I graduated with a non-traditional finance degree (hotel administration) but successfully transitioned to investment banking, ultimately ranking top and heavily involved in recruiting for summer interns at Moelis. I have experience of working with 60+ clients and mentees; I'm confident that I can help you land an offer through customized interview prep. Coaching sessions with me will come with complementary documents and guides that will help you with both qualitative and quantitative questions that will be asked during your investment banking interviews. So far, I have 100% internship placement rate with clients who had at least 3 sessions with me.

Welcome to my profile! I’m currently a Private Equity Associate at Abry Partners, a Boston-based firm managing over $18B in assets. I began my career in Investment Banking at Solomon Partners and graduated from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. At Solomon, I was actively involved in recruiting — interviewing and screening 50+ candidates — and developed a strong sense of what top firms are really looking for. I’ve since gone through the on-cycle private equity process myself and know how tough and opaque it can feel, especially without the right guidance. I’m here to help demystify the process — whether you’re prepping for IB/PE interviews, refining your story, or just trying to break in. Let’s connect.

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, this is Shawn! I graduated from the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin with my Bachelor’s degree in Canfield Business Honors & Finance and got admitted to several M7 programs including the Wharton School. Having diverse financial services experience at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, I am happy to help with resume reviews, technical skills and interview prep, as well as provide general advice on careers in the industry and how best to strategize the recruiting process across areas like Investment Banking, Finance & Business Management, Global Markets, and Product Strategy & Transformation. Whether you’re just starting out or preparing for specific roles, I’m here to offer personalized insights and strategies to support your career journey. Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can support you!

Over the past five years I've mentored ~250 aspiring finance professionals in landing their dream job in banking and private equity. Working at an elite banking boutique and in tech private equity, I've helped lead student recruiting and learned what banks and PE firms are looking for. I can help you with every step in landing your dream IB / PE job. Behavioral: 1. Detailed "banking" resume review to help you stand out 2. LinkedIn auditing to make sure your first point of contact is glowing 3. Crafting a strategy for your banking story 4. Nailing "Why banking?" and other key behavioral questions 5. Guidance on selecting and negotiating offers Technical: 1. Reviewing technical key concepts bankers love to ask about 2. Technical mock interviews harder than anything you'll face in an interview 3. Paper LBO and 3-statement modeling Networking: 1. Establishing a personalized networking strategy 2. Holding accountability for outreach 3. World-class email templates and trackers to keep you organized

Having successfully recruited for two investment banks, Evercore and Piper Sandler's energy division (formerly Simmons & Company Intl.), I've picked up a thing or two as to what makes a successful candidate. I've synthesized my experiences and institutional knowledge into a digestible, proven program that ensures applicants are prepared, polished, and confident by the time they sit down for that first interview. Whether you're trying to break into banking from a non-target school, or just looking for that bit of additional mentoring that could make the difference, I can help you achieve your goals. Optimize your Profile: 1. Resume workshop to ensure you shine on paper 2. LinkedIn profile review to best highlight your strengths so you stand out 3. Mock interview focused on you resume to help you speak clearly to all your experiences Networking: 1. Build a personalized networking plan 2. Guidance for coffee chats and informational calls 3. Templates for email/LinkedIn intros and cover letters 4. Support and accountability as you execute on you networking plan Behavioral: 1. Craft 'Your Story' which will answer the 'why banking?' question 2. Custom behavioral interview guide to help you focus on nailing the most important questions 3. Mock interviews to ensure answers are crisp and succinct Technical: 1. Review of technical question guides often referenced by interviewers 2. Mock interviews to develop mastery of commonly asked questions and key concepts 3. 3-statement and LBO modeling practice 4. Intangible coaching on how to remain composed during these high-stress situations

I was a senior associate in Investment Banking (FIG) at Goldman Sachs in London, where I worked on strategic and advisory projects for financial institutions across EMEA, building my skills in financial modelling and valuation analysis. I've also co-founded initiatives and advised entrepreneurs through Antler, a global VC firm. I hold an MBA from Harvard Business School, where I was nominated to tutor in business and international economy courses. I'm passionate about helping people from underprivileged or non-traditional backgrounds break into this often opaque industry and figure out if it's the right fit for them. Let’s chat!

interviewed with and secured investment banking offers from six different banks, including both bulge bracket and prominent boutique firms, before starting my role as an analyst at Deutsche Bank. Following a year at Deutsche Bank, I transitioned to J.P. Morgan, where I dedicated four years to the M&A team, where I assessed numerous internship and full-time analyst and associate applications.

I have recruited for both investment banking and undergraduate private equity summer roles, starting my recruiting journey at community college while transferring and navigating the challenges of being an asylee without permanent status. I understand the difficulties of recruiting with a GPA of 3.33, limited industry knowledge, being a diversity candidate, feeling uncertain about how to stand out, and dealing with others' uncertainty about you. I am pleased with being able to land a 2025 Summer Analyst role at Barclays NY. Currently, I am a current student at BYU, majoring in Finance with a minor in Computer Science. My focus is not solely on helping you find your ideal career path, but on identifying the firm that aligns with your values, aptitude, and skills, where you will thrive and shine. I encourage you to think long-term about your goals and guide you in recognizing how to achieve them by understanding the different options and their associated risks and rewards. If you're unsure whether I'm the right fit for you, schedule a free introductory call, and let's chat about figuring this out.

I worked for two years at Morgan Stanley in the Tech Banking Group in NYC under Jeff Hoffmeister and Michael Grimes. I worked on a number of IPO and M&A opportunities and made a successful jump to a VC / GE job in NYC investing in Series A/B Tech companies