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The Young Investment Banker Summer Experience
by InvestIN
A practical investment banking summer school built around trading, M&A, asset management and recruitment simulations with industry professionals in London.
Last verified: 31 Jul 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
In-person Programme
The Young Investment Banker Summer Experience
by InvestIN
A practical investment banking summer school built around trading, M&A, asset management and recruitment simulations with industry professionals in London.
Last verified: 31 Jul 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Investment Banking Experience at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Closing soon
Eligibility
No prior knowledge required
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
London, UCL campus
Cost
From £2,225
Duration
1 or 2 weeks
Format
In person
Business & EconomicsFinance
Accommodation: Residential or non-residential
Meals: 3 daily for residents
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate; optional Level 3 Award
Contact time: 25, 50 or 65 hours
Tutors / faculty: Investment banking professionals
Investment Banking Experience summary
This is a practical introduction to investment banking built around trading, mergers and acquisitions, portfolio management, pitching and recruitment simulations.
Students work with industry professionals, visit relevant venues, receive feedback and explore routes into banking through coaching and networking.
It suits students who want to test the realities of finance through active exercises rather than classroom theory alone.
What is The Young Investment Banker Summer Experience?
The Young Investment Banker Summer Experience is an InvestIN career programme that introduces school students to investment banking through practical simulations and contact with industry professionals. Its subject matter spans sales and trading, corporate finance, asset management, private equity, fintech and recruitment.
Students can trade in simulated markets, value companies during a mock M&A deal, build an equities portfolio and pitch ideas. Coaching, professional feedback, networking and workplace or university visits connect these exercises to real banking roles and career pathways.
Why Succeed highlights Investment Banking Experience
The programme turns financial concepts into hands-on trading, valuation and portfolio exercises.
Students receive feedback from professionals with real-world investment and trading experience.
The two-week route broadens the experience through networking, an assessment centre and an industry reference letter.
Residential and day-student options make the programme workable for both local and international participants.
An optional assessed Level 3 Award can provide formal recognition worth eight UCAS points.
Who is Investment Banking Experience for?
Best for
Students seriously exploring finance who want practical exposure to markets, deals, portfolios and banking recruitment.
Not ideal if
You want a low-cost academic course, guaranteed work placement or substantial independent research.
Is Investment Banking Experience worth it?
The programme can be worthwhile for a student who wants to test investment banking through simulations before committing to a university or career direction. Its strongest value lies in the combination of practical finance tasks, professional feedback and structured reflection.
The limitation is cost: even the day programme requires a substantial budget, and the experience does not guarantee admission, employment or an internship. Students should compare it with cheaper finance projects, reading, competitions or local work experience and decide whether the immersive format justifies the fee.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
From £2,225; includes 25, 50 or 65 professional contact hours, depending on package., Hands-on career simulations and programme materials., Digital certificate after the programme assessment., On-site safeguarding and pastoral care., Up to two workplace excursions for one-week students., Up to five workplace excursions for two-week students., Graduation, physical certificate and industry reference for two-week students., Private en-suite room, meals and activities with residential packages..
Accommodation
Residential or non-residential
Meals
3 daily for residents
Supervision or safety information
Residential students receive a private en-suite room, three meals daily, organised activities, transport to programme venues and 24/7 safeguarding support.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1 or 2 weeks; London, UCL campus.
What to check before committing
Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.
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Compare with similar programmesHow much preparation does Investment Banking Experience need?
Effort level
High and intensive.
Best started
Plan four to eight weeks before your preferred intake, allowing longer for travel, visas, accommodation and payment arrangements.
Main challenge
Applying unfamiliar finance ideas under time pressure in team exercises.
Typical preparation
Review basic market, company valuation and M&A vocabulary.
Practise explaining a financial idea clearly in two minutes.
Arrange travel insurance, accommodation and border documents early if needed.
Bring a laptop and check the personalised pre-arrival timetable.
Useful if
You are willing to speak, collaborate and act on professional feedback.
What do students do on Investment Banking Experience?
Students rotate through practical investment banking activities, professional coaching and career-development sessions. The exact mix depends on the chosen length and Premium option.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Explore investment banking roles, markets and recruitment pathways.
- 2
Trade in live-style market simulations and respond to market movements.
- 3
Value companies and negotiate a simulated mergers and acquisitions deal.
- 4
Build and present an equities or multi-asset portfolio.
- 5
Develop pitching, communication and assessment-centre skills.
- 6
Explore private equity, fintech, ethical investing and quantitative finance.
- 7
Network with professionals and receive career advice and feedback.
- 8
Complete the post-programme assessment for certification.
Investment Banking Experience dates and deadlines
Active
First intake
6-17 July 2026
Fully booked; two-week programme ended 17 July.
Second intake
27 July-7 August 2026
Fully booked; two-week programme ends 7 August.
Final intake
17-28 August 2026
Limited places were published for this intake.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applications | Rolling registration | Local | Active | Save deadline |
First intake | 6-17 July 2026 | Local | Closed | Save programme |
Second intake | 27 July-7 August 2026 | Local | Closed | Save programme |
Final intake | 17-28 August 2026 | Local | Upcoming | Save deadline |
Eligibility and requirements
Students aged 15-18.
