
Mason M.

Studied at Cornell University

Worked at Bank of America
Available tomorrow at 2:00 AM UTC
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About Mason
My goal is to help you break into investment banking and pass the Series 79 with comprehensive career development mentoring, interview prep, and expert tutoring for the Series 79 exam. I also provide curated Series 63 and SIE exam tutoring upon request. I have extensive experience preparing candidates for the investment banking interview process. From networking strategies to mastering technicals and Superday interviews, I provide access to the same industry-tested guides, question banks, and personal insights that have resulted in numerous placements at major financial firms across the United States. My Background: ✔ Former Bulge Bracket Investment Banker (New York City) – Experience in recruiting & hiring insight ✔ Ivy League Master’s in Applied Economics/Behavioral Finance ✔ Summa Cum Laude in Finance (3.98 GPA, 99th percentile graduate) ✔ Fully Licensed: Series 79 (IB Rep), Series 63 (State Law), SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) I offer personalized, results-driven coaching tailored to your unique situation. Reach out to discuss your goals and schedule a time for us to catch up today. Thanks, Mason
Work Experience

Founder
IB MASON
2024 - Present
Hiring Manager
Founded a business to help aspiring finance professionals break into investment banking and pass their Series 79 exam with a 100% pass rate. I provide 1:1 tutoring for the Series 79 exam, technical interview prep, and career coaching for students targeting top internship and analyst roles. Clients include incoming analysts and undergrads from target and non-target schools. My approach combines insider insights, efficient study strategies, and personalized mentorship to help clients gain a competitive edge.

Investment Banking Analyst
Bank of America
2022 - 2023
Admissions Committee
Technology Media and Telecom (TMT) desk

Chief Investment Officer
Virginia Tech SEED
December 2021 - May 2022
Hiring Manager
Former Financials Sector Lead Analyst Former Co-Director of Recruitment

Investment Banking and Capital Markets Summer Analyst
Bank of America
June 2021 - August 2021
Technology Media and Telecom (TMT) desk
Finance & Business Operations
Leidos
May 2020 - August 2020

Insight Series
Goldman Sachs
June 2020 - July 2020
Education

Cornell University
Master's, Applied Economics
2024 - 2025
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Applied Economics and Management (AEM) Behavioral Finance Concentration Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor of Science, Finance
2018 - 2022
Student-Managed Endowment for Educational Development (SEED) - Chief Investment Officer Summa Cum Laude - Overall GPA: 3.98, In-Major GPA: 4.00 Graduated top 1.5% (99th Percentile) of University, College, and Major Class.