Investment Banking Coaches, Events, and Resources

I recently navigated the investment banking recruiting process successfully, securing offers from top bulge bracket and boutique banks, including Goldman Sachs. Given my recent exposure to the process, I am very familiar with bank specific nuances and processes and am well positioned to help you tailor your preparation to be custom for each investment bank. I have readily available prep material that is very detailed and thorough and will help you succeed through the most technical interviews.

Successfully navigated Investment Banking Summer Analyst position and received a full time return offer. Held coffee chats with 100+ industry professionals. Taught investment banking technical and behavioral questions to Sophomores at Northeastern University.

Welcome to my profile! With extensive experience in investment banking, currently serving as an Associate Director at UBS, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice. My journey includes roles at top firms like Piper Sandler and Grant Thornton, where I honed my skills in financial modeling, valuations, and strategic consulting. I have successfully coached 18 individuals, helping them navigate the competitive landscape of investment banking and secure positions at leading firms. Whether you're preparing for interviews or seeking guidance on career strategy, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and chart your path to success in investment banking!

Given how expedited the recruiting process has become for college sophomores, a coach who recruited recently and understands the rapidly evolving process is a necessity. My preparation to land an investment banking seat started in high school, and I didn’t lose steam until I signed my offer in February, 2025. In addition to signing for Houlihan Lokey’s Restructuring Group, I received multiple offers from elite boutique, bulge bracket, and middle market firms.

I am a Harvard MBA with Honors and was accepted out of UChicago as a 2+2 admit to HBS. I worked at Morgan Stanley out of college in the analyst program and became a Partner (Managing Director) for many years. I have coached investment banking for over a decade, and while I am new to Leland, I have coached over 1,000 candidates (I call them "coachees") into virtually all of the major investment banks, private equity, and venture capital firms. I coach internships and full time recruiting for undergraduates (from both target and non-target schools!), MBA recruiting, and also lateral candidates - transitioning from investment banking to private equity, for example, and on-cycle recruiting. My focus is on marketing collateral (resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn review), conducting outreach (using handshake and LinkedIn to reach recruiters), coaching behaviorals and technicals, and mock interviewing. The vast majority of my coachees receive offers!

Hi! I’m Abhi, a former Investment Banking Analyst in the Real Estate group at Wells Fargo, where I advised on $45B+ of M&A and capital markets transactions. I worked on live deals across REITs, private equity sponsors, and public companies while operating in one of the most competitive analyst programs on the Street. I know exactly what the job demands and what top teams look for because I’ve been in the seat myself. Beyond executing deals, I was deeply involved in recruiting. I interviewed 150+ candidates each year and helped evaluate resumes, run technical interviews, and make hiring decisions. I’ve since coached students and career switchers on networking strategy, resume positioning, technical preparation, and behavioral storytelling, helping them secure offers across investment banking and other competitive finance roles. My coaching is direct, tactical, and structured. We focus on what actually moves the needle: a sharp narrative, confident networking, and mastery of interviews so you walk in prepared, not guessing.

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.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in growth equity and investment banking. My previous experience includes three years as an analyst and associate in RBC's Technology Group, where I honed my skills in tech investment banking. Additionally, I bring entrepreneurial insights as a multi-unit franchise owner of Crumbl Cookies in New York. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the BYU Marriott School of Business, where I was actively involved in the Finance Society and Investment Banking Club. Over the years, I've successfully coached 20+ individuals, guiding them through the competitive landscape of investment banking and growth equity. If you're looking to break into these fields, let's connect and strategize your path to success!

Welcome to my profile! With a background in IB, I bring an extensive experience to help you break into IB. I was an Investment Banking Analyst at UBS, advising on transactions across TMT, Infrastructure and Real Estate industries. Whether you're looking to refine your resume, master technical interviews, or navigate the recruitment process, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and strategize your path to IB!

I successfully broke into investment banking from a non-target school, where I learned firsthand that the traditional recruiting funnel doesn't work for everyone. I’ve navigated the process and can help you build your own playbook for breaking in, just as I did. My biggest value-add is helping you master the networking strategy that will get you in front of more decision-makers. We'll focus on targeted outreach and crafting messages that actually get responses. While I can cover the foundational technical concepts and conduct mock behavioral interviews, my primary focus is on empowering you to build a network and a resume that will be your greatest asset. I've successfully helped several others break into this competitive industry. I'm here to guide you through the critical early stages of networking and resume prep and am flexible on however I can support you throughout the rest of your job search.