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Insights to boost your career outlook from banking and trading experts.

Discreet Career Support for Professionals in Global Finance

From promotions and compensation to conflict resolution and career roadmaps, we help you thrive at every stage of your journey.

CAREER CAPITAL

Why Choose Us ?

Built by former senior bankers, our consultants bring deep, first-hand experience across Sales & Trading, Structuring, Exotics, Research, and Quants. We’ve sat in your seat and we understand the politics, pressure, and pace. Our advice is practical, independent, and tailored to your reality.

How We Help

Promotions

Reaching Associate or VP is achievable—the speed sets the top 10% apart. Director and MD promotions are far more political, especially in top-heavy organisations or during cost-cutting.

We provide:

Full visibility on what’s required for you to progress
Heat maps and organisational charts
Internal network strategy and blind spot challenges

Bonuses

With direct experience in bonus allocations and comp decisions, we give you clarity backed by data, and a plan to get there..

We provide:

Industry benchmarks and objective pay insights
Strategies to grow total compensation sustainably
Support to align pay with accelerated career goals

Conflict Resolution

Workplace conflict ? Don’t wait. Whether it’s a toxic boss, feeling undervalued, facing redundancy, or a regulatory issue—early action is critical.

We provide:

Clear guidance through high-stakes, emotionally charged situations
Strategic support for whistleblowing, scrutiny, or misconduct issues
Access to trusted legal, psychological, and regulatory experts

Getting Headhunted

Being approached with a new offer is flattering—but risky without clear guidance. Quick decisions can have long-term consequences.

We provide:

Independent, unbiased advice on new roles
Clear analysis of title, comp, and long-term trajectory
Exit strategy planning and counteroffer support

Women in Finance

Once you’re in the seat, being a woman—or bringing any diverse characteristic to the table—can accelerate your career. If you play your cards right, you can be fast-tracked and promoted. We’re here to support you through that process.

We provide:

Guidance to leverage diversity without political missteps
Support through promotions seen as diversity-driven
Strategies to lead with confidence, authenticity, and subtlety

Become a better Trader

With 75+ years of combined senior trading experience across fixed income, equities, and commodities, we offer hands-on learning that evolves with the markets.

We provide:

Weekly small-group courses (max 6 participants)
Bespoke one-on-one sessions tailored to your needs
Training across options, risk management, derivatives, and market strategies

A Guide Throughout the Year

Matthias Schwarz

Michael Cook

Peader Sinoid

We’re here to help with individual challenges and specific career moments. The greatest impact comes from having a clear, strategic plan. We build bespoke career roadmaps that cover promotion, compensation, visibility, and overall wellbeing.

Our goal is to help you excel in your role, seize opportunities as they arise, and stay focused on your long-term objectives. Most of our clients meet with us for just one hour a month gaining consistent and high-impact guidance.

Why it matters ?

Careers stall not just from problems—but from missed opportunities. We help you identify key moments: when to step up, ask for more, or align with shifting priorities. Our ongoing support ensures you stay visible, positioned, and ready—so you don’t just perform, you progress.

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.”

💬 “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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Take Control of Your Finance Career

Whether you’re aiming for your next promotion, transitioning into investment banking, or pivoting to fintech, our specialized career consultants understand the financial landscape and know how to navigate it successfully.

Schedule a free informal info session today and take control of your career !