Ricky Yoo
Private equity and investment banking recruiting coach in Boston
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Based in | Boston |
| Credentials | BBA in Accounting and Finance, Michigan Ross School of Business; Magna Cum Laude |
Ricky Yoo coaches people who want to break into investment banking and private equity. He is a Private Equity Senior Associate at Abry Partners in Boston. Before that he spent two years in investment banking at Solomon Partners. He got into private equity through the on-cycle recruiting process. He has reviewed more than 100 resumes and screened over 50 candidates. He has also helped Leland clients get into FTV Capital.
What Ricky helps with
Ricky helps people work through the recruiting process for investment banking and private equity, especially when there is no clear path in.
- Breaking into investment banking
- Breaking into private equity
- Navigating on-cycle private equity recruiting
- Improving finance resumes
- Preparing for finance interviews
- Figuring out the next career step in finance
- Building a plan for networking with mentors
Who Ricky works with
Ricky works with people who are trying to break into finance or who are unsure of their next step. His focus is on candidates aiming for investment banking and private equity roles, including those without a traditional path into the industry.
Background and qualifications
Ricky is a Private Equity Senior Associate at Abry Partners, a middle market firm with 18Bn+ in assets under management. He joined through the on-cycle recruiting process. Before that he worked in the Media Group at Solomon Partners from July 2022 to July 2024. There he helped with recruiting and screened over 50 candidates. He interned in growth strategy at THE YES in 2022. He earned a BBA in Accounting and Finance from Michigan's Ross School of Business, magna cum laude, and co-directed the ENGAGE Undergraduate Investment Conference.
Ricky Yoo pricing
Programs and services
- Private equity recruiting coaching
- Investment banking recruiting coaching
Ricky Yoo reviews
Ricky Yoo has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a working private equity professional who went through investment banking and on-cycle private equity recruiting himself.
Best for students and early career candidates who want to break into investment banking or private equity without a traditional path.
Common questions
How much does Ricky Yoo charge?
Coaching with Ricky runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Ricky from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ricky Yoo help with?
Ricky Yoo helps with breaking into investment banking, breaking into private equity, navigating on-cycle private equity recruiting and improving finance resumes.
Does Ricky Yoo have reviews?
Ricky Yoo has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Ricky Yoo certified?
Ricky Yoo lists: BBA in Accounting and Finance, Michigan Ross School of Business; Magna Cum Laude.
Does Ricky Yoo coach for both investment banking and private equity?
Yes. His offerings are split into private equity and investment banking.
Has Ricky Yoo interviewed finance candidates himself?
Yes. He has interviewed and screened over 50 candidates at Solomon Partners and reviewed 100+ resumes.
How do I contact Ricky Yoo?
Send Ricky a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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