M&A Management Consultant

Ben Jakob Zulechner

New York, NY Portfolio Website LinkedIn ***.*********@********.*** 917-***-**** Summary

Management Consultant with MS in Technology Management from Columbia University with a strong track record in finance and consulting. Led 15+ M&A and VC projects supporting $25M+ in capital raises, with experience in financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis. Implemented KPI frameworks and finance systems that improved efficiency by 18%.

Core Competencies:

• M&A Advisory & Due Diligence • Market Research • Competitive Analysis

• Financial Modeling & Valuation • Revenue Forecasting • Corporate Finance & Strategy

• Executive Presentation & Reporting • Venture Capital • Stakeholder Communication Education

Columbia University – MS in Technology Management New York, NY 09/2024 – 01/2026 GPA: 4.16/4 – Honors: President of Technology in Business Association & Student Government AT-Large Representative Korea University Business School – Exchange semester Seoul, South Korea 02/2023 – 08/2023 University of Witten/Herdecke – Bachelor of Science in Management Witten, Germany 10/2019 – 09/2023 GPA: 3.94/4 – Honors: Magna cum laude, NRW Founder Scholarship, Start-Up Competition Winner WIFU Institute Experience

Management Consultant - Banking & Capital Markets Consileon Business Consultancy Group 03/2024 – present

• Partnered with senior stakeholders to map the customer journey of private banking clients at a major national bank, identifying and addressing process inefficiencies, resulting in an 18% increase in operational efficiency.

• Spearheaded the implementation of Inasys as a portfolio management tool, enhancing data-driven decision-making, reducing risk exposure by 12%, and increasing returns by 15% for high-net-worth clients.

• Automated customer onboarding by merging physical forms into a dynamic Java-based PDF integrated with CRM workflows, saving 300+ staff hours monthly and reducing compliance friction.

• Developed a KPI-driven dashboard using Python, providing wealth management consultants with key insights during client calls, increasing conversion rates by 20%.

Founder and CEO Used to be yours GbR 01/2023 – 03/2024

• Developed and launched a platform for secondhand luxury goods, integrating computer vision and GenAI APIs for product verification and automated product descriptions, streamlining operations.

• Directed the company from ideation to market launch, securing partnerships with high-end retailers and driving 20% month-over-month revenue growth.

Consultant - M&A Transaction Services nugrow GmbH 08/2021 – 12/2023

• Led 15+ M&A and financial advisory projects, conducting due diligence, market research, and financial analysis using RStudio to support valuations for mid-market acquisitions.

• Secured over $25 million in venture capital by managing fundraising projects, developing compelling pitch decks, financial models, and business strategies tailored to investor interests.

• Advanced from an internship to managing a fundraising team, ensuring client satisfaction in financial advisory and M&A lifecycle projects, demonstrating initiative, leadership, and strategic thinking. Analyst Vistem Corporate Development 10/2018 – 09/2019

• Optimized core business processes for Deutsche Bank, Audi, and VW using process mining techniques and Theory of Constraints methodologies, to optimize workflows, increasing operational throughput by up to 13%.

• Managed stakeholder communication to ensure alignment on process improvement initiatives, which led to the timely implementation of operational optimizations and the successful completion of three consulting projects. Projects & Leadership

Student Government AT-Large Representative Columbia University 01/2025 – present

• Elected as an At-Large Representative in Columbia University's Student Government, representing over 1,500 students. President of the Technology in Business Association Columbia University 08/2024 – present

• Leading TIBA’s strategy, managing a team of 11 to organize events connecting students with business opportunities.

• Organized a Celonis site visit and hosted a Product Management Panel with leaders from JP Morgan and Google, connecting students to careers in finance and product management. NRW Founders Scholarship - Used to be Yours 12/2023 – 08/2024

• Awarded for developing a innovative business model for a luxury fashion marketplace called "Used to be Yours". Professional soccer galkeeper and volunteer coach – SV Rot-Weiß Deuten e.V. 07/2021 – 03/2024

• Actively contributed as a volunteer coach and served as goalkeeper in the 2nd German soccer division. Technical Skills: Python, JAVA, SQL, RStudio, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, GenAI - Valuation & Financial Analysis Languages: English (Native), German (Native), Korean (Beginner), French (Beginner)

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