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The longest-running full-time investment banking training programme globally, trusted by students with a 91% placement success rate.

Tailored for 18–25 year-old students and graduates preparing for Spring, Summer, Off-Cycle, and Graduate Analyst roles.

Ideal for those targeting careers in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Asset Management, and Equity Research.

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Trusted by thousands of Alumni

Get trained by bankers with experience working at Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Citi, Rothschild and HSBC

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We have the best-in-class placement rate of 91%

Consistently delivering elite career outcomes across major financial hubs.

Annual Placement Rate (2017–2024)

Placement by Industry

* Placement rate excludes students who went on to study for their undergraduate or master's programs

* Please note that we do not guarantee a job to our students

* Placement by industry includes only those students who were successfully placed

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Where Our Students Are Placed?

Consistently launching successful careers at leading companies across top industries and global hubs.

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What Our Students Say?

Hear from graduates who transformed their careers and secured roles at the world's most prestigious financial institutions.

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What stood out for me was the real world examples which made it engaging and relevant and the training bought it to life.

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I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to gain advanced technical skills and have real insight into what the industry is like. I now feel very confident about my skills and much more prepared walking into interviews.

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Carolina Montaruli

University Southern California

verified Placed at Morgan Stanley
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The theory and the application model of the course works very well. I think what that does is it allows us to walk into any analyst job feeling confident.

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Amar Patel

University of Birmingham

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Would highly recommend to Business/Finance majors looking to gain financial modelling experience as well as anyone who wants to break into the industry.

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Andrea Martelletti

IE Business School

verified Placed at UBS
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The course is contemporary, using tangible, everyday examples to consolidate seemingly abstract concepts from accounting to financial modelling. This is a truly great and unique opportunity.

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Joseph Klein

University St Andrews

verified Placed at Nomura
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The training is well above expectations. If you are seeking to enter the investment banking industry, look no further. I believed IB content was overwhelming, until I completed the course.

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Olivier Maris

Hult Business School

verified Placed at Julius Baer
assessment Market Compensation Analysis

No other graduate career pays more than investment banking.

The financial reward for performance is immediate and substantial. See how compensation scales rapidly from Analyst to Vice President across major financial hubs.

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United Kingdom

GBP (£)
£75,000
Analyst 1
£150,000
Associate 1
£275,000
VP 1
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United States

USD ($)
$170,000
Analyst 1
$350,000
Associate 1
$550,000
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France

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€70,000
Analyst 1
€140,000
Associate 1
€220,000
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Germany

EUR (€)
€75,000
Analyst 1
€150,000
Associate 1
€240,000
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warning The Critical Problem

Why Most Students Fail IB Recruitment? (And How CIT Changes the Odds?)

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~91% of CVs are rejected at the first screening

THE CIT SOLUTION

Our 8-week program is structured to appear as an internship on your CV, instantly making you more interview-ready and significantly increasing callback rates from top-tier banks.

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~70% of remaining candidates fail HireVue interviews

THE CIT SOLUTION

Students practice bank-specific HireVue replicas on our advanced AI platform before the real interview, receiving structured, real-time feedback on pacing, eye contact, and content.

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60% to 80% of remaining candidates are rejected at the online assessment stage

THE CIT SOLUTION

Our AI platform lets students practice close-to-real-life online tests (SHL, situational judgment) used by bulge-bracket banks, including Bank of America, before taking the real assessments.

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Only ~20% to 40% of remaining candidates interviewed get an offer

THE CIT SOLUTION

Rather than demonstrating shallow understanding of technicals our students build 3 full financial models from scratch (LBO, DCF, M&A), reflecting real analyst-level models used at Goldman Sachs, UBS, and Morgan Stanley.

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Candidates execute follow the herd strategy - Only ~1% get an offer from top firms

THE CIT SOLUTION

Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan received 440K applications from university students in 2024 with an acceptance rate of 0.8%. We teach students a two-tiered approach of making IB applications with majority of them successfully landing a boutique offer before going on to work for a more prestigious name later on.

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Probability of Securing a Role

Let's be honest about the numbers. The gap between "trying" and "training" is massive.

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Typical Applicant

96-98 out of 100 students fail. Relying on university career services and online applications results in rejection at the CV screening stage.

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Our students don't guess—they execute. Trained by bankers, verified by mock interviews, and supported by AI tools used in the real world.

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Extreme Accountability

You can't hide behind a screen. In-person training forces you to show up, participate, and perform at a professional level every single day.

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Real-Time Feedback Loop

Mistakes are corrected instantly. Trainers see your body language, hear your tone, and fix technical errors before they become bad habits.

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High-Value Networking

Build genuine relationships with peers and senior bankers. These connections become your future colleagues and referral network.

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Meet Your Trainers

Trained by senior bankers from Goldman Sachs, Rothschild, HSBC, and Barclays. Real practitioners with decades of transaction experience, not just academic theory.

Sameer Merchant
Ex-Goldman Sachs

Sameer Merchant, CFA

Founder & Lead Trainer

Ex-Goldman Sachs & Barclays

10+ years in Equity Research. Covered stocks across Chemicals, Fintech & Real Estate ($50m - $100bn). Educated at London Business School.

