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Etienne
5.0
3 Reviews
7 years Private Equity | Ex-Bain Consultant | Conducted >200 Interviews
Private Equity Interviews (technical financials, LBO, Case Studies)
McKinsey/ BCG/ Bain-style case study coach
Case Study Structuring and Review of CV/ Cover Letters
English, German
Switzerland (UTC +2)
USD 289 / h
7 years Private Equity | Ex-Bain Consultant | Conducted >200 Interviews
Private Equity Interviews (technical financials, LBO, Case Studies)
McKinsey/ BCG/ Bain-style case study coach
Case Study Structuring and Review of CV/ Cover Letters
USD 289 / h
Statistics
Consulting
Finance
6 Coachings
0 Q&A Upvotes
0 Awards
About Etienne
Coaching Approach
Reviews
Work Experience

I am a Private Equity professional and ex-Bain consultant with over 8 years of experience.

I have interviewed and worked for several top strategy consulting, Investment Banking and Private Equity companies across London and Zurich — and later on conducted >200 interviews for positions from Intern to Associate and (Senior) Managers in Private Equity as well as CFO / CEO Interviews for corporate companies.

This dual perspective allows me to deeply understand both what firms look for and what it feels like to be on the candidate side.

Beyond my professional roles, I have been mentoring and coaching individuals for the past 5 years, who were looking to break into consulting and finance roles (focused on internships and analyst/ associate positions).

I will offer you a highly personalized and effective coaching experience, including:

  • Direct experience: With my current background in consulting and private equity, I know the processes in detail and can help you position yourself strongly and authentically.
  • Real-life interview materials: All cases used during my coaching are based on projects from my strategy consulting and private equity and have been used to interview candidates
  • Personal commitment and long-term support: I will be fully available to support you — from initial preparation to offer negotiation and onboarding — and you will have direct access to me for any follow-up questions or last-minute advice.

My approach is structured and hands-on — focused on helping you perform confidently, solve cases like a future consultant, and leave a lasting impression in your interviews.

My goal is to help you secure the offer — and to give you the confidence and skills to succeed beyond the interview room.

In each coaching session, I bring a structured, tailored, and supportive approach. I focus on your individual strengths and development areas, combining analytical rigor with soft skills and clear feedback. I will draw from my experience as an interviewer (>200 real life interviews), as well as an interviewee, having secured positions in Investment Banking (Morgan Stanley), Strategy Consulting (Bain) and Private Equity (Waterland).

I will help you master any type of case or financial interview question using a proven methodology, practical frameworks, and a personalized roadmap that showcases your business judgment, problem-solving skills, and professionalism.

I am fully committed to your success. You can expect:

  • No strict time limits: Each session continues until all your questions are addressed and you feel confident with the feedback and next steps.
  • Direct access and ongoing support: You can reach out anytime for follow-up questions or last-minute preparation before interviews.
  • Long-term partnership: Even after our sessions, I remain available to support you — whether you’re deciding between offers, negotiating conditions, or preparing for your first weeks on the job.
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5.0
Aug 12, 2025
by Anonymous
Interview Coaching
Etienne is a professional and committed consulting coach who truly understands how to guide candidates toward success. We started with a clear plan, and he has been consistently flexible and supportive throughout the process. His help with my case study interview preparation - especially the personalised materials he created has been invaluable. We are continuing our work together to build on this progress and take my preparation to the next level.
Aug 04, 2025
by Anonymous
Interview Coaching
Etienne is an excellent coach. He has given me many valuable insights on how to improve my preparation for interviews, both in investment banking and in consulting. He is also very friendly and easy to talk to. Whether you’re looking for targeted coaching or general advice, I highly recommend Etienne.
Aug 07, 2025
by Michael
Interview Coaching
Etienne is a highly professional and reliable consulting and finance coach. From the start, we set a clear and actionable plan, and he has always been flexible and accommodating to ensure we stay on track. His structured approach, combined with practical insights, has been instrumental in my preparation. I look forward to continuing our work together and building further progress.
Work Experience
Investment Manager
Waterland Private Equity
2018 - 2025

- Supported team build-up of Zurich office; conducted >200 Interviews from Interns to Senior Managers

- Interview style (LBO, technical financials, Case Studies)

- Responsible for entire transaction cycle: pro-active deal sourcing, relationship building with target companies, LOI negotiations, due diligence with advisors, contract and binding offer negotiations, financing, signing/closing procedures, and integration planning

Consultant
Bain
2017 - 2018
Private Equity Ringfence - Completed 15+ commercial due diligences for mid-market and large-cap Private Equity funds (focus: market attractiveness, competitive landscape, value chain developments and customer buying behaviour) - Developed short & long-term topline growth strategies and operational excellence benchmarks vs peers for target company
Investment Banking Intern (M&A Team London)
Morgan Stanley
2017 - 2017
Education
Master student
University of Oxford
2016 - 2017
Financial Economics