Devin Keane is a financial services executive coach and New York executive coach with more than 20 years of experience inside global firms including UBS and Korn Ferry. He holds ICF and Erickson coaching certifications and works with professionals navigating career transitions, executive onboarding, and leadership development. Devin combines real corporate experience with a coaching style that balances honest feedback and genuine support, helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence.
Devin Keane
Financial Services Executive Coach | Career Transitions & Leadership Development
“Being a good coach is a hard skill indeed — needing to balance both the support and tough talk. Devin handled those masterfully as my coach, and his guidance these many months was invaluable. I highly recommend him to anyone in the field (particularly tech/finance/mgmt) — and even if you’re not presently looking for work. He’s a great guy to have on your side.”
Jon Garfunkel, Full Stack Engineer
Experience Includes
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check_circleExecutive Recruiting
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Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation
Certified Career Coach
Certified Career Coach
Erickson Accredited Coach
Erickson Professional Coach (pending) Erickson Coaching International
About Devin
Devin Keane is a relationship-driven executive and career coach with a passion for helping leaders navigate the most pivotal moments in their careers. As the Founder of Soundview Coaching & Leadership Consulting, he brings more than 20 years of front-line experience inside global financial services firms — combining the rigor of Erickson solution-focused coaching methodology with deep corporate expertise to help professionals unlock their potential and move forward with intention.
Devin’s approach is thoughtful, grounded, and future-focused. He helps clients gain clarity about where they are, define where they want to go, and translate that insight into meaningful action. Known for balancing candid feedback with genuine support, he meets clients where they are while helping them reach where they want to go.
His corporate career spans senior leadership roles at UBS — where he served as Americas Head of Wealth Management Recruiting and Head of Global Recruiting Operations, managing teams responsible for Wealth Management, Capital Markets, and professional hiring up to the Managing Director level — as well as Managing Consultant in the Fintech practice at Korn/Ferry Futurestep and Senior Partner at Lucas Group. Across those roles, he built a reputation as a trusted advisor and expert talent matchmaker across financial services and payments.
An ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Erickson Accredited Professional Coach, and Certified Career Coach, Devin brings real-world corporate experience — not just theory — to every engagement.
Areas of Focus
As a financial services executive coach, Devin focuses on the moments that matter most in a professional’s career:
Career Transitions
Guiding professionals through pivots, re-entry, and advancement — whether stepping into a first executive role, making a mid-career move, or repositioning after a change. Devin helps clients find clarity, sharpen their professional positioning, and build the confidence to navigate these shifts successfully.
Leadership Development
Equipping managers and senior leaders with the tools to develop their teams, build high-performance cultures, and increase their own executive presence and strategic impact.
Executive Onboarding
Supporting leaders stepping into new or expanded roles with steady, practical guidance to help them build credibility quickly, align stakeholders, and lead with confidence from day one.
Organizational Guidance
Working with companies to implement effective career development practices, boost team engagement, and build the next generation of leaders through people-centered programs.
Who Devin Works With
As a financial services executive coach, Devin works especially well with:
- Mid-level professionals and executives navigating career transitions or seeking new direction
- Leaders stepping into larger or new team responsibilities for the first time
- Professionals in financial services, fintech, technology, and management consulting
- HR and talent leaders looking to develop their own executive capabilities
- Individuals who want a coach with real-world corporate experience, not just theory
Location & Availability
Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area | Available for virtual coaching globally
Get in Touch
Interested in working with Devin? Complete the form below and he’ll be in touch to schedule an initial conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Devin a financial services executive coach?
Devin spent more than 20 years inside global financial services firms, including senior leadership roles at UBS and as a Managing Consultant in the Fintech practice at Korn Ferry Futurestep. That corporate experience, combined with ICF and Erickson coaching certifications, means he understands the specific pressures and politics of finance, fintech, and professional services careers from the inside.
Does Devin only work with clients in New York?
Devin is based in the New York City metro area and works with many clients locally, but his coaching is available virtually to professionals anywhere in the world.
What kind of challenges does Devin help clients with?
Devin focuses on career transitions, executive onboarding, and leadership development. He works with professionals navigating a pivot or re-entry, leaders stepping into a bigger role for the first time, and executives in financial services, fintech, technology, and consulting who want a coach with real corporate experience.
What certifications does Devin hold?
Devin is an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), an Erickson Accredited Professional Coach, and a Certified Career Coach. He combines that formal training with two decades of front-line experience in financial services.
How does our process work?
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