Craig T.
5.0
PE Modeling + Case Prep | Ex-KKR | WSO bootcamp instructor
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Works at prophet models
Not currently taking new clients
Craig’s Private Equity Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Associate
10+ people coached for Private Equity
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
I'm a private equity coach with a strong background in finance and a passion for helping motivated individuals break into the industry. With an MBA from The Wharton School (UPenn) and experience as an Associate at KKR & Co, I bring a wealth of knowledge and insider insights to my coaching sessions. I have also worked as an Investment Banking Associate at Goldman Sachs, where I honed my skills in financial analysis and deal execution. In addition to my professional experience, I host the Breaking Into Finance podcast and have coached dozens of individuals in their journey to break into private equity. Whether you're looking to master technical skills, improve your interview performance, or develop your soft skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and discuss how I can help you achieve your private equity career goals.
Craig can help with:
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Due Diligence
Technical Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
About Craig
With a decade of finance and education experience at firms like KKR and Goldman Sachs, I have mentored and coached hundreds of undergrads, MBAs, investment bankers and FP&A professionals to help them break into finance and find investment banking, growth equity, venture capital and buyout roles. At Goldman Sachs, I conducted investment banking interviews for both summer internships and internal mobility Associates. I was also a Summer Analyst captain for summer interns and know what it takes to ace your interviews and secure a full-time offer. I also have substantial Private Equity expertise from two years as an Associate at KKR. I have previously led bootcamps for Wall Street Oasis and led the development of their PE Deals Process training course. In addition to coaching young professionals, I run a small financial modeling software business and host the Breaking Into Finance Podcast, which shares technical content and interviews that focus on educating and explaining various finance concepts and career paths.
Why do I coach?
I am passionate about the power of education in transforming personal circumstances to unlock a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Work Experience
Podcast Host
Breaking Into Finance Podcast
June 2023 - Present
Creator of the Breaking Into Finance Podcast, a resource for motivated young people seeking to learn the technicals, interview tips and soft skills needed to break into the industry
Bootcamp Instructor
Wall Street Oasis
October 2021 - Present
Co-founder & CEO
prophet models
June 2021 - Present
Associate
KKR & Co
August 2017 - July 2019
Investment Banking Associate
Goldman Sachs
July 2016 - August 2017
Investment Banking Analyst
Goldman Sachs
June 2014 - July 2016
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
MBA
2019 - 2021
Middlebury College
BA, Mathematics
2010 - 2014
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Craig has helped Leland clients get into PJT Partners