No previous investment banking knowledge required.
B2 English minimum for EFL students.
Under-18 bookings require parent or guardian consent.
International students must meet UK entry requirements.
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance required.
How much does Investment Banking Experience cost?
One-week programme
£2,225 — Non-residential day programme.
Funding or discounts
- Two-week programme: £3,275 — Non-residential day programme.
- Two-week Premium: £4,400 — Includes the Level 3 assessment.
- Residential totals: £3,725; £6,425; £7,550 — Programme plus residential package.
- Deposit: £950 — Non-refundable; payment plans available.
- Bursaries: Free places — For financially eligible students.
What's included
25, 50 or 65 professional contact hours, depending on package., Hands-on career simulations and programme materials., Digital certificate after the programme assessment., On-site safeguarding and pastoral care., Up to two workplace excursions for one-week students., Up to five workplace excursions for two-week students., Graduation, physical certificate and industry reference for two-week students., Private en-suite room, meals and activities with residential packages.
How to apply to Investment Banking Experience
- 1
Choose the investment banking Summer Experience on the official website.
- 2
Select an available intake, programme length and residential option.
- 3
Enter the student and parent or guardian details.
- 4
Pay in full or secure the place with the £950 deposit.
- 5
Complete the mandatory student enrolment form after booking.
- 6
Submit medical, emergency-contact and travel details as requested.
- 7
Review the personalised timetable and pre-arrival materials.
What does Investment Banking Experience cover?
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Sales and trading
Analyse market movements, test trading strategies and manage simulated assets.
Corporate finance and M&A
Value businesses and negotiate through a live-style merger deal.
Asset management
Build portfolios, manage risk and receive professional performance feedback.
Fintech and quant finance
Explore financial technology, modelling, data analysis and core Python functions.
Career and recruitment
Practise pitching, assessment-centre tasks, interviews and professional networking.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Investment Banking Experience?
A typical day during the programme.
10:30 13:00
A career simulation, technical topic or professional-led workshop.
13:00 14:00
Lunch break between programme sessions.
14:00 17:00
Further simulations, pitching, finance study or assessment activities.
19:30 22:00
Residential students join organised social activities.
Who teaches on Investment Banking Experience?
The programme is coached by investment bankers and other finance professionals working across sales, trading, corporate finance and asset management. Students also meet professionals through panels, networking, simulations and feedback sessions.
Named speakers may change, and the provider can substitute suitably qualified presenters.
Where do students stay on Investment Banking Experience?
Residential plan
- University halls: Central London halls used by University of London students.
- Private room: Every student has a single en-suite bedroom.
- Meals: Breakfast, dinner and a lunch voucher provide three meals daily.
- Pastoral support: Safeguarding and pastoral staff are available on-site 24/7.
- Social programme: Evening and weekend activities use halls and nearby venues.
Non-residential plan
- Day attendance: Local students can attend the programme as day students.
Airport transfers are optional, and non-residential students arrange their own meals.
What happens after Investment Banking Experience?
After completing this programme, participants often pursue:
Use practical examples when reflecting on interest in finance.
Add a personalised certificate to future applications.
Receive an industry reference letter on the two-week route.
Pursue the optional Level 3 Award worth eight UCAS points.
Build on the experience through finance reading, projects or further work experience.
Participation does not guarantee university admission, an internship or employment.
Where does Investment Banking Experience take place?
The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus in central London, with selected days at other industry locations. Residential students stay in University of London halls and are escorted to and from programme venues.
The provider hires university space commercially and is not affiliated with the institutions.
Investment Banking Experience FAQs
No. InvestIN says no prior knowledge or experience is required, and topics are introduced from a basic level.
Activities include trading simulations, company valuation, a mock M&A deal, portfolio construction, pitching, fintech work and banking recruitment exercises.
Yes. Students can choose a one-week taster, a two-week programme or the two-week Premium option.
No. Students can attend as non-residential day students or add a residential package in central London university halls.
Residential students receive a private en-suite room, three meals daily, organised activities, transport to programme venues and 24/7 safeguarding support.
Investment bankers and other industry professionals coach the simulations, provide feedback and discuss careers across finance specialisms.
Students can complete an online assessment for a personalised digital certificate. Two-week students also receive a physical certificate and industry reference letter.
Yes. International students can attend, but must meet the B2 English requirement where relevant and arrange any required UK visa or ETA.
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Compare with other programmesContent reviewed by
Sean Stevens
Co-founder, Succeed | Founder, Immerse Education (2012–2026)
Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, programme quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.
Sources and verification
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- Law & Finance Summer Experiences ages 15-18 – InvestIN Education
- International Students – InvestIN Education
- Get ready for your summer experience – InvestIN Education
- Gain a Qualification in Work Experience – InvestIN Education
- Terms | InvestIN – InvestIN Education
- English as a foreign language – InvestIN Education
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- Book A Consultation With Us – InvestIN Education
- Download Programme Brochure
- Explore Our Summer Experiences - Download Your Brochure – InvestIN Education
- InvestIN FAQs: Everything to Know About Our Career Experience Programmes – InvestIN Education
- How to make your university application stand out – InvestIN Education
- Investment Banking Work Experience | London – InvestIN Education
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