TJ Handal
Investment banking recruiting and transitions coach, former Bank of America Director
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
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TJ Handal is an investment banking coach who helps clients break into the field and prepare for recruiting. He is a former Director at Bank of America Securities with 9 years of bulge bracket experience. He has advised on ~$15bn in completed deals, including the $6.0bn Tech Data take-private. He has run 100+ interviews and sat in on hiring decisions. He has coached more than 20 investment banking clients.
What TJ helps with
TJ helps clients plan their investment banking recruiting and get ready for interviews. He also helps with the technical side of the work.
- Investment banking recruiting strategy
- Technical interview prep
- Behavioral interview prep
- Financial modeling
- Positioning your experience for banking roles
- Communicating clearly in interviews
How TJ works
TJ coaches clients to approach recruiting the way hiring managers and senior bankers do. He helps them position their experience and communicate with clarity. Offers include an overview session of 1 hour 30 minutes, a recruiting strategy package of 2 to 4 hours, technical and behavioral interview prep, and custom hourly coaching.
Background and qualifications
TJ began his investment banking career in 2016 in the large-cap Consumer & Retail group at Bank of America Securities in New York. He then moved to the large-cap Technology, Media & Telecommunications group. In 2020 he relocated to San Diego as a VP to help build the Middle Market Investment Banking platform, joining as the 40th hire. That team grew to 250 bankers. He launched and led the Residential & Commercial Services coverage initiative. He also worked on the $5.5bn acquisition financing for Bass Pro Group's purchase of Cabela's. He has 15 years total in strategic finance.
TJ Handal pricing
Programs and services
- Investment banking overview session, 1 hour 30 minutes
- Recruiting strategy package, 2 to 4 hours
- Technical interview prep
- Behavioral interview prep
- Custom hourly coaching
TJ Handal reviews
TJ Handal has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a former Bank of America Director who mentored 90 associates and helped shape hiring and training.
Best for people trying to break into investment banking who want to prepare the way hiring managers judge candidates.
Common questions
How much does TJ Handal charge?
Coaching with TJ runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message TJ from this page for an exact quote.
What does TJ Handal help with?
TJ Handal helps with investment banking recruiting strategy, technical interview prep, behavioral interview prep and financial modeling.
Does TJ Handal have reviews?
TJ Handal has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does TJ Handal help with technical interview prep?
Yes. He offers a technical prep package for investment banking interviews. He also helps with financial modeling.
Has TJ Handal been involved in hiring at banks?
Yes. He has conducted 100+ interviews and taken part in hiring decisions and roundtables.
How do I contact TJ Handal?
Send TJ a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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