Jerome Wong
Coach
About the Coach
Jerome Wong is a veteran of global finance and technology with a career spanning the world’s most prestigious financial hubs, including New York, London, and Hong Kong. With a rare blend of engineering logic and high-stakes financial expertise, Jerome specializes in mentoring students who aim for the intersection of technical excellence and corporate leadership.
Education
- MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School
- BS in Electrical Engineering from Tufts University
Career
- BNP Paribas: Former Managing Director of Credit Structuring & Advisory (New York), where he successfully expanded operations during the 2008 financial crisis.
- Global Banking Leadership: Held senior leadership roles at Citibank, UBS, and Chase Manhattan Bank, managing groups that developed complex financial products for global insurance companies and asset management firms.
- Engineering & Tech Sales: Prior to his finance career, Jerome worked in the greater Boston area in engineering and technical sales for software, defense, and digital image processing
Coaching & Results
- Published Author: Author of the essential career development guide, “Landing Internships and Your First Job: Why Qualifications Are Not Enough,” a roadmap designed specifically to help college students navigate the competitive job market.
- Top-Tier University Success: Jerome brings the personal perspective of a successful "College Parent," having guided his daughters to and through UC Berkeley and Cornell University.
- Global Perspective: His experience living and working in New York, London, and Hong Kong allows him to coach students on the cultural and professional nuances of international markets.
Focus & Specializations
- Financial Career Track: Strategic preparation for roles in investment banking, structuring, and advisory.
- STEM-to-Business Transitions: Helping engineering and tech students pivot into high-level management and finance.
- Career Readiness: Beyond just "getting in," Jerome coaches students on how to secure elite internships and launch their professional lives.
- Strategic Branding: Utilizing his "qualifications are not enough" philosophy to help students build a compelling personal narrative.
Languages:
- English
- Chinese