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George Galanopoulos
Ex-Rothschild & Co

George Galanopoulos

M&A & Strategy

Ex-Director M&A, Rothschild

Extensive experience in Corporate Finance and Startup Fundraising. Currently Partner at Venero Capital Advisors. LSE Alumni.

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Argyris Chatzilias
Ex-HSBC

Argyris Chatzilias

Private Equity/Leverage Finance

Former Head of Financial Sponsors for Europe - HSBC

20 years in origination & execution. Former Head of Financial Sponsors for Europe at HSBC. Expert in Private Equity and Debt Capital Advisory.

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Dr Kenneth Lee
Ex-CITI

Dr. Kenneth Lee

Equity Research

Ex-MD Head of European Research

Dr. Kenneth is the former MD and Head of European Equity Research at Barclays Capital, and previously a Managing Director and top-ranked accounting and valuation analyst at Citi Investment Research.

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Hear from our senior bankers

Our senior bankers have experience working at leading banks such as Citi, HSBC, Rothschild and Barclays among many others

George Galanopoulos

Ex-M&A Director at Rothschild and Partner at Venero Capital

Interview Coach - City Investment Training

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Argyris Chatzilias

Ex-Head of Private Equity and Corporates, Europe - HSBC

Interview Coach & Visiting Professor

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Dr. Kenneth Lee

Ex-Head of European Equity Research at Barclays

Interview Coach & Visiting Professor

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5 Star Rated across all the leading review platforms - Highest of any IB training institution globally

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City Investment Training is consistently rated 5 stars across the world's most trusted review platforms.

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Why students trust CIT:

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Thousands of students have chosen City Investment Training to accelerate their careers into investment banking.

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Your Hidden Edge:
Alumni Network Advantage

Breaking into investment banking isn't just about skills.
It's about access.

City Investment Training has hundreds of alumni working inside leading banks. You are joining a powerful ecosystem that spans across the entire industry.

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Why this matters:

Our students don't recruit in isolation. They gain access to:

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  • check_circle Mock interviews with real bankers who've been through the exact same process
  • check_circle Inside insights on applications, interviews, and assessment centres
  • check_circle Warm referrals and guidance that most candidates never get

Many of our students have recently secured offers at boutique and leading investment banks, accelerated by the 'inside track' advantage of our alumni network.

settings Comprehensive Toolkit

The Technology Advantage: CityInvestmentTraining.AI

Most students prepare like it's 2015. Banks don't. Every CIT student gets full access to our proprietary suite of 12 AI-powered analyst tools.

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AI Job Board

AI collates all entry level Finance jobs in investment banking jobs on the internet. Never miss an entry level investment banking job to apply for.

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AI Hirevue

Simulate the exact video assessment experience used by major banks. Prepare for time-boxed answers and AI-evaluated responses.

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AI Job Tracker

Automatically track your application status, deadlines, and follow-ups. Organizes your entire recruitment funnel in one centralized dashboard.

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LLM Trained by Senior Bankers

Access an AI model fine-tuned on thousands of banking interviews. Ask technical questions and get precise, industry-standard answers.

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Custom CV Builder

Create bank-ready CVs optimized for ATS scanners. Use proven templates that highlight relevant skills and formatting preferred by top firms.

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AI Online Banking Tests

Practice numerical, verbal, and logical reasoning tests. Replicates the difficulty and format of assessments from providers like SHL and Korn Ferry.

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Custom CL Builder

Generate tailored cover letters for specific banks in seconds. AI ensures your narrative aligns perfectly with each firm's culture and values.

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Interactive AI Career Coach

Receive personalized guidance on your career path 24/7. Get advice on networking strategies, firm selection, and interview prep tailored to you.

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CV Scorer

Get instant feedback on your resume with an AI score. Identifies weak points and suggests improvements to maximize interview callbacks.

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Connect to Alumni & Mentors

Directly message successful alumni working at top firms. Leverage the network for coffee chats, insights, and potential referrals.

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AI Video Mock Interviewer

Practice behavioral questions with a virtual interviewer. Receive real-time analysis on your delivery, tone, and answer structure.

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AI LinkedIn Networking

Apply for jobs that are never advertised. We've helped hundreds of students reach out to bankers and secure paid internships for jobs that never advertised.

“ This is not "extra software". It's how you prepare faster. AI doesn't replace effort. It multiplies it. ”
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Foundation Phase: Weeks 1-4

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8-Week Curriculum: Weeks 1-4

Technical Mastery & Career Preparation - The Foundation Phase

Technical Training
Careers Training
01 Week
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Accounting for Investment Banking

Accounting and valuation foundations, covering financial statements, accounting linkages, and valuation principles tested in investment banking interviews.

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AI Platform Onboarding & CV/CL Workshops

Onboarding to our proprietary CIT.AI career platform, including CV and cover letter optimisation workshops and introduction to internship and graduate application strategy.

02 Week
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Financial Modelling Foundations

Build a financial model from scratch, constructing an Income Statement up to EBITDA, plus PP&E schedule and working capital model from first principles.

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Interview Fundamentals

AI-powered interview preparation, including behavioural and technical mock interviews with structured feedback and scoring.

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Three-Statement Modelling

BMW Case Study

Complete the full BMW financial model, building debt schedules and shareholders' equity, fully linking the three-statement model with Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.

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HireVue Preparation

HireVue prep for high-pressure assessments, learning how banks assess answers, tone, structure, and delivery in video interviews.

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Advanced Valuation & Deal Analysis

Perform Trading Comps, Transaction Comps, DCF and LBO models, and complete full M&A accretion/dilution analysis.

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Video & Communication Skills

Recorded interview simulations with feedback on structure, communication clarity, confidence, and performance under time pressure.

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The Launch Phase: Weeks 5-8

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8-Week Curriculum: Weeks 5-8

Advanced Execution & Application Strategy

Technical Training
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Build M&A models and pitchbooks using the Mars / Wrigley transaction, replicating the analyst role on a real-world merger case study.

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Application Strategy & Execution

Track roles using the AI job board, manage deadlines, and submit high-quality, targeted applications to banks and advisory firms.

CASE STUDIES:
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Equity Research & Valuation (BMW & Amazon) BMW Amazon

Write a full equity research report on BMW and apply advanced valuation techniques, including DCF and sum-of-the-parts analysis, with comparative work on Amazon.

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Networking & Referrals

Networking masterclass covering LinkedIn outreach, alumni engagement, and referral strategies using AI-generated messaging and follow-ups.

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Private Equity & LBO Modelling (Toys "R" Us) Toys "R" Us

Build a full LBO model on Toys "R" Us, presenting an investment case to an investment committee focused on leverage, returns, and exit strategies.

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AI Valuation Interview

Valuation interview practice using AI, covering DCF, Comps, M&A, accretion/dilution, and LBO questions, with scoring via our interactive AI Mock Interviewer.

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Venture Capital & Growth Investing (Nordic Technologies & Webtracker) Nordic Tech Webtracker

Build cap tables, term sheets, and startup valuations for Nordic Technologies and Webtracker, analysing dilution, ownership, and VC-style return profiles.

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Final Application Push

Execute strategic applications to target firms, leverage the alumni network for warm introductions, and refine CVs, cover letters, and interview positioning.

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The CIT Promise

“If you meet these three criteria and don't secure an offer,
we refund 100% of your tuition fees. ”

100% Money-Back Guarantee

We believe in our results. Our policy is simple: if you do the work and don't get hired, you don't pay. We take the risk so you can focus on your future.

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Complete Assignments

Finish core training modules and submit assignments on time.

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Maintain 95% Attendance

Attend face-to-face sessions and participate in mock interviews.

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Execute the Strategy

Execute our proven networking and application systems consistently.

Program Eligibility

Who This Program Is For?

This program is designed for students between the ages of 18-26 who are currently attending or have recently graduated from university. We invest heavily in every student, so we only work with those who are ready to do the work.

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The Ideal Candidate

This is for you if...

  • school You are a university student or recent graduate (ages 18–26) seeking a competitive edge.
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    You want real, face-to-face banker training, not just pre-recorded videos.
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The Wrong Fit

This is not for you if...

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    You are a passive learner who isn't willing to practice or network.
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    You think watching a few videos is enough to get hired at a top bank.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Quality over quantity.

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Program Details

Designed for serious candidates ready to commit to their career transformation. Limited seats per cohort to ensure personalized attention.

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Monday 1st June 2026

8 weeks

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Monday 8th July 2026

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Program Duration 8 Weeks
Format Face-to-Face (London)
Commitment Full-Time Intensive
Eligibility Interview Required

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Flexible payment options available

Everything You Need to Get Hired:

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Includes 100% Money-Back Guarantee

If you don't secure a role within 6 months of full-time job search, we refund your entire tuition fee. No question asked. Please see T&C for further information.

bolt Why Investment Banking?

Six Reasons to Launch Your High Finance Career

Join an elite industry that offers unparalleled exposure, rapid development, and the opportunity to shape the global economy from day one.

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Work with C-Suite

Advise CEOs and CFOs on critical strategic decisions from day one.

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High Stake Deals

Shape industries through billion-dollar mergers and acquisitions.

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Elite Network

Collaborate with the most ambitious and intellectual minds in finance.

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Dynamic Markets

Thrive in a fast-paced environment where global events drive daily action.

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Start your career with the most competitive salary package globally.

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Accelerated Growth

Fast-track your path to senior leadership and responsibility.

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Are you ready to become a Banker?

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Submit Application 3 MINS

We review every profile to ensure you meet the baseline eligibility for investment banking roles.

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Admissions Interview

Speak with a senior banker to discuss your career goals, current challenges, and program fit - Approximately 50% of applicants will receive an offer to join the program.

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Secure Your Place

If accepted, secure your spot. Seats are strictly limited to ensure personal attention and placement success.

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