Candidate:

Mr. Private Equity To MDB

About Me:

I am a Canadian of East Asian descent. I’ve followed a very conventional path since my college days (Good grades >> Strong Extracurriculars/Internships >> Investment Banking >> Private Equity), and I believe that now is the right moment to pursue what I’m truly passionate about. Helping developing nations in poverty alleviation efforts.

Schools:

Target School: Tuck

Considering: Georgetown McDonough, NYU Stern, Cornell Johnson

See More Profiles For: Tuck

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Tier-2 School in Canada (Not UofT / McGill)

Undergrad Major: Finance/Accounting Dual Major

GPA: 3.7

GMAT: Test Waiver Granted

Age: 30, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Other Degree/Certification: Passed CFA Level II

Extracurriculars: Sustainable Investments | Student Fund

Work History:

Title: Mid-Market Private Equity Associate

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 3 yrs, 1 mos

Title: Mid-Market Investment Banking Analyst

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

– In my first year of undergrad, I pitched a renewable energy project to the Foreign Minister of a Sub Saharan country during the UN General Assembly.
– My undergraduate student fund organized a trip to Omaha, NE where I pitched a stock to Warren Buffett (True Story!!)

Post MBA Goal:

I want to pursue an MBA to facilitate a career transition into the field of multilateral development finance (World Bank, IFC, ADB). A graduate degree is required for advancing in this field.