Easiest banks to break into from a non/semi target (UK)?
Assuming someone’s currently studying Postgrad at a non/semi target (Think Nottingham, KCL, Cass, Exeter) which UK banks are the easiest break into. Ofcourse breaking into banking is never easy but at what banks are your chances the highest?
You've answered your own question, no bank is easy. This is especially true now with the prevalence of things such as the Bristol tracker, where MM and smaller boutique banks get thousands of applications.
Understandable, I wasn’t implying banking was by any means easy to get into moreso asking what banks are relatively easier to break into compared to your typical BBs.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, breaking into investment banking from a non-target or semi-target school in the UK can be challenging, but there are some strategies and banks where your chances might be relatively higher:
Semi-Target Schools:
Strategies:
Banks with Higher Chances:
While no bank is "easy" to break into, some banks might have a slightly higher intake from semi-target schools. These include:
Examples of Banks:
Additional Tips:
By focusing on these strategies and targeting the right banks, you can improve your chances of breaking into investment banking from a non-target or semi-target school in the UK.
Sources: Simplified Guide to Breaking in as Non-Target (EASIER THAN YOU THINK), A bunch of target / semi - target schools have decided to prevent banks from recruiting on campus before the fall, Do banks in UK primarily recruit undergrads or master student?, Introducing my kids to IB (in advance), 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions - London Edition
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