Updated Industry Timeline
Recruitment for some positions within the financial services industry, primarily at large bulge bracket investment banks, are on an accelerated recruitment timeline. This means employers will begin coming to grounds early spring of 2nd year to start the process of recruiting students for their 3rd year summer internship. It is important to play close attention to programs and events surrounding this so you don’t miss out on a valuable opportunity to learn more about this industry and network with employers.
General Timeline:
- Early Spring: Large bulge bracket investment banks looking to recruit 2nd and 3rd years for summer internships
- Late Summer/Early Fall: Other financial service firms, including some small investment banks recruiting 3rd and 4th years for internships and full-time positions
NOTE: recruiting varies greatly by firm and can vary from year to year.
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- Full Time Investment Banking Opportunities
- Full Time Finance (Accounting, Personal Financial Advisors, Private Wealth Managers, Accountants and Auditors, Tax Accountants and Preparers)
- Internship Investment Banking Opportunities
- Internship Finance Opportunities (Accounting, Personal Financial Advisors, Private Wealth Managers, Accountants and Auditors, Tax Accountants and Preparers)
General Resources:
- Wall Street Oasis - Technical Interview Guide is linked in the Attachments section
- Guggenheim Partners: 400 Investment Banking Interview Questions & Answers You Need to Know
- Corporate Finance Institute
- The Financial Services Industry for Beginners
- EDUCBA - includes access to free courses in Excel, Programming and more.
- EY Webcasts
- Mergers and Inquisitions
- Investopedia
Finance Webinars:
- Investment Banking, Sales & Trading
- Corporate Finance
- The Role of Research in an Investment Bank
- Commercial Banking
- Private Wealth Management
Suggested Reading:
On-Grounds Opportunities & CIOs:
- Alpha Kappa Psi
- Virginia Venture Fund
- Women’s Business Forum
- Smart Woman Securities
- Sales and Trading Group - McIntire
- Global Markets Group
- McIntire Investment Institute
- Virginia Finance Institute
Off-Grounds Resources:
Job Boards:
Professional Associations:
- Certified Financial Planners Board of Standards
- CFA Institute
- Insurance Information Institute
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Financial Management Association
- American Finance Association
- Association for Financial Professionals
- Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
- American Association of Finance and Accounting
- National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
- Investments & Wealth Institute
- Investment Advisor Association
- Global Association of Risk Professionals
- Corporate Finance Institute
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