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Package Description:
I got into Goldman Sachs TMT investment banking without a finance degree, without a target school, and without knowing anyone on the inside. I built my path from scratch across three different sectors — biotech IR, gaming and real estate IB at Wells Fargo, then Goldman — through cold outreach and positioning my non-traditional background as an asset. This package is for non-finance majors, non-target school students, and anyone who has been told their background disqualifies them. It does not. What we cover: • How to reframe your non-traditional background into a compelling story that bankers actually remember • How to identify which banks and groups are most accessible to non-target candidates • How to build a pipeline of coffee chats without knowing anyone in the industry • Resume positioning that highlights what you have rather than apologizing for what you don’t • Interview preparation focused on your why story — which is your biggest edge as a non-traditional candidate
What you'll get from this package
A customized non-target positioning strategy and story framework for your background
A targeted bank and group list based on your profile and what's most accessible to non-target candidates
Interview prep focused on your why story and turning your unconventional path into your biggest competitive edge
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions.
Services included:
Skill Building
Investment Banking Strategy
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Offered by Justin V.
Joined April 2026
5.0
Goldman TMT Analyst Who Broke In Without a Finance Degree
I broke into Goldman Sachs investment banking without a finance degree. Here's how I did it. I started in biotech investor relations at one of the most active boutique IR firms in the country, advising on some of the busiest biotech IPOs during the record breaking 2020 boom year. From there I moved to Wells Fargo Securities investment banking in the REGAL group covering Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging. I worked on landmark deals including Aristocrat's $3.7B acquisition of Playtech and MGM's $3.9B sale of CityCenter, advising institutional clients like Blackstone, VICI Properties, Red Rock Resorts and Bally's. Then I lateraled to Goldman Sachs TMT and Consumer where I was exclusive buy-side advisor on Amazon's $3.9B acquisition of One Medical and Amazon's $1.7B acquisition of iRobot. I also worked on transactions for Nike, Starbucks and Nordstrom. I help two types of people. First, non-traditional candidates including non-finance majors, non-target school students and career switchers who feel like the door is closed. I got in without a finance degree and I know exactly how to position your story to get past the gatekeepers. Second, analysts at regional or middle market banks who want to lateral up to Goldman, Morgan Stanley or top boutiques. I made that exact move and I know what it takes on both sides of the table. If you think your background disqualifies you, it probably does not. Mine almost did and I found a way through anyway.
$436.50
3h of coaching