Former Investment Banker | Finance, Real Estate & Interview Prep

Rubin C.

I am a finance and real estate professional with experience in investment banking and institutional commercial real estate development. I earned my degree from the University of Miami, where I studied real estate with a focus on finance, investment, development, and valuation. I subsequently worked in investment banking at Jefferies in the Real Estate, Gaming & Lodging group and now work in institutional commercial real estate development. Throughout my academic and professional career, I have developed extensive experience in financial modeling, valuation, investment analysis, Excel, and evaluating complex financial decisions.

I particularly enjoy helping students and early-career professionals navigate the highly competitive recruiting process for investment banking, commercial real estate, and other finance careers. Having recently gone through this process myself, I can provide firsthand guidance on resume and cover letter development, networking and recruiting strategy, behavioral interviews, technical interview preparation, and mock interviews. I can also help students understand what different roles within finance and real estate actually entail and how to position their backgrounds effectively for the opportunities they are pursuing.

My approach is highly individualized and practical. Rather than relying on generic interview scripts or memorized answers, I work with each student to understand their background and goals, identify areas for improvement, and develop a compelling and authentic story. For technical preparation, my focus is not simply on memorizing answers, but on understanding the underlying finance and valuation concepts well enough to work through unfamiliar questions confidently. My goal is for students to leave better prepared technically, more polished in how they present themselves, and more confident navigating the recruiting process.