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Exotics Derivatives Commodity Trader based in Dubai with 6+ years of institutional experience across equities and commodities. Formerly part of the Equity Derivatives Solutions team at JPMorgan Chase, supporting structured flow business and institutional client execution.
Earlier experience includes a front-office Equity Research internship at Jefferies Financial Group, building a strong foundation in financial analysis and market research.
Brings expertise in structured products, exotic derivatives, liquidity assessment, and revenue-driven client engagement in fast-moving market environments.
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I am an OTC Collateral Management Analyst within Global Banking & Markets at Goldman Sachs, where I focus on margin, liquidity, and counterparty risk across uncleared derivatives portfolios for institutional clients. My role sits at the core of market plumbing - overseeing variation and initial margin flows, resolving disputes, partnering with sales, prime brokerage, risk and treasury teams, and driving automation initiatives to improve capital efficiency and reduce operational risk. I’ve helped onboard high impact clients to digitized workflows while also building tools in Python and Alteryx to streamline processes and exposure management.
I graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S. in Economics (Statistical Analysis emphasis) and a minor in FinTech, where I focused on econometrics, market structure, blockchain infrastructure, and payment systems. Prior to my current role, I interned in strategy and analytics at Goldman Sachs and conducted fintech and economic policy research at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, building data models in R and contributing to industry impact studies.
Long term, I am focused on the intersection of traditional capital markets and digital assets - particularly OTC crypto derivatives, tokenization of real world assets (RWA), stablecoin liquidity mechanics, and on-chain 24/7 settlement infrastructure. I am interested in transitioning toward digital asset focused roles where I can apply my background in margin and market structure to the evolving architecture of crypto native financial systems.
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Rishikesh is a management consultant with over 6 years of experience across Kearney, KPMG, and Greyamp Consulting, spanning the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia. He holds an MBA from IESE Business School and a degree in Computer Engineering. Over the course of his career, he has worked on projects across Mexico, Switzerland, Spain, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, India, and Australia. He currently is transitioning from Kearney's Dubai office to starting his own investment fund.
He has been coaching consulting candidates for the past two years, helping over 20 people land consulting roles while working limited hours. His coaching focuses on MBA and Masters students preparing for interviews at top strategy and management consulting firms.
Beyond coaching, Rishikesh is actively involved with IESE Business School's MBA program. He conducts interviews for candidates applying to the MBA program, and every year during the Christmas period he takes on 3 to 4 IESE MBA students for dedicated coaching, giving them a head start before the internship interview season begins.
His approach centers on developing a consulting mindset rather than drilling frameworks in isolation. He focuses on identifying each candidate's individual patterns, building their problem-solving instincts, and helping them understand the reasoning behind what makes a strong interview performance. He believes tailored, one-on-one coaching is what drives real improvement.
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Raymond is a qualified CPA and hands-on C-level executive, board member, advisor and entrepreneur with more than 25 years finance experience in various global, regional and country management roles in Asia and Europe with global MNCs, SMEs and start-ups.
A versatile senior executive in the technology space (hardware and software), financial services (insurance and fintech), manufacturing, e-commerce, real estate, consumer retail, logistics, F&B and franchising.
Raymond has proven board, M&A, investor relations and fundraising experience.
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Finance professional with 5+ years in alternative investments, M&A, and credit underwriting. MS in Corporate Finance (graduated cum laude, and sport scolarship) from LUISS Guido Carli. Expertise in REITs, real estate & private equity investments, and financial modeling. Former professional basketball player.
I'm a big fan of the WSO page, and I've always wanted a real mentor who could have guided me better in the finance industry. With that kind of help, I'd probably be at a different, even stronger point in my career than I am today. Now, I want to share what I've learned to support others. I already did this a couple of years after graduating, when I was head of the finance department at the LUISS Finance Club. There, I helped two students land internships at Morgan Stanley and Blackstone, which felt really rewarding. Unfortunately, I had to step away from the role, but the solid groundwork I put in place changed the club for the better—my projects are still running and have grown even more since then.
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Ignacio is a senior finance and advisory professional with over 30 years of international experience across transaction advisory, executive leadership, and business transformation.
Earlier in his career, he worked in investment banking, and later advised clients on M&A transactions from a management consulting perspective, including market and operational due diligence and post-deal integration initiatives. His experience focuses on assessing business models, understanding value creation drivers, and translating investment theses into practical execution.
He mentors candidates pursuing careers in Investment Banking and Private Equity by helping them articulate their deal experience clearly, think commercially about value creation, and strengthen their interview narratives with structured, real-world perspective.
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- Currently Senior Associate in Infrastructure at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
- Co-founder of consumer wellness business in the UAE, successfully sold within 3 years
- 5+ years of experience in infrastructure private equity across geographies and sectors at ADIA and Macquarie Asset Management (MAM)
- 2 years of experience in investment banking as intern and analyst at JP Morgan and Credit Suisse covering Telecom, Media & Technology
- MSc in Finance from ESADE
- BSc in Economics and Finance from Bocconi University
- Languages: native in Italian, proficient in English, intermediate in Spanish
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• 5+ years' experience in sell-side M&A, specializing in Life Science and Healthcare, moving up from Analyst to Vice President
• Career pivot into banking after 5 years in Actuarial Benefits Consulting for self-funded employers
• Graduate of Tulane University’s executive MBA program with a Finance concentration
• B.S. in Mathematics (Actuarial Science) and Minor in Business from the University of Texas
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Private market transactions
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- Private Equity investor at a leading global infrastructure fund focused on energy transition
- Former PE Infrastructure investor at BlackRock (LatAm) with additional experience in renewable energy development
- Extensive experience evaluating and executing investments across solar, wind, and battery storage platforms
- Led financial modeling, valuation, and transaction analysis for capital raises, refinancings, and M&A processes
- Regularly work with investment committees, lenders, and senior management teams on high-stakes transactions
- Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation (DCF, comps, NAV), and equity structuring
- Passionate about helping candidates break into Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Infrastructure investing
Frequently Asked Questions
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The WSO mentor service runs at a very slight profit (~5-10% net margin) in order to help motivate amazing professionals to provide great (free) advice in the forums (many mentors have green "mentor" buttons next to their usernames) which strengthens the entire WSO community. Luckily, there is a surprising number of elite professionals within the WSO community that love giving back to motivated candidates. We also recently automated the mentor matching with an algo that helps reduce the manual work needed on the backend should a requested mentor not be available. Prices range from as low as $57 up to $997 depending on the package you purchase and the mentor you select. Given the success of our service and the number of repeat clients we have, we know that we can afford to run on thin profit margins and serve thousands of applicants. We also know that many of you will follow the advice of our mentors and invest in additional courses and/or services from WSO.
