Career Path Of A Senior Consultant At West Monroe
Michael's career path began with investment banking roles "in New York City and then in Los Angeles," transitioning from public markets to private deals and private equity acquisitions before pursuing an MBA at UCLA Anderson and ultimately a senior consultant position at West Monroe. This progression demonstrates a clear trajectory from finance to consulting, showcasing experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity.
Investment Banking, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Consulting, MBA
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Michael Cohen
Senior Consultant
West Monroe
University of Miami, 2014
University of California Los Angeles Anderson School of Management, MBA
Finance
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Technology
Consulting
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. He started his career in investment banking during and after college, gaining experience in both public and private markets.
2. He transitioned into private equity, working on acquisitions of food companies.
3. He pursued an MBA at UCLA Anderson before moving into consulting.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experience in college? Please include any internships or jobs you had before your current role.
I started college as an undergraduate at the University of Miami in Florida. While in school and over the summers, I worked for an investment bank there.
I then went on to do investment banking in New York City and Los Angeles for multiple middle-market investment banks. I began in the public markets, then moved to private deals, focusing on M&A transactions.
After that, I worked with a private equity group to acquire a handful of food companies. I then pursued my MBA at UCLA Anderson.
Following my MBA, I moved into consulting, which is my current role.