Simon Winock
Investment banking and asset management career coach
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
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Simon Winock is a career coach who helps ambitious people break into investment banking or move to the buy side. He is an Executive Director in Private Credit at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Before that, he spent years at Société Générale CIB in Paris and Milan, working in structured finance. He began his career in agricultural commodities trading. He did not take the most obvious path into finance, and he coaches with that in mind.
What Simon helps with
Simon helps people get into finance and understand how the industry works. He also helps them prepare to compete for roles.
- Breaking into investment banking
- Moving to the buy side
- Preparing for finance interviews
- Turning your background into a clear story
- Understanding how the finance industry really works
- Positioning yourself as a candidate without a traditional path
Who Simon works with
Simon works with ambitious people who want a finance career. Some are trying to break into investment banking. Others want to move to the buy side. He also works with candidates who did not come from a traditional background or a top-name school.
Background and qualifications
Simon started his career as a junior grain trader at Groupe Invivo in 2016. He then moved into structured finance and investment banking at Société Générale CIB, where he was a Vice President from February 2017 to August 2024. He worked in Paris and Milan on securitisation, credit advisory and asset-backed financing for institutional investors, PE funds and financial sponsors. Today he is an Executive Director in Private Credit at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where he focuses on Asset Finance investments. He originates, structures and executes private credit deals.
Simon Winock pricing
Simon Winock reviews
Simon Winock has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
An active Executive Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management who came into finance through commodities trading rather than a traditional path.
Best for finance candidates without a traditional background who want to break into investment banking or move to the buy side.
Common questions
How much does Simon Winock charge?
Coaching with Simon runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Simon from this page for an exact quote.
What does Simon Winock help with?
Simon Winock helps with breaking into investment banking, moving to the buy side, preparing for finance interviews and turning your background into a clear story.
Does Simon Winock have reviews?
Simon Winock has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Simon Winock coach people moving to the buy side?
Yes. He helps clients who want to move to the buy side, as well as those breaking into investment banking.
Does Simon Winock help with finance interview preparation?
Yes. He helps clients prepare for interviews and turn their background into a clear and credible story.
How do I contact Simon Winock?
Send Simon a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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