Sean K.
5.0
Break into PE | 3rd-Year PE Associate | Ex-Jefferies & Guggenheim
Studied at Emory University Goizueta Business School
Worked at Jefferies
Available Friday at 5:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 3 hours
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Sean’s Private Equity Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
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 investment banking analysts of all backgrounds navigate the world of transitioning to private equity (including deciding target segments - VC vs. PE; target companies - Mega Fund vs. LMM).
Sean can help with:
Skill Building
LinkedIn Review
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Private Equity Strategy
Salary Negotiation
Technical Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
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
Private Equity Associate
3i Group
September 2022 - Present
Software / Tech-Enabled Services
Investment Banking Associate
Jefferies
July 2022 - September 2022
Tech / FinTech M&A One of three analysts in group to receive accelerated promotion to Associate.
Investment Banking - Analyst
Jefferies
May 2021 - July 2022
Global Technology Group / M&A
Investment Banking - Analyst
Guggenheim Partners
June 2020 - May 2021
Financial Institutions Group (FIG, FinTech, Tech-Enabled Lending)
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
Truist
AlixPartners
Education
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
Columbia Business School
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
New York University
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Overall Rating
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Sean has helped clients get into these companies: