GCSE TO INVESTMENT BANKER: Career Guidance for School Students

This is a 2-hour in-person masterclass aimed at school students (Years 10-013) and parents who want a clear, practical roadmap into careers in Investment Banking, Private Equity and Asset Management. The session strips away jargon and explains the early-stage choices that affect long-term success in the City, including A-Level selection and the relative value of university degrees versus apprenticeships.

The talk covers the landscape of finance careers, an academic strategy outlining which A-Levels and target universities matter, the apprenticeship route (including degree apprenticeships that pay a salary), the recruitment timeline (Spring Week and summer internship cycles), and a technical taster showing how companies are valued and the types of logic puzzles used in interviews. Attendees will receive a free CV guide (normally worth £19.

99) and a copy of the presentation. Logistics noted on the event page: in-person at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston by IHG, doors at 13:40, and the session runs from 14:00 to 16:00. One entry per ticket; parents who wish to join must purchase a separate ticket.