Sean K.

Sean K.

5.0

Break into IB | 3rd-Year PE Associate | Ex-Jefferies & Guggenheim

Emory University Goizueta Business School Logo

Studied at Emory University Goizueta Business School

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Worked at Jefferies

Available Friday at 5:00 PM UTC

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Sean’s Investment Banking Qualifications

Experience level: Associate

10+ people coached for Investment Banking

Sean has helped clients get into these companies:

Experienced with navigating investment banking and private equity (both on-cycle and off-cycle) recruiting processes. Successfully transitioned from a semi-target IB recruiting process to multiple offers - currently a third-year associate at an international private equity firm focused on software buyouts. Have previously supported students / young professionals in both investment banking and private equity recruiting. Specialize in supporting non-target and semi-target students develop a plan to break into the world of investment banking, with a focus on networking strategy, behavioural and technical interview prep, and holistic coaching.

Sean can help with:

Skill Building

LinkedIn Review

Financial Modeling

Promotion Strategy

Cover Letters

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Salary Negotiation

Technical Interview Prep

Behavioral Interview Prep

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About Sean

After graduating from Emory University, I spent two years in investment banking, first at Guggenheim Partners, where I covered a variety of Financial Technology and FIG clients, and then moving to Jefferies where I covered Software. I worked on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, as well as a number of growth equity transactions for prominent software companies in the 2021-2022 period. I received an accelerated promotion to Associate following my first year at Jefferies. I then transitioned from IB -> PE, where I've worked for the last three years. I cover software and tech-enabled services at an international PE firm, headquartered and publicly listed in London (3i Group). For both my time in IB and PE, I've been highly involved in Analyst and Associate recruiting, with a specific focus on Technical Interviews. I was also involved in Admissions for the Business School at my undergraduate university (Emory), and was later admitted to the 2+2 program at Columbia Business School. I look forward to meeting you!

Why do I coach?

I’ve had the benefit of having a number of wonderful mentors and coaches throughout my career. These coaches have helped me identify my personal strengths and weaknesses, which has allowed me to drive success in interviewing and my career. I’m hoping to provide this service for others.

Work Experience

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Private Equity Associate

3i Group

September 2022 - Present

Software / Tech-Enabled Services

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Investment Banking Associate

Jefferies

July 2022 - September 2022

Tech / FinTech M&A One of three analysts in group to receive accelerated promotion to Associate.

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Investment Banking - Analyst

Jefferies

May 2021 - July 2022

Global Technology Group / M&A

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Investment Banking - Analyst

Guggenheim Partners

June 2020 - May 2021

Financial Institutions Group (FIG, FinTech, Tech-Enabled Lending)

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Summer Investment Banking Analyst

Guggenheim Partners

June 2019 - August 2019

Financial Institutions Group (FIG, FinTech, Tech-Enabled Lending)

Sean was also given offers to work at

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    Truist

  • AlixPartners Logo

    AlixPartners

Education

Emory University Goizueta Business School Logo

Emory University Goizueta Business School

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance and Information Systems & Operations Management, Finance

2016 - 2019

Admissions Committee Experience

High Honors/Magna Cum Laude (Top 10%), Goizueta Unsung Hero Award, Emory 100 Senior Honorary, Beta Gamma Sigma, Goizueta Undergraduate Admissions Assistant

Sean was also personally admitted to

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    Columbia Business School

  • University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Logo

    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

  • New York University Logo

    New York University

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