Consulting & Coaching for the Finance Industry

Expert guidance for individuals and organisations navigating career and management challenges

CAREER CAPITAL

Why we are the best

📊 75+ Years of Combined Experience

🏦 Leadership at Top Global Banks

🤝 Compassion and desire to help navigate difficult situations

🎓 Elite Academic & Professional Credentials

🌍 Global Influence & Thought Leadership

👥 Career Mentors & Industry Advocates

Why choose Career Capital

We bring deep expertise across Capital Markets Sales, Trading, and Research — built from long careers inside top-tier investment banks.

Our practice covers Investment Banking, Asset Management, Debt and Equity Capital Markets, Alpha Capture Advisory, and Family Office strategy. We work with individuals and institutions with 50,000+ employees.

Unlike other providers, our consultants have built long, successful careers inside top-tier investment banks. Our guidance is practical, conflict-free, and backed by decades of real experience.

Finance Career Consulting

Navigate corporate hierarchies and accelerate your advancement with advisors who built careers inside top-tier investment banks

Executive Coaching & Manager Training

Practical coaching and conflict resolution for individuals and organisations across the finance industry

Alpha Capture Advisory

Dual expertise as active contributors and trusted advisors to some of the most successful Alpha Capture programs globally.

Fixed Income & Capital Markets Advisory

Specialised consulting in Debt and Equity Capital Markets for institutions and individuals seeking an edge.

Learn Professional Trading

Deep expertise in Capital Markets Sales, Trading, and Research from practitioners, not theorists

Family Office Services

Tailored Family Office strategy covering the full spectrum of asset management and financial advisory.

Meet The Senior Consultants

Matthias Schwarz

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.

Michael Cook

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.

Peadar Sinoid

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.

Jason Feasey

Senior Consultant – Credit Market Specialist

30+ years in Credit Markets – Senior Consultant with outstanding academic background.
Senior roles at top hedge funds – Managed multi-billion-dollar portfolios.
Extensive network – Built across Global Capital Markets.
Fixed income & credit specialist – Strong expertise in special situations.
Buy-side career insight – Advises clients on high-stakes decisions.

Adam Derrer

Consultant – Former Senior Credit Trader

20+ years of capital markets experience – Former credit trader with broad financial market expertise.
Senior roles across several investment banks – Experience navigating a career across multiple firms and varying corporate cultures.
Desk leadership & change management – Experience traversing the often-complicated landscape of desk leadership changes across varying market environments.

Helping you elevate your Finance Career

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

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Understanding what is holding you back

We analyze your current position, career trajectory, and identify barriers that are holding you back. Whether it is networking challenges, a difficult management line, or the confidence to engage in difficult conversations with your boss, we pinpoint the obstacles and develop a pathway forward.

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Developing a Strategy Tailored for You

A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work in a highly sophisticated industry. We craft a customized roadmap based on your needs and ambitions. We guide you by offering alternative views and options you might not have contemplated. Our aim is to enable you to see the full picture. We give you the confidence to act on your strategy and your choices.

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Providing Ongoing Support

Career growth doesn’t stop after a single move. We offer continuous value added guidance through mentorship, compensation enhancement, and when times are tough. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, more money or you need to overcome a problem, we’re with you compassionately and confidentially, every step of the way

What finance professionals say 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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“When it comes to market outlooks, Matthias adeptly cuts through the noise of news articles, economic data, and other signals. His ability to distill complex information into actionable insights is a testament to his 20+ year trading track record with various financial institutions and his profound understanding of financial markets."

I was so busy working and doing the best for my clients I neglected my own development. Through working with Career Capital I have realised how a few hours regularly have a big impact on how I progress in my organisation. I would never approach a client or a project without a plan and meticulous execution, however my own career I let drift along. I found Matthias' advice on how to navigate as a woman on a trading floor particularly insightful.

"Ich bin seit mehreren Jahren äußerst zufriedener Kunde. Dank Matthias’ umfassendem Wissen, tiefgreifender Expertise und seinem beeindruckenden Netzwerk konnte ich meine Karriereziele schneller und effektiver erreichen. Seine zielgerichtete und professionelle Beratung ist absolut empfehlenswert."

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