Private equity firms' requests for "coffee chats" have incoming junior bankers on edge over the industry's impending on-cycle recruiting process.

Private equity firms' requests for "coffee chats" have incoming junior bankers on edge over the industry's impending on-cycle recruiting process.

Some ambitious college seniors on their way to investment banking jobs are already networking for private equity roles that start in 2027.Edwin Tan/Getty ImagesPrivate equity reps are asking to meet with college seniors headed for jobs on Wall Street.These "coffee chats" often lead to interviews for jobs that won't start for two years.The May start has soon-to-be bankers on edge at a time when they should be celebrating.Graduation season is supp…