Kemi Areke
MBA admissions consultant and finance recruiting coach in New York
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Credentials | MBA, Columbia Business School; BA, Northwestern University |
Kemi Areke is an MBA admissions consultant who also coaches people trying to break into finance, including capital markets and trading. She is based in New York and has worked in finance there for over 10 years, on both the buy side and the sell side. She spent several years in sales and trading at J.P. Morgan and also worked in private equity. She holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.
What Kemi helps with
Kemi helps people apply to MBA programs and prepare for finance careers, especially in sales and trading.
- Applying to MBA programs
- Recruiting for sales and trading roles
- Networking and tracking applications for finance jobs
- Learning how recent analysts got their jobs
- Exploring career paths outside the traditional desk
Background and qualifications
Kemi has worked in finance in New York for over 10 years, across asset classes and on both the buy and sell side. She was a Sales and Trading Associate at J.P. Morgan and worked in private equity. She was an Investor Relations and Marketing professional at The Praedium Group from 2019 to 2020. She also worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Ponterra Business Advisors in 2014 and is a Director of Financial Services at Leap Consulting Group. She earned her MBA at Columbia Business School and her bachelor's degree at Northwestern University. She has coached many hours a week for several years.
Kemi Areke pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Resources on sales and trading recruiting
- Application and networking tracker for sales and trading
Kemi Areke reviews
Kemi Areke has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a former J.P. Morgan sales and trading associate who coaches both MBA applicants and aspiring traders.
Best for MBA applicants and finance candidates who want guidance from someone with sales and trading experience.
Common questions
How much does Kemi Areke charge?
Coaching with Kemi runs $125 to $275 an hour. Message Kemi from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kemi Areke help with?
Kemi Areke helps with applying to MBA programs, recruiting for sales and trading roles, networking and tracking applications for finance jobs and learning how recent analysts got their jobs.
Does Kemi Areke have reviews?
Kemi Areke has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Kemi Areke certified?
Kemi Areke lists: MBA, Columbia Business School; BA, Northwestern University.
Does Kemi Areke help with sales and trading recruiting?
Yes. She offers resources on sales and trading tips, recruiting stories from recent analysts, and an application and networking tracker. She worked in sales and trading at J.P. Morgan.
How do I contact Kemi Areke?
Send Kemi a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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