After checking out, your request will immediately be sent to the mentor you selected. You will be expected to fill our some basic information (location, industry preference, etc) along with upload a Word version of your resume in order to help the mentor decide if they feel like they are a great match. As soon as they accept (usually within ~9-12 hours), an email will be sent making an introduction. Your mentor will introduce him/herself and then proceed to review your current resume and/or offer times when you can connect for a mentor session. Over the following days, you will schedule a time that is mutually convenient for you initial phone call to go over what you need help with (mock interview, career consultation and/or both). If you would like to continue with this mentor, you can schedule more hours anywhere from 1 hour to 3+ hours with him/her over the following weeks & months.
Typically the match happens within 12hrs. If your preferred mentor has not responded within 9 hours or they indicate they can't take you on as a mentor, we will notify other top mentors that have the most in common with the mentor you selected (based on our matching algo). These backup mentors will indicate to you if they are available and you have the choice to move forward with one of them, get a refund or wait longer for your preferred mentor. If for whatever reason we cannot match you in time and/or there are no mentors that are available that you'd like to work with, we will refund your purchase in full, no questions asked.
We have an incredible team of 1,000+ dedicated mentors across top firms all around the world. Our #1 goal is to make sure you are placed in the hands of the most competent and detail-oriented professional in your specific target industry. This coupled with our strict process ensures a smooth and thorough experience. Why do we use actual professionals? The answer is simple: they are the ones ACTUALLY SCREENING APPLICATIONS for their own firms! They know what it takes to make it out of the trash pile and into the interview pile. On top of this, since we have been doing mentor sessions for over a decade across THOUSANDS of clients, we are able to immediately identify a top mentor and feed them more clients to ensure happy customers like you (due to our strict screening process). Our team includes investment bankers at all the top bulge brackets and elite boutique banks as well as private equity, hedge fund and VC professionals at the most prestigious funds. We also have reviewers at the top management consulting firms in the world, elite prop trading firms, top corporate finance roles as well as other related finance careers.
Usually these are all self-limiting beliefs, but if you're unsure if we are a good match for you, please send us a quick email to [email protected] and we can send over some bios if we think there might be a potential good match for you.
Too Young / Too Inexperienced: We do NOT recommend our mentor service until you at least have at least some relevant WORK experience that we can leverage. For the young clients out there, this means an internship, ideally in your target or related industry. If you are still in high school, it is unlikely that you have this experience. The earliest we'd recommend doing a mentor session is early freshman or early sophomore year as you prepare for summer internship recruiting. If you have no relevant experience then it probably doesn't make sense to sign up for the service. Our mentors are amazing, but they aren't magicians. If you tell us you really want to be in Investment Banking or Private Equity (for example) and everything in your background points to law or medicine, it's going to be an uphill battle. On the other hand, if you have unrelated experience but you have started the transition process by taking relevant classes and joining relevant clubs and associations, we'd love to work with you. You may not be the most competitive candidate, but we will highlight the most relevant education and functions at your current job that would translate well across industries.
Too Old / Too Experienced: We DO recommend our mentor service for more experienced professionals that are looking to make a transition or have an interview coming up. We have several very senior mentors that can answer the tough questions and make sure you are up to date on the latest trends in your target industry. However, before you move forward, we encourage you to give yourself an honest assessment. If you are looking to make the transition and have not made any steps outside of considering this mentor program, you probably aren't ready. If you've taken steps (education, new degrees, courses, etc) and feel like you're ready, we're on board and eager to help!
Yes, but if you have a negative attitude you are unlikely to have success. If you think a mentor session is an automatic referral, please don't bother to hire us.
Yes, our mentors often do refer our clients for open positions at their firms (over 20%), however, this should not be asked of our mentors to avoid a conflict of interest and it should not be expected as part of the service. It is up to you to impress the mentor if this is your goal, however, we believe you can gain much more out of the experience by being honest about your weaknesses and concerns with the mentor so there can be an open dialogue on how to improve your chances.
The only discounts are for larger packages and more hours purchased at once. This is an incredibly labor intensive 1-on-1 service using finance professionals that typically make well over $200/hr and are doing this primarily to give back.
This is a personal question and the answer is naturally subjective. If you are serious about landing a job in investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, trading, asset management, management consulting or any other competitive industry, it's more than likely that the answer to that question is a resounding "YES".
Career services advisers at your school are not screening applications for interviews...neither are your classmates. If you do happen to have a friend in the industry, are they going to take the hours necessary to give you a realistic mock interview? Odds are that their time is limited outside the office and if they do give you some guidance, it won't be as thorough as our expert mentors. If you look at the competitive nature of recruiting nowadays, why would leave your application up to chance when many of these jobs pay well over $100,000?
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