Connor W.
Non-target to top MM PE firm | 100+ clients coached

Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Works at Gallant Capital
Not currently taking new clients
Connor’s Private Equity Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Vice President
100+ people coached for Private Equity
With 6+ years of IB/PE experience, I'm here to help you navigate your career path in this competitive field My background also includes roles at 3 different PE funds, plus two years of investment banking and two years of strategy/operations at one of my firms' portfolio companies. I'm a recent graduate from Wharton's MBA program and am now working at a MM PE fund. I started off as a non-target candidate from the University to Arizona and have navigated my career thus far primarily through my own networking strategies. Whether you're looking to break into private equity or advance your career, I'm excited to share my insights and strategies with you!
Connor can help with:
Skill Building
LinkedIn Review
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Private Equity Strategy
Technical Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
Connor also coaches for Career Coaching, MBA, and Investment Banking. View all.
Work Experience
Investment Professional
Gallant Capital
August 2024 - Present

MBA Candidate
The Wharton School
August 2022 - May 2024
Director
Digital Room
2020 - 2022
H.I.G. Capital portfolio company
Private Equity Associate
H.I.G. Capital
2018 - 2021
$3.1 Billion Middle Market LBO Fund III

Investment Banking Analyst
Wells Fargo Securities
2016 - 2018
Education

The Wharton School (UPenn)
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2022 - 2024
Activities and societies: PE/VC Club Executive Board Member, Wharton travel hockey Joseph Wharton Fellow; Stephens Family MBA Fellow
UA - Eller College of Management
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Finance, Entrepreneurship
2012 - 2016
Grade: 4.0/4.0 summa cum laude