Career Consulting & Coaching for the Financial Industry

Expert guidance for individuals and corporations navigating career and management challenges

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CAREER CAPITAL

Why we are the best

📊 75+ Years of Combined Experience

🏦 Leadership at Top Global Banks

📈 $Billions in Transactions & Portfolios Managed

🎓 Elite Academic & Professional Credentials

🌍 Global Influence & Thought Leadership

👥 Career Mentors & Industry Advocates

Solutions

Why Choose Career Capital

Success in the financial industry requires expert guidance, strategic insight, and the right support. At Career Capital One, we provide tailored advisory services to help professionals advance their careers, leaders refine their management skills, and organizations navigate complex challenges.

Contrary to other providers, all our consultants had successful long careers in investment banks — which makes all the difference. Our mission is to make an impact on people’s well-being and success. With deep expertise in investment banking, asset management, and capital markets, we offer career consulting, executive coaching, conflict resolution, and specialized advisory for individuals and corporations alike.

Financial Career Consulting

Executive Coaching & Manager Training

Alpha Capture Advisory

Fixed Income & Capital Markets Advisory

D&I Advisory & Training

Family Office Services

Learn About The Squad

Meet The Senior Consultants

Matthias Schwarz

Michael Cook

Peader Sinoid

FORMER HEAD OF TRADING FINANCE LEADER & MENTOR

  • 📈 25+ years in fixed-income trading – Former Head of Trading at a top U.S. investment bank.
  • Leadership & career development – Helped drive MD & Director promotions, graduate recruitment, and diversity initiatives.
  • 💼 Family office management – Currently runs his own successful investment firm.
  • 🗣️ Fluent in German – Strong international communication skills.

AWARD WINNING TRADER
RISK & QUANT EXPERT

  • 🏆 Three-time World Cup Trading Champion – Proven elite trading expertise.
  • 📈 25+ years in trading & risk management – Specializing in quantitative strategies.
  • 🤝 Hedge fund & investment vehicle leadership – Built key relationships and founded regulated investment firms in the UK & US.
  • 🎓 Former Governor at LSE – Contributed to academic and financial leadership.

FORMER UK CEO
INVESTMENT BANKING EXPERT

  • 💼 20+ years in investment banking & capital markets – Former UK Country CEO of a European bank’s Markets & Investment Banking division.📊
  • Expert in structured products & risk management – Specialized in exotic options and complex financial instruments.
  • 🏦 Led major pension buyouts & portfolio management – Oversaw large-scale transactions and workout portfolios.
  • 🎓 PhD from Cambridge – Strong academic foundation in finance and economics.
  • 🌍 Fluent in German & French – Effective cross-border communication and deal-making.

Our Methodology

Helping you elevate your Finance Career

Rooted in decades of investment banking experience, our approach is direct, tailored, and impact-driven. We cut through the noise to deliver real results — fast.

01

Understanding Why Your Finance Career Isn’t Growing

We analyze your current position, career trajectory, and market dynamics to identify barriers to your growth. Whether it’s skill gaps, market perception, or networking challenges, we pinpoint the obstacles holding you back from reaching senior leadership roles.

02

Developing a Strategy Tailored for You

A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work in finance. We craft a customized career roadmap based on your expertise, ambitions, and industry trends. From optimizing your personal brand to targeting the right opportunities, we position you for long-term success.

03

Providing Ongoing Support

Career growth doesn’t stop after a single step. We offer continuous guidance through mentorship, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and executive presence coaching. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion or a transition, we’re with you every step of the way.

What people are saying about us

Client Testimonial
💬 “Matthias helped me take my progress to the next level. His insight into how bonus pools at financial institutions really work meant I could position my value in a way that management couldn’t ignore. The cost has more than paid off—I’m confident, making real progress, and moving toward where I want to be.”
Alice, ParisVP
💬 “I’ve been working with Career Capital to help me get promoted, and it’s been a game-changer. Their insights into how senior managers think and act have given me the confidence to showcase my value in a way that truly resonates.”
Nikolai, LondonDirector
💬 “I wish I had come across Matthias’ services years ago. His direct and candid assessments have helped me take control of my career, ensuring institutions recognize my worth and making milestone achievements come faster.”
Frank, New YorkMD
💬 “Thanks to Career Capital, I negotiated a significantly better package at my current job. Having independent, unbiased advice was invaluable—now, I’m in a role I love with more seniority, and my career has taken off.”
Amit, LondonDirector

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Take Control of Your Finance Career

In the fast-paced world of finance, standing out takes strategy. Whether you’re eyeing your next promotion, transitioning into investment banking, or pivoting to fintech, our specialized career consultants understand the finance landscape and how to navigate it.
Schedule your strategy session today and take control of your finance career.