Breaking Into Global Investment Banking

The investment banking landscape is changing.

More than ever before, banks are seeking to recruit diverse candidates from a wide range of academic backgrounds. From history to politics, physics to law, all degrees now present a viable entry path into one of the most lucrative and exciting careers in finance.

In collaboration with Financial Edge, the education provider for Wall Street’s top banks, Northeastern University London presents: Breaking into Global Investment Banking.

With an expert panel of ex-investment bankers, from analyst to director level, you’ll hear about recruitment trends, first-hand experience of on-the-desk realities, and surprising tips for nailing the investment banking application and interview process.

Join us to gain an insider view of the realities of working in an investment bank as we explore and demystify Global Investment Banking and then enjoy a networking session with refreshments.

Speakers

Gerard Kelly

Gerard’s speciality lies in teaching accounting, financial analysis, and modeling, having started his career working in tax for Arthur Anderson and then moving to Ernst & Young’s Corporate Finance Department. After qualifying as an accountant and CFA (all 3 levels), Gerard transitioned into financial training for BPP Professional Education in 2008 before working for AMT Training in 2012.

Since joining Financial Edge, Gerard has delivered global training programs for the top 4 investment banks.

Tom Turner

Tom holds a BSc (Hons) in Economics & Finance from the University of York. He started his professional career as an investment banking analyst at Santander CIB, where he was involved in various M&A deals. He joined FE as a part-time content creator in May 2022 and works on FE’s podcast, weekly market wraps, blog articles, social media content, and Felix recordings.

Outside of work Tom is a wine entrepreneur and launched Turner Capital Group a private equity firm to acquire and grow English vineyards.

Deborah Taylor

Deborah, who is a chartered accountant, was a director at Barclays Equity Research for 7 years before joining Financial Edge. During her time there, she specialized in accounting and valuation research as part of one of the top ranked teams in her sector. In more recent years, Deborah worked as co-head of Sustainable and Thematic investing, carrying out research on corporate governance issues such as corporate tax and regulation.

Deborah is also co-author of the book ‘Financial Statement Analysis under IFRS’, published in 2018.