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Most recently, I was a Vice President in the EMEA Structured Finance & Lending team (formerly Principal Funding and Investments) at Goldman Sachs. I left Goldman Sachs in 2024 to attend Harvard Business School. I have worked across multiple asset classes, including Credit, Equities, Rates and FX, and have experience with managing people and sub-businesses within the desk. I have deployed over $1bn of capital during my career, primarily into private and structured credit. These have all been in principal risk transactions involving the firm's capital. As part of my portfolio management responsibilities, I also frequently traded credit, equity, and interest rate derivatives. Throughout my career, I have been a successful hiring manager, intern sponsor, mentor, and advocate for many. I have built a sterling reputation over time through a strong trading track record and by taking an active interest in developing and training the people around me by providing support and mentorship.

I help candidates break into hedge funds, quant research, and systematic trading by translating strong technical or finance backgrounds into buy-side-ready profiles. This includes profile analysis, gap identification, upskilling guidance, narrative re-branding, and targeted networking and application strategies. At Carnegie Mellon, I coached 90+ MFE students & grads to land roles in 30+ leading hedge funds and multi-manager platforms including Citadel, Point72, AQR, Squarepoint, and Balyasny - while also leading recruitment info sessions and speaking with hiring managers as Associate Director of Career Services for the MSCF (Computational Finance) program. If you want clear, structured guidance to break into the buy side—without guesswork or generic advice—let’s take a close look at your profile and next steps.

Welcome to my profile! How can we prepare you for the next step? I have over a decade of experience in the finance industry, including roles as an Investment Analyst at Sylebra Capital, an Associate at Francisco Partners, and an Investor at Lightspeed. I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice and can to speak to (i) best practices for equity research analysts (ii) preparing for management/expert calls to extract the most during the diligence process, (iii) horizontally transitioning into roles with limited experience and, (iv) tips for getting into grad school. I am a CFA Charterholder and have an MBA from Columbia Business School. Whether you're looking to refine your investment approach, hone your research skills, or prepare for interviews, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and chart your path to success in finance!

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in finance and equity research, I bring a wealth of experience to help you navigate the competitive hedge fund industry. As an Equity Research Analyst at Decade Renewable Partners and a former Associate Director at UBS, I have honed my skills in equity valuation and portfolio management, providing insights that drive investment success. My journey began with a strong academic foundation, earning an MBA in Finance and International Business from the W. P. Carey School of Business and a BS in Economics from the United States Air Force Academy. Whether you're looking to break into hedge funds or advance your career, I'm here to guide you with tailored strategies and insights. Let's connect!

Welcome to my profile! With extensive experience in career coaching in Quant Finance, I am here to help you navigate the competitive world of hedge funds. As the former Executive Director and Director of Careers at the TOP RANKED UC Berkeley Masters in Financial Engineering (MFE) program. I have placed over 500+ students and professionals at hedge funds like Citadel, Point72, Cubist and more. I currently lead a community dedicated to advancing careers in quantitative finance, offering personalized coaching for Quantitative Finance , resume reviews, and strategic career planning through QuantMinds. My previous roles at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and Stanford GSB have equipped me with a deep understanding of the finance industry and the skills needed to succeed. Let's work together to achieve your career goals in the hedge fund industry!

Welcome to my profile! With over 15 years of experience in leadership development, I've had the privilege of coaching hundreds of individuals to enhance their leadership skills and achieve their professional goals. My background includes Global Head of Leadership Development roles at The D. E. Shaw Group and Goldman Sachs, where I coached leaders in trading, investment banking, engineering, and support functions. I work with markets professionals to help them to navigate emotions around risk tolerance and drive idea velocity. Feel free to reach out for a consultation to explore how I can help you to reach your full potential!

With more than two decades of experience in the finance industry, I offer deep expertise to help you succeed in the highly competitive hedge fund landscape. Before transitioning to private equity and venture capital, I spent over 15 years analyzing, selecting, and investing in hedge fund and credit strategies, while actively managing a diversified portfolio of investments in the sector.

I started my career in investment banking before transitioning to a fundamental Long/Short equity analyst role at Point72, where I spent years analyzing investments and refining my approach to stock picking. Along the way, I’ve mentored many aspiring investors—helping them navigate the industry, develop strong investment frameworks, and prepare for interviews. I know firsthand how challenging it can be to break into hedge funds or other competitive finance roles, and my goal is to provide practical, honest guidance to make that process more manageable. My approach is highly personalized, focusing on deep dives into stock ideas, thesis conviction, valuation frameworks, risk analysis, and mock interviews that prepare you for the toughest buy-side interviews. Each session is tailored to what you need most—whether that’s refining a stock pitch, improving your valuation approach, or sharpening your ability to defend an investment idea under pressure. I’ve worked with clients at different stages in their careers, from students looking for their first buy-side role to professionals seeking to transition into investing. Many of them have gone on to land interviews and offers at top hedge funds and asset management firms, and I take pride in helping them reach their goals. If you’re looking for clear, straightforward feedback from someone who has been in the industry, I’m happy to help. My sessions are designed to be practical and results-driven, focusing on the skills and insights that actually matter in investing. Let me know how I can help.

I'm an investor with 10 years of experience across hedge funds, growth equity and investment banking. I spent the last 8 years in the hedge fund world with roles at Citadel and Echo Street (~$15bn long short and long only manager) focusing on both public equities and private growth equity investments. I have spent time in both long-duration strategies with a focus on business quality and shorter-duration modelling-intensive strategies. I started my career at Goldman Sachs in Investment Banking. I graduated first class honors from Queen's University and held multiple internships throughout college in finance including at Goldman Sachs in my junior summer where I received a full time offer. My approach is personal. I can help candidates break into hedge funds, growth equity and investment banking roles including deep dives into stock ideas, thesis crafting and conviction, valuation and risk analysis and mock interviews. I can also help with crafting resumes, behavioral and technical preparation. I can also help with deep dives also can help candidates prepare for the day to day rigor of working in the hedge fund and investment banking industry. If you are looking for honest and candid feedback from someone with significant industry experience I'm happy to help.

With a robust background in hedge funds, private equity, and management consulting, I bring a wealth of experience from top-tier firms like McKinsey & Company, Bain Capital, and Meritage Group. As an Equity Analyst at Reade Street, a long-only investment fund with >$1 billion assets under management, I specialize in generating and diligencing investment ideas while working to ensure effective capital deployment. My academic credentials include a Master's in Finance and Private Equity from the London School of Economics and majors in Mathematics and Economics from Stanford, where I graduated with a 4.01 GPA. Over the years, I've successfully helped many individuals navigate how to get prestigious jobs at hedge funds, private equity firms, and management consultancies. Whether you're looking to break into any of these industries or advance your career, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and chart your path to success!