ANTHONY DEANGELIS '10 MSF
Current job: Managing Director, Head of Loan Syndication – 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 ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ 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, “transformative personally and professionally.â€
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, ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ has a passionate alumni base. It was an easy choice for me and one that changed my career. It’s a wonderful program.
What were your favorite courses or learning experiences?
I loved all the professors. Some of my favorite courses included Financial Institutions—which was highly relevant for my career—Student Managed Fund, Financial Modeling and Valuation, and Risk. Through ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥, I also met Warren Buffet, which was an incredible experience.
How has the alumni network benefited you since graduating?
The ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ community and network are tremendous. Because everyone took the same classes and we spent the entire experience together, I made great friends and we’ve 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.