
Kevin Bruggeman
5.0
(17)
Admitted to Oxford & HEC MFin Myself · Oxford, HEC & LBS Admits
Studied at University of Oxford
Worked at Rothschild & Co
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Available Monday at 6:00 PM UTC
Evening availability (UK time) ideal for US/European clients. Weekend slots typically book first. For best results, please book at least 36 hours in advance so I can review your materials thoroughly. Saturday slots are available for clients who need flexibility but fill quickly.
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Kevin's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $200/hr
Get help with Letters of Recommendation, Essays, and .
Kevin’s Master’s Programs Qualifications
Kevin has helped clients get into these schools:
I got into Oxford (MSc Financial Economics, Distinction, Dean's List) and HEC Paris (MSc International Finance) in the same cycle with different applications built for different processes. I scored 740 on the GMAT while working in private equity. Since graduating, I've worked across Rothschild healthcare M&A, Kroll DFI valuations, ERM climate strategy, and the City of London Corporation's transition finance program. That career range means I coach applications with a clear view of what actually matters after admission, not just what gets you in. Clients have earned admission to Oxford MFE, HEC Paris MFE, and LBS. I also work with applicants targeting LSE, Cambridge, and Imperial. Most candidates submit essays about leadership and teamwork in the abstract. I help you extract specific proof points from your background and position them for how each programme actually reads applications, because Oxford and HEC are looking for different things, and your application should reflect that.
Kevin can help with:
Letters of Recommendation
Essays
Application Strategy
Resume
Interviews
Editing
School Selection
About Kevin
16 five-star reviews. Clients have earned admission to Oxford MFE, HEC Paris MSc in International Finance, and Uppsala's top humanitarian program. Others have landed investment banking roles at J.P. Morgan and strategy consulting at Roland Berger. I did the Oxford MSc Financial Economics (Distinction, Dean's List). I also applied to HEC Paris, went through their panel interview, and received an offer. I've been through the process myself and coached others through it since. My professional background spans Rothschild healthcare M&A, ERM climate strategy, Kroll DFI valuations, and the City of London Corporation's transition finance program. That range means I can help you position for traditional finance and impact-focused programmes, and tailor your application to how each one reads. I work with two types of clients: 1) Admissions applicants targeting elite European finance masters. I got into Oxford and HEC Paris with different applications for different processes. I coach that same programme-specific approach for Oxford MFE, HEC Paris MFE, LSE MSc Finance, Cambridge MFin, Imperial, and LBS. 2) IB recruiting candidates preparing for internship and full-time processes. I interned at ING and Rothschild, converted my Rothschild internship to a full-time analyst role, and know what the recruiting process actually selects for. I coach case interviews, networking strategy, and how to position yourself when you don't have a target school on your CV. What you get: we work through scattered experiences until the story clicks, then turn it into essays, interview answers, and applications that sound like you.
Why do I coach?
The best applications don't just get you admitted. They set up your first recruiting conversation. I had a GMAT 740, top 1% Erasmus honours, M&A and PE internships. Strong on paper. But what got me into Oxford wasn't my CV. It was showing up as a full person. At HEC Paris, I walked into a panel interview where all three faculty deliberately disagreed with every position I took. They weren't testing my ideas. They were testing whether I'd hold my ground or collapse into safe answers. I held my ground. That's what got me the offer. Before starting full-time in finance, I interned across IB, venture capital, and private equity. Each process selected for something different, and most candidates never figure out what until it's too late. I converted my Rothschild internship into a full-time analyst offer because I understood what the process was actually measuring, not just what it was asking. I coach because I want others to have that clarity before they walk into the room. Whether you're applying to a programme or sitting across from a recruiter, the difference between a good candidate and the one who gets the offer is usually the same thing: knowing what's actually being evaluated and showing up prepared for that, not for what you assumed.
Work Experience

Senior Advisor
City of London Corporation
2025 - 2025
• Transition Finance Council: Project-managed City/HM Government Council secretariat; coordinated three working groups (credibility standards, policy pathways, finance scaling) to develop global Transition Finance Guidelines • Long-Duration Energy Storage Initiative: Directed LDES bankability publication with Teneo; convened policy roundtable chaired by former UK Energy Minister Chris Skidmore with 30+ senior stakeholders (UK Government, institutional investors, asset managers)

Senior Consultant
Environmental Resources Management
2024 - 2025
• Tier 1 European PE Climate Fund Framework: Co-developed Article 8+ investment criteria through LP expectation analysis and pipeline review; developed avoided-emissions methodology; secured client leadership approval for fundraising • AirTrunk Sustainability-Linked Loans ($6bn): Led ESG due diligence for largest data centre platform globally ($16bn valuation), analysing SLL KPI structures, interest rate step-downs, and green financing impact on acquisition debt pricing • PESMIT Carbon Methodology ($3tn AUM): Co-authored carbon valuation standard with working group representing $3tn AUM; aligned financial impact assessments with decarbonization pathways; published at NY Climate Week 2024

Senior Associate
Kroll
2023 - 2023
• Triodos IM (multi-billion AUM): Led Kroll team substituting for Valuation Committee chair; independently validated and challenged monthly NAVs for four impact funds (PE, debt, hybrid) spanning renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, microfinance; presented findings and recommendations to committee • a.s.r. / Aegon Nederland acquisition (€5bn): Conducted purchase price allocation analysis; valued 10 legal entities spanning life insurance, non-life, pensions
Investment Banking - Analyst
Rothschild & Co
2021 - 2022
Global Advisory (M&A) - Healthcare • Sylphar / Karo Pharma (€300m): Co-created CIM and management presentations for sell-side to EQT-backed acquirer; managed Vendor Data Room Q&A; leveraged digital marketing equity story in sale process • Life Healthcare (US$150m): Defined fundraising and divestment strategies for listed African hospital operator to finance organic expansion across sub-Saharan acute care network

Private Equity Intern
Gilde Healthcare
2020 - 2021
• ACE Pharmaceuticals & Klifo acquisitions: Conducted commercial and financial due diligence; performed LBO and pipeline valuations; co-wrote Investment Committee papers; both deals closed during tenure

Intern
Gimv (Pan-European PE) | VOC Capital Partners (Dutch VC) | ING (M&A)
2018 - 2019
• Supported deal execution, financial modeling, and due diligence across pan-European private equity (Gimv), Dutch venture capital (VOC), and Benelux M&A advisory (ING) transactions
Education

University of Oxford
M.Sc. Financial Economics
2019 - 2020
• Graduated with Distinction; Dean's List and Commendation for cohort leadership and academic excellence • Winner of Rothschild & Co Global Advisory Challenge, best of 50 Oxford students • University ambassador speaking on panels for prospective and admitted students about the program and career pathways
Erasmus University Rotterdam
B.Sc. Economics & Business Economics
2014 - 2017
• Honours Programme, top 1% of students • Chaired 4-person board of Honours Association, developed long-term strategy and initiated turnaround, established faculty partnerships, and obtained association recognition and funding, achieving 125% membership increase in 2 years • University ambassador representing the honours programme to prospective students
17 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Value
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Supportiveness
5.0
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