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The Young Investment Banker Weekend

The Young Investment Banker Weekend

From£165.00

Gain a first-hand taste of investment banking on this immersive weekend for students aged 15–18. With guidance from leading industry professionals, you’ll take part in practical activities: negotiate deals, value companies, and trade the markets.

You’ll also receive personal advice on building a career in finance, including tips on university options, valuable extra-curricular activities, and securing relevant work experience.

Join us in London or live online to develop key skills and add a standout super-curricular achievement to your university application.

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Our immersive career experiences are delivered by InvestIN, a provider of life-changing career experiences since 2012.

Programme Information

Discover more about the banking skills and experience you could gain on the Young Investment Banker Weekend.

An Interactive Masterclass

Top investment bankers will coach you through a range of interactive activities:

  • High-Stakes Trading
    Compete to trade currencies, stocks, and commodities during a major historical event.
  • Company Valuation
    Assess and value a leading global company on behalf of your client.
  • M&A Negotiation
    Negotiate the terms of a merger or acquisition while managing intense time pressure.

 

Expert Career Coaching

Gain personalised guidance to launch a successful career in investment banking:

  • Clear Career Path
    Develop a practical action plan to break into finance, starting today.
  • Tailored Academic Advice
    Get expert guidance on A-level or IB subjects, university and degree choices, and extracurricular opportunities.
  • Application & Interview Preparation
    Learn strategies for standout applications, from building relevant work experience to mastering interview techniques.

 

An Audience With Top Investment Bankers

  • First-Hand Professional Insights
    Hear directly from successful finance professionals and ask all your questions.
  • Expert Panel Q&A
    Join a lively Q&A panel featuring experts from investment banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, and more.

 

Boost Your Career Potential

  • Demonstrate Valuable Skills
    Show universities and employers that you’ve developed vital investment banking skills, including communication, problem-solving, commercial awareness, and the ability to perform under pressure.
  • Certificate of Achievement
    Complete the post-programme online assessment to receive a personalised certificate you can include in future applications.

11am – The World of an Investment Banker

  • What investment banks do and how they make money
  • The pressure and expectations
  • Targets and career progression

 

11:45am – Join the Trading Floor

  • Discover the thrill of the trading floor
  • Learn how to trade the markets
  • Top trading strategies

 

12:25pm – Trading Major Historical Events

  • You become the trader: Compete against other participants to trade currencies during a defining historical event
  • See how your profit and loss account ranks against other up-and-coming traders on a live leader board

 

1pm – Lunch

 

2pm – Valuing Companies

  • Understand the importance of valuation
  • Calculate the fundamental value of a company
  • Identify the key factors that drive fundamental value such as cash flow, risk, and growth
  • Analyse and create a strategy to value companies in different industries

 

2:30pm – Enter a Live Deal

  • Enter a live deal and respond to breaking news
  • Pitch to win business
  • Convince your client to follow your advice
  • Respond to live updates from the client as the pressure mounts
  • Choose a winning strategy

 

3:30pm – You Become the Investment Banker: Value a Leading Global Company

  • Use real-life data and work alongside industry professionals to figure out the value of a merger between two industry giants.
  • Defend your valuation in the face of conflicting information
  • Receive live feedback on your results from top executives

 

4:30pm – Career Coaching – Breaking Into Investment Banking

  • The ideal path to your dream role in investment banking
  • Coaching on A-level, degree and university choices
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • How to ace internship applications
  • Pressure interviews
  • The importance of body language, tone, and delivery in interviews

 

5pm – Panel Discussion

  • Panel made up of high-ranking trading floor and hedge fund professionals
  • Top investment bankers answer your questions
  • Receive valuable advice
  • Guidance from those on the inside

This programme is designed for students aged 15–18 and requires no prior knowledge or experience. You’ll take part in a dynamic blend of interactive simulations, practical exercises, and live Q&A sessions. Choose to attend in person in London or Live Online—the content and outcomes are exactly the same.

Programme Pricing:

  • In-Person: £195 per student for full day
  • Live Online: £165 per student for full day

There is no application process. You can secure your place simply by clicking “Book Now.” Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is recommended.

In Person

Dates: 16th November 2025, 22nd March 2026

Location: University College London

 

Online

Dates: 16th November 2025

Location: Online