The launch of the AmplifyME Investment Banking Pathway will see students from over 400 campuses across the world take part in a real-world, two-hour M&A simulation, where they will work through the key responsibilities of a Junior Analyst, from financial modelling through to valuation analysis. Top performers will be invited to AmplifyME’s flagship Investment Bank Academy, a four-hour, team-based IPO experience. Outstanding participants from the academy will then be referred to select investment banking partners for recruitment opportunities.

This groundbreaking pathway is free-of-charge, open-access, and follows the success of AmplifyME’s Sales & Trading Pathway, which was delivered in partnership with Morgan Stanley. This pathway saw 40% of Morgan Stanley’s EMEA Sales & Trading interns in 2023 come from AmplifyME-trained candidates.

Through this innovative approach of providing free, live and realistic experiences across a vast number of education providers, AmplifyME has levelled the playing field for the industry, ensuring that candidates are assessed on their abilities alone, irrespective of any other characteristics.

Further, AmplifyME’s pathways serve as educational gateways. To date, over 120,000 candidates have taken part in AmplifyME’s open-access simulations, offering participants practical exposure to the financial industry and unveiling enticing career paths within the sector.

Will de Lucy, Co-Founder and CEO at AmplifyME, comments: "We are excited to launch our new Investment Banking pathway, which will offer a unique opportunity for students to gain practical insights into the finance industry. Our pathways benefit both graduates, who can explore the exciting career opportunities in financial services, and our partners, who can identify the best talent for their graduate programmes.

“Our pathway simulation experiences are open to anyone, providing participants with an opportunity to dip their toes into the world of financial services and discover the real career opportunities it can provide.”