Patrick Wright
Career coach for finance professionals and search fund entrepreneurs
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $165 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Consulting and finance recruitingPromotions and advancementCEO and founder coachingTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | MBA in Finance, Wharton School; MA in International Studies, Lauder Institute; BA in Business Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara |
Patrick Wright is a career coach for finance professionals. He also coaches in the search fund and ETA space. He has over 25 years of finance experience across European and US markets. He spent 12 years at Cerberus Capital Management and its portfolio company BAWAG PSK. He later founded a hedge fund in Switzerland and served as CFO of a German property management business. His work covers M&A, distressed debt, private credit and restructuring.
What Patrick helps with
Patrick guides finance professionals and businesses through complex financial situations. He helps clients gain clarity at key points in their careers.
- Career clarity at key inflection points
- Understanding strengths and blind spots
- Career paths for finance professionals
- Search fund and ETA plans
- Moving into CFO and senior finance roles
- Restructuring and distressed situations
Who Patrick works with
Patrick works with finance professionals and with people interested in search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition. His own background is in senior finance, so he fits clients facing big decisions at turning points in their careers.
Background and qualifications
Patrick has over 25 years of global finance experience. His skills cover M&A, distressed debt, private credit, corporate restructuring and hands-on CFO work in Europe and the US. He spent 12 years at Cerberus Capital Management and its portfolio company BAWAG PSK, where he was Division Head of Austrian Corporates. In 2018 he founded Wright Capital Partners AG and a Cayman Islands hedge fund. From March 2023 to September 2025 he was CFO of a German PE-backed property management business. He holds an MBA from Wharton and an MA from the Lauder Institute.
Patrick Wright pricing
Programs and services
- Career coaching
- Search fund and ETA coaching
Patrick Wright reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former CFO and bank division head who has led restructurings and founded a hedge fund.
Best for finance professionals and aspiring search fund entrepreneurs who want guidance from a senior finance executive.
Common questions
How much does Patrick Wright charge?
Coaching with Patrick runs $80 to $165 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Patrick Wright help with?
Patrick Wright helps with career clarity at key inflection points, understanding strengths and blind spots, career paths for finance professionals and search fund and ETA plans.
Is Patrick Wright certified?
Patrick Wright lists: MBA in Finance, Wharton School; MA in International Studies, Lauder Institute; BA in Business Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Does Patrick Wright coach people interested in search funds?
Yes. Search Fund and ETA is one of the two coaching areas he offers, along with career coaching.
How do I contact Patrick Wright?
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