Candidate:

Mr. Aussie Finance

About Me:

Australian based finance professional with 9 years of experience in consulting, government and corporate finance with reputable employers. Undergraduate GPA isn’t the best, but did a graduate degree in business with a GPA of 4.0. Outside of work and university, have also been involved heavily in volunteering – both locally and globally.

Schools:

Target School: Chicago Booth

Considering: London Business School, MIT Sloan, Duke Fuqua, NYU Stern, Berkeley Haas

See More Profiles For: Chicago Booth

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: University of Melbourne

Undergrad Major: Finance

GPA: 3.2

GMAT: 720

Age: 34, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Other Degree/Certification: Masters of International Business

School Name: University of Melbourne

Extracurriculars: Project Advisor - Non Profit University Organization | Volunteer in Africa - Microfinance | Secretary - United Nations Young Professionals Associate of Australia

Work History:

Title: Associate

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Global

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 1 mos

Title: Senior Associate

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 9 mos

Big Life Wins:

Work – promoted twice to Manager at EY.

Study – CFA Qualified. Passed all three levels on my first attempt.

Post MBA Goal:

My goal post MBA is to work in investment banking / corporate finance / private equity post graduation in the US. Looking to capitalize on my academic background, work experience and CFA qualification – which are all geared towards finance, but in the larger American market.