The modex pe ® is an online test that covers private equity concepts and it allows you to demonstrate your skills as if you were in an interview

Financial modeling is an essential skill for those working on investment projects or advisory roles in areas such as venture capital, M&A, real estate, project finance, or private equity.


It is increasingly common for the key players in this sector to require job applicants to have proficiency in financial modeling as part of their skill-set. 


The modex® pe exams are designed and marked entirely by professionals currently working in private equity, through a rigorous scoring system to ensure that all the exams are fair and accurate.

This pack includes three tests and the comparison of your results against our database: 

  • Financial modeling microtraining content comprehensive bite-sized financial modeling lessons to prepare you for your modex text and for your next career move
  • Two private equity mock modex® with the solution to help you prepare for an interview.
  • One modex® private equity test. The real one, the one that separates you from the crowd  (live and monitored). For this exam, you will choose a suitable date upon purchase. 
  • By taking this benchmark exam, you can become part of our recruitment database and be recognized by prestigious financial institutions across the globe and you move to the top of the list in the hiring pipeline.

Who is it for?

  • Students

    Interested in working in private equity.

  • Professionals

    Already working in the private equity industry, to identify potential gaps of knowledge.

  • Teams

    The modex pe® also offers the teams & headhunters, an important benchmark on the modeling skills of a prospective candidate, as part of a much broader database.

About the modex® private equity exam


  The modex exams are always in English.


The exam 
 		Technical knowledge
2-hours duration
 Command of Excel
Simulates a private equity job interview
 General financial modeling knowledge
Designed for associate & analyst level
 Leveraged buyouts (LBOs)
Build model sections from scratch
 Sources and uses
Choose your day (after purchase)
 Senior debt/ Mezzanine / Seller notes
Take the exam from your computer
 Bolt-on acquisitions
Compare your results with our database

 Refinance

Dividend recaps

Investor returns

Testimonials

Rafael López Armenta

Partner GED Capital

“modex pe is a very interesting tool which helped us to better assess the financial modeling capacity of our team”

Gail McManus

Managing Director and founder of PER, Europe’s leading private equity recruitment specialist.

“Modelling is an important skill and a crucial part of the selection process. The Modex model has the potential to become a valuable tool in the recruitment landscape’.

Maxim Mishin

LBS 2019 Candidate, modex pe score: 86,4%

"Taking the modex pe test was a great opportunity to objectively evaluate my financial modelling skills and receive detailed feedback. The given case was challenging, but resembled actual modelling assignments in private equity"