Robbie Wollan

Incoming Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Lazard (2027-06 – Present)

Selected for the 2027 Summer Analyst program; will support deal teams on M&A and strategic advisory assignments.

Deutsche Bank Investment Banking Project - Project Leader at Notre Dame Student International Business Council (2026-05 – Present)

Leading a semester-long transaction advisory engagement evaluating a hypothetical take-private of Planet Fitness, managing a 10-person student-athlete deal team across workstreams in valuation, financing, and strategic rationale.
Building a sponsor-focused investment case by developing an integrated LBO model, trading and transaction comps, and DCF analysis to assess purchase price, leverage capacity, IRR/MOIC outcomes, and exit options; presenting to Deutsche Bank leadership at their New York office.

Citi Wealth Management Project - Project Leader at Notre Dame Student International Business Council (2026-01 – 2026-04)

Directed a semester-long engagement designing asset allocation for a $600M multi-generational client with differentiated risk tolerances, ESG constraints, and philanthropic objectives across family members.
Developed tailored Capital Preservation, Aggressive Growth, and ESG/Impact mandates across public equities, fixed income, and alternatives, integrating estate planning and a global market outlook into a portfolio delivered to Citi leadership at their global headquarters in New York.

Accounting Ethics & AI Project - Travel Team Member at Ernst & Young (2025-09 – 2025-12)

Analyzed generative AI applications in audit, financial reporting, management accounting, and tax to quantify efficiency gains, identify governance risks, and anticipate regulatory challenges for large enterprise clients.
Applied EYARC's Ethics Mindset to map enterprise-level risk exposure, pinpoint control gaps, and develop structured recommendations for responsible AI integration, synthesizing findings into executive-ready materials presented to senior EY professionals in their Chicago office.

Consulting Project - Travel Team Member at McKinsey & Company / ExxonMobil (2025-05 – 2025-07)

Collaborated with McKinsey to advise ExxonMobil on strengthening the strategic credibility of its carbon capture and storage (CCS) portfolio amid regulatory scrutiny, reputational risk, and competing capital allocation priorities.
Conducted market, policy, and stakeholder analysis to evaluate long-term project viability and risk + recommended actions to mitigate greenwashing and CO₂ leakage concerns while enhancing ExxonMobil's positioning in the low-carbon energy landscape; presented to McKinsey consultants in Chicago.

Lilly Neuroscience Strategy Project (Alzheimer's Market) - Strategic Financial Modeling Analyst at Eli Lilly and Company (2025-12 – 2026-02)

Built an assumption-driven financial model to forecast the economic impact of early Alzheimer's detection on healthcare systems, payors, and families, comparing upfront diagnostics to downstream treatment and care costs.
Performed cost-benefit and sensitivity analyses on screening economics, assessing risks related to pricing variability, insurance coverage, adoption rates, and regional cost differences to inform strategic recommendations.

Football Team (NCAA Division 1) - Offensive Lineman at University of Notre Dame (2024-06 – Present)

Balanced 30+ hours/week of practice, training, competition, and travel schedule; in addition to a demanding academic course load - exhibiting excellent time management, multi-tasking skills, and work ethic.
Developed communication and leadership skills while working alongside 100+ teammates to achieve a common goal - winning both the Orange Bowl and Sugar Bowl (2025); and advancing to the National Championship Game.
Acquired mental toughness and the ability to remain focused and successfully perform under pressure situations in front of large audiences, as well as welcome constructive feedback; noted informally by Defensive Coordinator as Top Scout Offensive Lineman (2024-2025 Season).

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