Emelie Z
Investment banking career coach and former Citi analyst
| Hourly rate range | $95 to $175 an hour |
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| Credentials | Mathematics degree; ABRSM professional certifications (piano) |
Emelie Z is an investment banking coach who helps candidates break into the industry and move ahead in their careers. Emelie spent three years at Citi in Nordic Investment Banking, working on M&A and capital markets deals. Before Emelie's associate year, Emelie moved to the private equity firm Axcel. Emelie also helped recruit and interview candidates at Citi, so Emelie knows what banks look for in applicants.
What Emelie helps with
Emelie helps candidates get into investment banking and grow once they are in. Emelie focuses on interviews, applications and building technical confidence.
- Landing top banking interviews
- Behavioral interview prep
- Cover letters
- Positioning a resume for banking roles
- Technical preparation for interviews
- Understanding the banking recruiting process
- Advancing an investment banking career
- Building confidence in technical skills
Who Emelie works with
Emelie works with candidates trying to break into investment banking. Emelie understands the challenge of entering the field without direct industry exposure, since Emelie had to learn the process on their own. Emelie also coaches people who want to advance an investment banking career.
Background and qualifications
Emelie studied mathematics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Emelie came from an engineering family and had little exposure to finance at first. Emelie broke into investment banking at Citi and spent three years there in Nordic Investment Banking. Emelie's work covered M&A and capital markets, alongside senior bankers and clients. Just before Emelie's associate year, Emelie moved to Axcel, a private equity firm. At Citi Emelie also took part in recruiting and interviewing candidates. Earlier in life Emelie was a classically trained pianist with ABRSM certifications.
Emelie Z pricing
Programs and services
- Interview preparation package, 5+ hours of coaching
- Custom hourly sessions
Emelie Z reviews
Emelie Z has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former Citi banker who helped recruit and interview candidates, then exited to private equity at Axcel.
Best for students and career seekers without finance connections who want to break into investment banking.
Common questions
How much does Emelie Z charge?
Coaching with Emelie runs $95 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Emelie Z help with?
Emelie Z helps with landing top banking interviews, behavioral interview prep, cover letters and positioning a resume for banking roles.
Does Emelie Z have reviews?
Emelie Z has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Emelie Z certified?
Emelie Z lists: Mathematics degree; ABRSM professional certifications (piano).
Does Emelie help with interview prep?
Yes. Emelie offers a package focused on landing top banking interviews and also helps with behavioral interview prep and cover letters.
Has Emelie worked in recruiting?
Yes. At Citi Emelie helped recruit and interview candidates, which gave their insight into what banks look for.
How do I contact Emelie Z?
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