Work with Ernesto
About
I help candidates prepare for careers in investment banking and private equity , drawing on my experience at Bain & Company, Goldman Sachs, KKR and Apollo. Having worked across consulting, M&A advisory and principal investing, I can offer practical guidance on recruiting, interview preparation, technical assessments, investment case studies and career progression and to navigate the different industries. My coaching is particularly relevant to candidates targeting highly competitive firms, whether they are students entering the industry or professionals looking to transition between investment banking, private equity and other investment roles. My approach is direct, analytical and tailored to each candidate's background and objectives. I focus on helping candidates understand what firms actually look for, develop a structured approach to interviews and case studies, and communicate their strengths effectively.
Ernesto’s Private Equity Qualifications
Experience level: Senior Associate
I bring nearly a decade of experience across strategy consulting, investment banking and private equity, including roles at Bain, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, KKR Infrastructure and Apollo. I have worked on large and complex transactions across investing, M&A and capital markets, with experience spanning financial modelling, valuation, commercial and technical due diligence, investment committee materials, structuring, deal execution and portfolio management. Having recruited across banking and private equity myself, I understand both what top firms look for and how candidates are actually assessed. I can help with the full IB and PE recruiting process, from CV and positioning to technical preparation, investment cases, modelling tests, deal discussions and mock interviews with particular emphasis on helping candidates think and communicate like investors or financial advisors rather than simply memorise interview answers.
Ernesto can help with:
AI Deck Building
AI Financial Modeling
Deal Sourcing
Due Diligence
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
General Exploration
Investment Evaluation
Portfolio Management
Private Equity Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Skill Building
Technical Interview Prep
Why do I coach?
Having navigated several competitive recruiting processes and career transitions myself, I know how difficult it can be to understand what distinguishes successful candidates, particularly when reliable, first-hand guidance is limited. I enjoy helping motivated individuals develop their analytical skills, think more rigorously and make informed career decisions. Coaching also gives me an opportunity to share the knowledge and experience I have accumulated across consulting, investment banking and private equity. My objective is to provide the kind of practical, candid advice that I would have valued earlier in my career.
Work Experience
Infrastructure Private Equity
Apollo Global Management
November 2025 - Present
Infrastructure Private Equity
KKR & Co
October 2022 - November 2025
Investment Banking Associate
Goldman Sachs
August 2022 - September 2022
Investment Banking Analyst
Goldman Sachs
April 2021 - July 2022
Global Natural Resources
Investment Banking Analyst
Investment Bank | Barclays
February 2020 - March 2021
Power Utilities and Infrastructures
Associate Consultant
Bain & Company
January 2019 - December 2019
Education
Stanford University
Visiting Student Researcher
2017 - 2017
Involvement in a research project concerning the study of motion planning algorithms for autonomous systems and space exploration robots at the Autonomous Systems Lab
University of Pisa
Master's Degree, Aerospace Engineering
2015 - 2017
La Scuola Superiore Sant'anna
Diploma, Industrial Engineering
2013 - 2017
Grade: 100/100 cum laude Holding a full scholarship awarded to top 5% students selected through a competitive national examination. Being an Allievo implies an obligation to achieve high grades in University exams and attend additional courses as an integration of the regular academic schedule
University of Pisa
Bachelor Degree, Aerospace Engineering
2013 - 2015
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