Coaching
Interview Preparation
Summary
We offer individual mentoring support to students and professionals who are willing to pursue a career in the financial industry.
We focus on skills upscaling (financial analysis and modelling specifically) and career coaching. Our interview preparation coaching includes CV reviews and mock interviews.
We specialise in Investment Banking (M&A and Equity Research), Asset Management (including Mutual Funds and Hedge Funds), Private Equity and Venture Capital.
Target Audience
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MBA or Master's in Finance students at universities or business schools
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Professionals interested in a career shift into finance
Certificate
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Each participant receives the Denny Ellison certificate.
Course Format
Duration
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1-2 hours per individual mentoring session
Delivery
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Video conferencing (Zoom, Webex)
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In person
Region
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We are based in London, UK
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The sessions can be delivered globally
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We have delivered individual mentoring sessions to students in France and the UK
Class Size
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Individual sessions
Training Mandate
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The sessions are typically offered by universities and business schools as a block of individual mentoring sessions to their students
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Students and professionals can also request the the sessions themselves
Customisation
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We tailor each mentoring session to the specific interest of the student or professional.
Expected Results
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Participants can expect to:
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Gain valuable technical skills before starting to interview for a position
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Better understand the different positions within financial services
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Practice their interview skills
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Received personalised feedback on their performance and the areas they need to improve for an interview
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Syllabus
Individual Mentoring 1
Skills Upscaling
How to improve my technical skills to be successful at interviews with employer
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Corporate valuation
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Comparable valuation
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Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
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M&A model
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LBO model
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Building an investment case
Interview Preparation 1
CV Review
How to perfect my CV and cover letter
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Review of CV
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Review of cover letter
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Building an example investment thesis for interview
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Building an example M&A model for interview
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Advice on other certifications
Individual Mentoring 2
Career Coaching
Advice on career choices and suitable positions in financial services.
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Investment Banking
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M&A
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Equity research
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Capital markets
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Investment Management
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Private Equity
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Venture Capital
Interview Preparation 2
Mock Interview
How to increase my chance of being successful at interviews
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CV questions
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Fit and motivation questions
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Technical exercise
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Knowledge of the financial markets questions
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Detailed feedback from interviewer
Specialist Instructors
Gian Luca Manca. Gian Luca has over 20 years of research experience. He has covered several sectors including Retailers, HPC, and Luxury Goods at UBS Wealth Management, HSBC and Bryan Garnier. He also worked as an Italian equity analyst at Robert Fleming Securities, Baring Securities and Paribas. He holds a degree in Economics from the University G. Marconi.
"It is important to really understand what a position in M&A or private equity entails before applying. There are some specific skills that employers are looking for."
Eveline Varin. Eveline worked at Morgan Stanley as a sell-side equity research analyst in the Consumer sector for many years. Before that she worked at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in the general Retail sector. Eveline holds a master’s degree in international management from ESCP-EAP and conducted her classes prépartoires at Lycée privé Ste Genevieve.
"The interview process in the financial industry is very competitive. Strong technical skills are essential, but extracurricular certifications can set you apart."
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Contact us to discuss your interview preparation needs.