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FINANCE ACADEMY
Applications open now - Click here to apply and click here to read our FAQs
Academy dates: 14 - 21 August
(Virtual sessions - 14, 15, 18 & 19 August)
(In-person sessions - 20 & 21 August)
For Finance Academy applications: Attend a 45 minutes session to learn about the academy and improve your application.
Info Session 1: Click here (28 May, 12:30 PM)
Info Session 2: Click here (12 June, 12:30 PM)
Info Session 3: Click here (25 June, 12:30 PM)
WHAT IS IT?
Our hybrid academy offers an in-depth exploration of investment banking, capital markets, and asset management. Designed to give you a competitive edge, this program combines learning, networking, technical training from renowned institutes like WallStreetPrep andaccess to experts from our sponsor firms to prepare you for the fast-paced 2026 internship recruitment period.
THE PROGRAMME WILL HELP YOU:
✅ Develop stronger knowledge about the industry through the 2-day in-person Academy.
✅ Participate in a newly revamped Mock Assessment Centre, where you'll be assessed by industry professionals through a stock pitch presentation and a group exercise designed to enhance your technical skills.
✅ Enhance your employability with tailored support in CV development, LinkedIn optimisation, networking strategies, interview preparation and application guidance.
✅Join an exclusive networking event joined by firm reps from across over 25 sponsor firms.
✅ Gain access to inside some of the most elite financial institutions via invitations to in-firm Masterclasses.
✅ Get recommended to our sponsor firms as a way to highlight your application not only as an SEO Candidate but as a motivated and driven young person who SEO London champions.
As a mandatory part of the Finance Academy cohort you must attend a Mock AC and also be present at all the virtual and in-person days. Please note that attendance at in-person days will be selective.
WHAT DOES THE
ACADEMY COVER?
Investment Banking: M&A, Restructuring and Leveraged Finance, Capital Markets
WallStreetPrep: Financial statements and more
Markets: Global Markets, Sales & Trading and Equity Research
Buy Side: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Commercial Awareness
Participate in Mock Assessment Centres with industry professionals
Enhance your employability skills by attending workshops
WHO IS IT FOR?
Eligibility: 2027 grads
Priority will be given to:
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Unsuccessful 2025 Spring Week applicants
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Students with 5+ hours of engagement with SEO London
If you are not currently an SEO London candidate, register here.
Click here to read our FAQs
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Due to the limited capacity on this programme, students have to apply and are not guaranteed a place. However, to maximise your chances of securing a place here’s some key information:
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200 places available - vetting on rolling basis
Please remember, this is a competitive application process. Successful candidates will be contacted if they have secured a place on the Academy. Please check your spam/junkmail for emails from the SEO Banking team and whitelist our email so you don’t miss anything.
If you have any questions about this event, contact us below.