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Stephen D.

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Accountant, Investment banker, Private equity investor, Real estate investor, Transaction services analyst
Location iconNorth America
Location icon5.0 (11 reviews)
Location icon25 clients (40% rebook rate)
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Stephen D.

supercoach
Supercoaches have great ratings and cancel sessions booked with them only extremely rarely.
Credits2 credits per 1h session
Accountant, Investment banker, Private equity investor, Real estate investor, Transaction services analyst
Location iconNorth America
Location icon5.0 (11 reviews)
Location icon25 clients (40% rebook rate)
BriefcaseExperience
2023-24: Catalyst Strategic Advisors, Mergers and Acquisitions Director, Colorado 2022-22: Crosstree Capital Securities, LLC, M&A Talent Acquisition & Development, Florida 2010-22: Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Managing Director - Mergers & Acquisitions / Financial Sponsor Coverage, New York 2006-09: UBS, Director, Chicago

I am a seasoned investment banker with over 20 years of experience on Wall Street: Mergers & Acquisitions / Equity / Debt / Financial Sponsors / Private Equity.

I've worked at both bulge bracket banks such as UBS and Deutsche Bank as well as top middle market banks like Oppenheimer, where I served as a Managing Director in the M&A group and also headed the Financial Sponsors Group.

I have completed over 100 transactions over two decades in banking and have had responsibility for recruiting, training, and mentoring junior bankers in each of my roles.

Many of my analysts and associates have gone on to prestigious firms such as KKR, Jefferies, Moelis, and JPMorgan and achieved Managing Director status. Former CPA, starting career at KPMG

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Interview coaching Interview coaching

I have interviewed analysts and associates for investment banking positions for both bulge bracket banks as well as middle market banks for over 15 years. I have also mentored many students interested in investment banking at several universities.

My interview preparation includes both behavioral and technical question-and-answer sessions.

Resume review Resume review

For most of my career, I have played a key role in recruiting. In fulfilling that role, I reviewed and selected candidates from 100s of applications each year. In dealing with the volume of applications received, I have a keen understanding of which aspects of your resume will help...

Career coaching Career coaching

I have extensive experience guiding candidates regarding options for breaking into investment banking. I have advised both undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, I have mentored individuals in other professions interested in transitioning to investment banking.

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Leadership coaching Leadership coaching

I’ve spent over 20 years leading teams in investment banking and public accounting—two industries where leadership responsibilities come fast and the pressure is constant. During my 10+ years as a Staffer in investment banking, I guided bankers through the daily challenges of a demanding environment, from navigating team dynamics...

Mentorship Mentorship

I bring over 20 years of experience in investment banking and public accounting, with a background spanning valuation, M&A, financial analysis, and team leadership. Having spent more than a decade as a Staffer in investment banking, I’ve helped professionals manage both technical demands and workplace challenges in high-pressure environments.

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Patrick · Investment banker
Interview coaching · Behavioral mock interview
Stephen is a seasoned veteran in investment banking and was spot on with the interview process and questions. He should be the turnkey for any of your investment banking related questions.
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Christina
Resume review
I came to Stephen feeling somewhat lost in my job search and even questioning the path I was on with my Master's program. My sessions with him were nothing short of transformative. He provided an incredible, high-level overview of my industry and laid out multiple career possibilities I hadn't even known of. What truly set him apart was his ability to then zoom in on the specifics. He gave me concrete, actionable advice on how to revamp my resume, explaining not just what to change, but why those changes would attract recruiters. Beyond the technical advice, Stephen created an environment where I felt safe to be completely honest. I could ask fundamental questions and voice my doubts without feeling judged—a refreshing and far more productive experience than what I've had with any other counselors. I left our sessions feeling confident and with a clear strategy. I cannot recommend Stephen Dikes highly enough to any student or professional who feels stuck and needs a genuine, insightful guide.
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Nathan
Interview coaching · Mock interview
Stephen is an outstanding coach who dissects topics with surgical precision and provides clear, actionable guidance. Working with him has genuinely elevated my professional development.
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Dakota
Career coaching
Stephen was and continues to be incredible, he has a wealth of knowledge that is hard to come by. In a world of people who are afraid to be direct and honest Stephen will tell you what you need to hear and how to improve it. That being said it's evident that he genuinely cares about his mentees and their success. I will continue to book with Stephen as needed and would recommend him to anyone!
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Sydney · Investment banker
Interview coaching · Behavioral mock interview
tephen was great to work with and provided detailed feedback on each behavioral question. He also suggested insightful questions I can bring up during interviews. With his experience in banking and the acquisitions team, his perspective was extremely helpful for preparing for my investment banking interview. I’ll definitely rebook another session to cover more technical questions.
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Credits2 credits
Per 1h session