Wall Street Oasis

What Is Wall Street Oasis (WSO)?

Wall Street Oasis (WSO) is the largest online community and career platform for students and professionals pursuing careers in finance, consulting, and related industries. Founded by Patrick Curtis, a former investment banker, WSO combines expert education, mentorship, and a massive peer-driven ecosystem to help people break into elite finance roles—from investment banking and private equity to hedge funds, venture capital, and management consulting.

The Community

At its core, WSO began as a forum—a place where finance professionals and aspiring candidates could share insights, discuss recruiting tips, and demystify the industry. Over time, it’s grown into a global community of over 900,000 members, including analysts, associates, VPs, partners, and students from top universities worldwide.

The forums cover topics such as:

Interview and recruiting experiences

Resume and networking advice

Compensation data and bonus reports

MBA and graduate program discussions

Lateral transitions and career changes

WSO Academy

WSO Academy is the platform’s flagship educational program—a structured, high-touch accelerator designed to help students and career changers land top finance offers within months, not years.

It combines:

Live office hours with senior mentors and finance professionals

Bootcamps covering financial modeling, valuation, and technical interview prep

Access to 2,000+ mentors across investment banking, private equity, and hedge funds

Networking and application strategy guidance

Full tuition refund guarantee if students don’t land a lucrative offer within a set timeframe

The program is tailored to four key groups:

Target school students

Non-target students

Career changers

International candidates