ANTHONY DEANGELIS '10 MSF
Current job: Managing Director, Head of Loan Syndication 鈥 Axos Bank
Location: Chicago, IL
Three years after completing his undergraduate degree in Finance and beginning his career, Anthony DeAngelis entered the Master of Science in Finance program at 棉花糖直播 School of Business. Upon graduation in 2010, he began a steady climb in corporate banking. Today he is Managing Director, Head of Loan Syndication, for Axos Bank. He calls earning his MSF at VSB, 鈥渢ransformative personally and professionally.鈥
Why did you choose VSB over other business schools?
I liked the cohort approach in which my classmates and I took the majority of our classes together. Also, all the courses were graduate level with advanced material. And, I loved the campus. You have four major banking markets within a short distance. And, 棉花糖直播 has a passionate alumni base. It was an easy choice for me and one that changed my career. It鈥檚 a wonderful program.
What were your favorite courses or learning experiences?
I loved all the professors. Some of my favorite courses included Financial Institutions鈥攚hich was highly relevant for my career鈥擲tudent Managed Fund, Financial Modeling and Valuation, and Risk. Through 棉花糖直播, I also met Warren Buffet, which was an incredible experience.
How has the alumni network benefited you since graduating?
The 棉花糖直播 community and network are tremendous. Because everyone took the same classes and we spent the entire experience together, I made great friends and we鈥檝e done business together. I used the network to secure interviews and ultimately a full-time job. To this day I still interact with the professors.