Capital Markets & Trading Coaching, Events, and Resources

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in finance and investment banking, I bring a wealth of experience to help you break into capital markets and trading. As a former Healthcare Investment Banker at Wells Fargo Securities, I managed a team and executed over $10 billion in deals, giving me firsthand insight into what it takes to succeed in this competitive field. I also served as a Finance Instructor at UC Berkeley, teaching over 300 undergraduates about equities, fixed income, and capital markets. Currently, I train new hires in investment banking and financial modeling at Training The Street. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or navigate the recruitment process, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

Fiona Taft is a highly experienced career and admissions coach for Master’s programs, with over a decade of demonstrated success in top-tier academic institutions such as UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. At Berkeley’s Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) Program, she has consistently achieved outstanding student placement outcomes (100% internship placement & 95% placement by Graduation), designed and implemented strategic employer relations initiatives, and provided tailored coaching in quantitative finance career pathways, networking, and interview preparation. In her prior role at Stanford, she led executive education programs and coached high-level professionals through career transitions and academic admissions processes. Fiona’s extensive background in admissions strategy, career development programming, and industry engagement—combined with her strong analytical and communication skills—positions her as a trusted guide for aspiring graduate students navigating the competitive admissions and recruitment landscape.

Welcome to my profile! I attended Georgetown University, where I majored in Finance and Accounting. Most recently, I was a Vice President at Citi, specializing in Delta One and Equity Derivatives Trading. My extensive experience in the industry equips me with the insights and skills necessary to guide aspiring professionals seeking careers in sell side and buy side capital markets roles.