Edgar C.

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6,470 min coaching

Former Sr. Associate @Barclays IB

Admissions Committee at Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)

Admissions Committee at Barclays

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Edgar's Coaching Offerings

IBD Offer Prep Program

$1,4998h–12h of coaching

CV & Cover Letter Full Offering

Starting at $3892h+ of coaching

Custom hourly · $217/hr

Get help with Investment Banking Strategy, Financial Modeling, and .

Edgar also coaches for Private Equity and Search Fund & ETA. View all.

Edgar’s Investment Banking Qualifications

Experience level: Senior Associate

20+ people coached for Investment Banking

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

💼 Investment Banking Career Coaching I’ve been coaching candidates for 10+ years and have helped place analysts into virtually every top-tier investment bank—from GS, MS, JPM, BAML, Barclays, and Citi to elite boutiques like Lazard, Centerview, Perella Weinberg, or Evercore. I know both sides of the table. At Barclays Investment Banking, I: ✅Fast-tracked from Analyst to Associate, consistently ranking top of class. ✅Served as Analyst & Associate Rep on the IBD Executive Committee. ✅Led recruiting for 4 consecutive years, screening thousands of CVs, conducting 150+ interviews, and making hiring decisions. My Story: ▶️ I broke into Barclays coming from a public, non-target university. I applied to dozens of firms, faced plenty of rejection, and learned how to grind until I got my shot—and how not to blow it once I did. That experience shapes my coaching style: direct, practical, and tailored for candidates from all walks of life (non-targets, minorities, career switchers). What I Offer I’ll guide you through every stage of the IB recruiting and career journey: ▶️Choosing the right firm, group, and geography. ▶️Crafting a standout CV & cover letter. ▶️Mastering “fit” & behavioral questions. ▶️Cracking technicals (valuation, accounting, DCF, 3-statements, paper LBO). ▶️Tackling advanced modeling cases. ▶️Career & promotion strategy once you’re in the seat. I only take on a small number of clients at a time, so each engagement gets my full focus and is tailored to the individual. 👉 Book a free 15-minute intro call, and let’s map your path to an offer. ❌Cancellation policy - 24hrs in advance

Edgar can help with:

Investment Banking Strategy

Financial Modeling

Promotion Strategy

Valuation

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Freelancing

Mergers & Acquisitions

Salary Negotiation

Technical Interview Prep

Behavioral Interview Prep

Edgar also coaches for Private Equity and Search Fund & ETA. View all.

About Edgar

Hi there — I’ve been coaching and mentoring for over a decade, helping people at every stage of their careers: from students taking their first steps in finance to professionals targeting top IB and PE roles. Over the years, I’ve worked with candidates from every background — non-targets, first-generation students, Ivy League graduates, minorities, and internationals — helping them navigate one of the most competitive recruiting landscapes in the world. My own path wasn’t straightforward. I broke into Barclays Investment Banking from a public, non-target university — back in 2011, when the acceptance rate was below 1%. I later transitioned into private equity, becoming the Associate responsible for Spain & Portugal at Pamplona Capital ($15bn AUM) while also receiving offers from other global funds. Eventually, I followed my entrepreneurial drive by founding Surca Capital, a search fund through which I acquired and now operate an SME. Academically, I completed my MBA at Kellogg—I was awarded a Fulbright scholarship, a Merit scholarship, and became a Zell Fellow. Since then, I’ve contributed to admissions decisions at Kellogg and served as chair of the Spanish Fulbright Committee. Today, my main focus is running my own investment vehicle. Coaching is something I choose to do on the side—selectively and with a personal touch—because it’s a way for me to give back. Keeping it selective allows me to work closely with each person and provide a personal, hands-on support. Outside of work, I’m passionate about the outdoors, fitness, and travel.

Why do I coach?

When I was an undergrad, I had no insider knowledge, no family connections, and no clear path into finance. What changed everything was the guidance I received from mentors and coaches who helped me refine my story, stand out, and ultimately land an offer at Barclays. That single offer didn’t just change my career—it transformed my life prospects. That’s why I coach. I know how much one opportunity can mean, and I believe everyone deserves a fair chance at it. Over the past 10+ years, I’ve helped people break into IB, PE, and growth investing—not just by drilling technicals, but by showing them how to think like insiders, present with confidence, and build careers that are both rewarding and sustainable. I enjoy this work because I know what it feels like to be on the outside looking in. Coaching gives me a way to level the playing field—so that driven, resilient people can have the same shot I did, regardless of where they start.

Work Experience

Managing Director

Surca Capital

September 2021 - Present

Hiring Manager

At Surca Capital, I lead the full investment cycle—sourcing deals, conducting due diligence, structuring transactions, and now operating our acquired SME.

Sr. Associate

Pamplona Capital Management

August 2018 - August 2019

Led the sourcing, evaluation and execution of investment opportunities in Spain & Portugal, while also working on transactions across EMEA and the US. Deal exposure included Education, Healthcare, Agribusiness, Packaging, and Logistics, with involvement throughout the investment cycle—from market mapping and origination to financial analysis, due diligence, and execution.

Investment Banking Associate

Barclays

June 2013 - August 2018

Admissions Committee

Worked across the M&A Industrials team in London and the Country Coverage team in Madrid, gaining broad cross-border and cross-product experience. Transaction exposure included M&A (buysides, sellsides, carve-outs), ECM (IPOs, rights issues, equity advisory), leveraged finance (acquisition financing, refinancings, recapitalizations), and DCM (investment-grade bonds, private placements). Advised corporates, financial sponsors, and governments across sectors such as infrastructure, industrials, transportation, logistics, and renewables. Involved in all stages of execution—from valuation and financial modeling to due diligence, structuring, and client presentations—developing a very strong technical and financial skill set that I continue to apply in my work today

Education

Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)

MBA, Business

2019 - 2021

Admissions Committee Experience

Completed my MBA at the Kellogg School of Management, where I was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship, a Kellogg Merit Scholarship, selected as a Zell Fellow, and received the Heizer Stipend. Consistently ranked among the top of my class, graduating on the Dean’s List. During my MBA, I supported peers in recruiting for finance roles and later contributed to admissions decisions at Kellogg, in addition to serving as Chair of the Spanish Fulbright Committee