Max S.
From Citi to Start Up Founder | IB & Capital Markets Career Coach
Studied at George Washington University
Works at CurraPay
Hiring Manager
Available today at 3:00 PM UTC
I'm always flexible with timing! Fortunately my role at my start-up offers me free time to spend ample time with you during our sessions and I enjoy meeting new people to prepare them for the exciting opportunities they have ahead. Our lives are busy but there is always time for mentoring!
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Max’s Investment Banking Qualifications
Experience level: Analyst
Hi, welcome to my profile! With extensive experience in M&A and capital raising, including roles as a Senior Analyst at Citi and a Junior Analyst at Olsen Palmer, I bring a wealth of knowledge to help you break into this competitive field. I've been part of the summer analyst selection committee at Citi and contributed to Placement Day panels, giving me a keen insight into what top firms are looking for in candidates. As a co-founder and COO of CurraPay, I also understand the entrepreneurial side of finance and how to apply the skills you learn/learned in IB to your own future ventures. I've successfully coached several individuals to secure positions in investment banking, and I'm excited to help you achieve your career goals. Let's connect and work together to craft a holistic and winning strategy to make your application stand out! Onwards!
Max can help with:
Skill Building
Investment Banking Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Mergers & Acquisitions
Salary Negotiation
Technical Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
About Max
Hi there! I'm Max and am excited to meet you. I am currently a co-founder of a FinTech start-up with my best friend from home, but have worked in investment banking for 5+ years, covering everything from equity capital markets to M&A. I've worked at boutiques and bulge-brackets (trust me, there is a stark difference between the two!) and have felt that my experiences in both have helped me understand the ecosystem more holistically and really find what I enjoyed (and didn't!) in each. On the side, my passions are archery, soccer, restaurant-hopping, polo, skydiving and going on runs in Central Park!
Why do I coach?
My journey from a driven but directionless college sophomore to securing a coveted investment banking role was initially a solitary one. I believed in forging my own path. However, the pivotal moment came during my internships when I transformed a strong professional connection into a mentorship. The impact was transformative! I experienced firsthand the immeasurable value of consistent support, strategic guidance, and unwavering belief in my potential. This experience fundamentally shaped my understanding of coaching. It's not just about advice; it's about a dynamic, mutually beneficial partnership. It's the synergy created when two individuals commit to a shared goal of excellence. Witnessing your growth, successes, and big wins—knowing I played a role in you journey—is profoundly rewarding and incredibly exciting! To me, coaching provides more than just a competitive edge in the insanely demanding world of recruitment and early-career development. It offers that crucial lifeline you may never thought you had needed, a strategic compass, and the confidence to navigate complex challenges. My aim is to empower you not only to excel in interviews but to thrive in your role, positioning you as top-bucket. Let's work together to turn your aspirations into achievements! Let's get going!
Work Experience
Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder
CurraPay
July 2024 - Present
Hiring Manager
Building the Booking.com of the international money transfer market, helping immigrants find the cheapest options to send their remittances back home. Launched MVP in March 2025. Accepted out of 150+ pitches for Conscious Venture Lab accelerator (Baltimore) in March 2025. Accepted out of 500+ pitches for Plug & Play's inaugural New Jersey FinTech accelerator. Graduated the accelerator following a Demo Day in December 2024.
Investment Banking Senior Analyst
Citi
November 2022 - July 2024
Admissions Committee Experience
• Equity Capital Markets - Technology & Communications • On summer analyst selection committee and contributed to Placement Day panels
Investment Banking Analyst
Citi
July 2021 - November 2022
• Equity Capital Markets - Diversified Industrials & Consumer/Retail
Investment Banking Junior Analyst
Olsen Palmer
September 2018 - May 2021
Admissions Committee Experience
• Mergers & Acquisitions for Community Banks • Fall/Spring Semesters - 2018 to 2021 - dedicated 20-40 hours a week along with academics. • 3 years of comprehensive experience in community bank mergers & acquisitions on both buy- and sell-side mandates. • Assisted in hiring Fall/Spring/Summer interns for two of the three years at Olsen Palmer.
Summer Investment Banking Analyst
Citi
July 2020 - August 2020
• Equity Capital Markets
Sophomore Leadership Program Summer Analyst
Citi
June 2019 - August 2019
• One of 40 applicants out of ~4,000 accepted into Citi's Sophomore Leadership Program • Rotated through Capital Markets and Sales & Trading
Education
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics & History
2017 - 2021
Activities and societies: GW Undergraduate Consulting Group – GW Finance & Investment Club – GW Polo Club – International Affairs Society – Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honors Society – Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society
Bernards High School
High School Diploma
2013 - 2017
Grade: 9-12 Activities and societies: Varsity Soccer (Capt.) - Key Club (VP) - Harvard Model Congress - Peer Leaders (Board Member) - Future Business Leaders Association (VP) - Latin Club (Co-Founder / President) - Student Council (VP) - Minnow Tank - Finance Club (Treasurer)