Barbara Hicks
From Law to Banking: Break into IB from a non-traditional background!
Studied at University of Edinburgh
Worked at Deutsche Bank
Successful clients at
Available tomorrow at 1:00 PM UTC
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Barbara's Offerings
Custom hourly · $110/hr
Get help with Behavioral Interview Prep, Cover Letters, and .
Barbara also coaches for Career Coaching, Management Consulting, and Law School. View all.
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Barbara’s Investment Banking Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Associate
10+ people coached for Investment Banking
Barbara has helped clients get into these companies:
Healthcare & Technology Investment Banker with experience working across London and NYC. Experienced career changer coming from a law background to investment banking. I have also explored a career in startups/ technology investing- I can help you land your dream role in investment banking and also discuss other career paths!
Barbara can help with:
Behavioral Interview Prep
Cover Letters
General Exploration
Resume Review
Skill Building
Technical Interview Prep
Barbara also coaches for Career Coaching, Management Consulting, and Law School. View all.
About Barbara
Hi! I’m Vanessa- a former investment banker (technology and healthcare) turned operator and investor. I’ve worked across M&A and capital markets at top firms in NYC and London, built startups from 0 to 1, and advised founders at global accelerators. Along the way, I’ve helped 50+ professionals break into investment banking, pivot into operating tech roles, and craft their career journey. I’m especially passionate about coaching talent from underrepresented backgrounds, navigating high-stakes career transitions across the UK and US markets. I have also helped students land admissions to top business schools in the UK, Europe, and the US. Whether you’re refining your story, preparing for interviews, or thinking through your next bold move- I’d love to be in your corner!
Work Experience
Investment Associate
PE Fund
2024 - Present
New York City
Entrepreneur in Residence
Entrepreneur First
2023 - 2023
Investment Banking
Deutsche Bank
2022 - 2023
Summer Associate
L'Oréal
2021 - 2021
Intern
Bain & Company
2020 - 2020
Barbara was also given offers to work at
Clifford Chance
Education
University of Edinburgh
LLB Law, Law
2018 - 2022
Awarded undergraduate of the year in 2021 (TargetJobs) and shortlisted for Edinburgh University Lasting Impact Award.
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Barbara has helped clients get into these companies: