Luca Cefalù
Investment banking and private equity recruiting coach
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Credentials | BSc in Economics and Finance, Bocconi University; MSc in Finance, Nova School of Business and Economics |
Luca Cefalù coaches people who want to break into investment banking, move into private equity, or move faster in finance. He works as a Direct Private Equity Associate at CPP Investments on the Tech Investments team. Before that he was an Investment Banking Associate at Merrill Lynch, where he worked on healthcare deals including the $3bn sale of a Lonza division to Lone Star Funds. He has been through top-tier finance recruiting himself.
What Luca helps with
Luca helps clients get into competitive finance roles and move up once they are in. He covers the profile, the technical interviews and the recruiting process.
- Breaking into investment banking
- Moving from investment banking into private equity
- Building a strong profile for finance recruiting
- Preparing for technical interviews
- Positioning yourself during the recruiting process
- Building a personal brand in finance
- Getting into finance without an established network
Who Luca works with
Luca works with people aiming for top finance roles. Some want to break into investment banking. Others want to move into private equity or speed up their path in finance. He relates well to people who do not have a network or insider guidance.
Background and qualifications
Luca studied at Bocconi University, where he earned a BSc in Economics and Finance. He then completed an MSc in Finance at Nova School of Business and Economics through a double degree. He started in finance with an audit and assurance internship in 2021. He then worked as a Summer Investment Banking Analyst and later as an Investment Banking Associate at Merrill Lynch, focused on healthcare. His deals included Lonza's $1.2bn biologics site purchase from Roche and financing for CD&R's €16bn Sanofi Consumer Healthcare stake deal. He now works in private equity at CPP Investments.
Luca Cefalù pricing
Programs and services
- Investment banking coaching
- Private equity coaching
- Direct messaging before booking
Luca Cefalù reviews
Luca Cefalù has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a current private equity associate who recently worked as an investment banker on large healthcare deals.
Best for students and early-career professionals who want to break into investment banking or private equity.
Common questions
How much does Luca Cefalù charge?
Coaching with Luca runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Luca Cefalù help with?
Luca Cefalù helps with breaking into investment banking, moving from investment banking into private equity, building a strong profile for finance recruiting and preparing for technical interviews.
Does Luca Cefalù have reviews?
Luca Cefalù has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Luca Cefalù certified?
Luca Cefalù lists: BSc in Economics and Finance, Bocconi University; MSc in Finance, Nova School of Business and Economics.
Does Luca Cefalù coach people who want to move into private equity?
Yes. He coaches people who want to move from investment banking into private equity. He works in private equity at CPP Investments.
Can Luca help someone without a finance network?
Yes. He is a first-generation university graduate who built his finance career without an established network. He helps clients get the guidance and skills that a network would normally give.
How do I contact Luca Cefalù?
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