Brandon W.
5.0
Break into PE | Ex-Bain AC, Ex-Charlesbank Associate
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Works at The Wharton School
Available tomorrow at 1:00 PM UTC
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Brandon’s Private Equity Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
Brandon has helped clients get into these companies:
Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in private equity and management consulting, I am here to help you navigate the competitive landscape of private equity careers. As a Private Equity Associate at Charlesbank, I worked on diverse teams across healthcare, business services, and consumer sectors, gaining firsthand experience in executing platform transactions and driving initiatives within portfolio companies. Before Charlesbank, I was an AC at Bain & Co in Atlanta, and I'm especially happy to work with people targeting PE from outside NYC, SF, Boston, or Chicago. Whether you're preparing for interviews or seeking guidance on breaking into private equity, I'm excited to share my insights and help you achieve your career goals. Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can support your journey!
Brandon can help with:
Skill Building
Deal Sourcing
Portfolio Management
Cover Letters
Networking Strategy
Due Diligence
Investment Evaluation
Private Equity Strategy
Financial Analysis
Technical Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
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About Brandon
My name is Brandon Wong, and I'm currently a first-year MBA student at Wharton in the Health Care Management program. Prior to Wharton, I was a Private Equity Associate at Charlesbank Capital Partners, where I worked on new platform transactions and with portfolio companies across the business and financial services and healthcare sectors. Previously, I was an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company, working with both private equity and corporate clients across a variety of sectors. Reach out to me if you're interested in chatting private equity or consulting, or if you need help studying for the GMAT or general business coursework. I'm originally from Tega Cay, SC (just outside Charlotte, NC), and I'm the oldest of four siblings. Outside of professional stuff, I enjoy skiing, tending to my plants, and following the Premier League.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I've enjoyed helping friends and mentees get jobs in private equity and consulting, particularly those from a similar background. I was a Pell Grant recipient in college and helped stand up Bain's first-gen and low-income affinity group in the Atlanta office. More generally, I enjoy teaching and supporting economic advancement, and most of my extra-curricular and volunteer activities have centered around mentorship and/or financial inclusivity.
Work Experience
MBA Candidate
The Wharton School
July 2024 - Present
Private Equity Associate
Charlesbank
August 2022 - July 2024
2022-23: Associate on the Healthcare team 2023-24: Associate on the Business Services & Consumer team Platform transactions: Perspective, Front Row Group Portfolio companies: Tecomet, Perspective, American Residential Services
Associate Consultant
Bain & Company
August 2020 - July 2022
Generalist management consultant with experience in the Private Equity Group (PEG) and general practice (GP). Capability experience: - Commercial due diligence - Corporate M&A - Post-acquisition value creation / BU strategy - Long-term strategy - Operating model Industry experience: - Healthcare - Fintech - Education - Aerospace - Business Services - Transportation and Logistics
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Owen Graduate School of Management (Vanderbilt)
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics and Philosophy, Minor in Chinese Language and Culture
Grade: magna cum laude Activities and societies: Experience Vanderbilt (Co-President), Interfraternity Council (VP of Finance and Records), Undergraduate Honor Council, Greek Inclusivity Alliance, Consulting Academy, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, ASCEND Leadership Cohort, The Diwali Showcase, Lunar New Year Festival, Intramural Sports.
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Brandon has helped Leland clients get into Darden School of Business (UVA)
Brandon has helped clients get into these companies: