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A Radically Honest, Insider-Made Guide To Win Elite Internships & Full-time Offers In Investment Banking

Written by Ex-Goldman Sachs Analyst

What you'll learn in this guide:

  • How to land dozens of interviews in Investment Banking, even if you don't come from a "target" university, by using the power of internal referrals
  • ​How to ace your interviews consistently, by knowing exactly how to prepare yourself for fit and technical interview questions
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Here is why Investment Banking is such a sought-after industry...

  • Total compensation (base salary + bonus) can reach £100,000+ right out of university.
  • Opportunity to work on headline-making deals with far-reaching impacts on the global economy.
  • Unparalleled exit opportunities into the most selective and lucrative finance positions (Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds, etc).
  • ​Historically seen as the "Royal Path" in finance due to its elitist, excellence-driven culture. High social prestige.
  • ​Opportunity to work with exceptionally smart, ambitious, and driven individuals from the world's leading universities.

Why is it so hard to break into Investment Banking?

Trying to get a job in Investment Banking is like trying to break into a fortress: no matter which angles you try, it’s unbelievably hard to get in. 

Most students never manage to break into investment banking, no matter how many times they try. 

They spend hours polishing their CV, they write tailored cover letters to each and every bank to demonstrate how motivated they are, they apply to hundreds of offers...

...but they barely get any replies from recruiters. 

All they can hear is silence. Painful silence. 

And the rare few times they do get invited to an interview (such as pre-recorded video interviews), they don't make it to the next round without even knowing why.

And as harsh as it may sound, there is a reason for that: top investment banks reject about 98% of candidates. 

Out of 100 candidates, only 2 will be lucky enough to get an offer. 
In other words, it’s harder to get a job at a top Investment Bank like Goldman Sachs than it is to get accepted at a world-class university like Harvard.

If you struggle to get a job in IBD, it's probably for one of these two reasons:

After working for 4+ years in the Investment Banking industry, I realized that students keep having the same two problems:
  • Even after improving their CV countless times, writing tailored cover letters for each bank, and sending hundreds of applications, they never get invited to interviews.
  • ​No matter how hard they prepare for their interviews, they never make it to the offer (often without even knowing why, because no one gives them proper feedback).
My goal is to help students overcome these two major obstacles. 

Who am I to tell you that?


Hi, my name is Aurelian Tran, I’m an ex-Goldman Sachs analyst and the founder of Alpha Lane, a coaching platform that helps students find internships and jobs at world-class investment banks.

Before that, I spent over 4 years in Investment Banking working for top-tier firms, including Lazard, Goetzpartners, and Goldman Sachs.

On this page, you will learn about a very practical strategy that will help you drastically increase the number of IBD interviews you get every week, and teach you everything you need to know to smash your interviews consistently.

For this strategy to bring you immediate results, you don’t need:
  • To come from a "target" university
  • ​To have financial experience
  • ​To have extensive financial modelling or technical knowledge
  • ​To have a large network of people working in finance
If your dream is to join a bulge-bracket investment bank this year, but you struggle to get interviews, pay really close attention to what follows because it's going to make your life much, much easier... 

If you don't really struggle with getting interviews, but just want some advice on how to succeed in your interviews, click on the button below. 

Why applying to job and internship offers almost never works

Some "lucky" students have it easy: they apply, they get invited to first-round interviews at Morgan Stanley and Evercore. Simple.

But for the vast majority of them, landing IBD interviews feels like an impossible task.

No matter how much time and energy they invest into the preparation of their CV and cover letters, they rarely, if ever, get the chance to prove their motivation face-to-face...

So they start asking themselves: 
"I don't understand. I've done EVERYTHING I've been told to do, but I get zero replies. What have I done wrong??"
I know exactly how you feel, trust me. 

Before getting my very first internship at Lazard, I used to spend months rotting alone in my student room, sending 25+ applications per day, only to get ZERO replies from recruiters. 

It felt like all my hard work and efforts were absolutely useless. And it drove me crazy... 

In a second, I'll tell exactly how I managed to go from 0 interview to a run rate of 10-14 interviews a month at top investment banks, without changing a single thing to my CV.

Look, I've interviewed dozens of candidates for my former employers, including GS and Lazard, and here's the cold truth:

FACT: 
Unless you come from a target university like Harvard, Cambridge, or Imperial College, getting an interview at a top investment bank like JP Morgan is close to impossible if you just apply online.

Why? Because there are so many candidates flooding application portals that bulge-bracket banks can afford to recruit almost exclusively from elite universities...

What banks are not telling you about who they recruit...

Elite banks often praise themselves for recruiting students "from various background and horizons". But at the end of the day, the numbers don't lie...

>70%

of new recruits at Goldman Sachs in the UK come from Russell Group Universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, and the LSE. 

Source: SHL data

“95 percent of our intake is from the top-five business schools. We create inequity in the process by doing this. There may be really good candidates out there, but it’s not worth the investment on our part to spend a lot of resources looking for them when we have a very good pool that’s easy to reach.”

Senior Investment Banking recruiter, in an interview for Harvard Business Review

Does that mean that it's not possible to get interviews when you don't come from a top-ranked university? 

Not at all. In fact, it's possible to get even more interviews when you come from a non-target university…

I'm the living proof of that. I come from a no-name French university that you probably never heard of. 

It's ranked #3271 wordwide...

Yet, despite having a very non-target academic profile, I was able to land multiple interviews at Credit Suisse, UBS, Barclays, Lazard, Rothschild, Morgan Stanley, and dozens of other leading financial institutions. 

How did I pull that? By using an "alternative" application strategy that I'm about to present.

Want to land dozens of IBD interviews in record time? Stop applying to offers, do this instead:

After having worked in the IBD industry for 4 years and spoken with dozens of finance recruitment executives, here's what I can tell you:

80%+ of interviews in this industry are obtained by one thing: referrals.

In case you don't know what a referral is (like me in my humble beginnings...), here's a simple explanation:

A referral is when someone who has sufficient influence within a firm endorses your application internally, leading HR to put you on the list of “shortlisted candidates”.

The way it works is very simple:
Candidates who are invited to interviews were very likely referred by someone working inside the bank, whether they know it or not.

Since HR departments have to filter through tens of thousands of candidates, they rely on employee referrals to reduce the pool of candidates invited for the first interview round.

Once you obtain a powerful enough referral, you are virtually guaranteed to be invited for an interview, no matter how selective the investment bank is.

The question is: how do you get referred by someone? 

What exact steps can you take to get multiple referrals from senior investment bankers, and land several interviews as fast as possible?

That's exactly what we're going to see now.

How to secure dozens of referrals and interviews without doing a single networking event

From experience, I can tell you that the most effective way to secure referrals and interviews is to network with investment bankers.

Now, I know what you're thinking...

Many students roll their eyes to the sky when they hear the word "networking". 

That's because the internet is filled with vague articles repeating you that networking is key, without actually showing you HOW to do it.

But let me reassure you: 

With the networking strategy that I'm about to present, you'll know exactly what steps to follow, and you won't need to step a single foot outside your house to land multiple interviews fast. 

This is the exact strategy I've used to land my very first internship at Lazard with zero experience, and coming from a university which you only go to when you have no other choices…

Before I present you this strategy, let me first clarify what networking really is about:

What students think networking is:

  • Putting their best suit and go to random networking events packed with sweaty students who don't really want to be there.
  • Asking stupid questions to recruiters in the hope that their CV will magically get retained.
  • ​Engaging in awkward small talk with other candidates, pretending to have fun, just because they're too afraid to speak to recruiters directly.

What networking really is:

  • Connecting with bankers directly, not recruiters (bankers make the referrals, not recruiters).
  • ​Cold emailing bankers and jumping on 1-on-1 calls with them.
  • ​Asking simple and sound questions, and carefully listening to their answers with genuine curiosity.
  • ​Having enough fun during these conversations to be in a position to ask for an internal endorsement directly.

THE NO-BS DEFINITION OF NETWORKING:

At the end of the day, networking is just about connecting with someone in a position of power, and giving enough value to this person to make her want to help you in return.

You give value to someone, and this person will reward you with value in return. It's the foundation of every human transaction. 

Right now, if you are reading these lines, you're doing a transaction with me: I'm offering value to you by giving you helpful advice, and you reward me with your attention.

The same reasoning applies in Investment Banking: you give value to an investment banker, and he/she will help you get a job.

The question you may ask yourself is:
"How do you "give value" to investment bankers as a student with no experience?"
Simple: By making 1-on-1 calls with them that are worth their time. 

By making these calls enjoyable, rewarding, interesting. 

My whole networking strategy consists in three simple steps: 
  • Cold emailing hundreds of investment bankers to obtain 1-on-1 calls (in less than 15 minutes a day).
  • ​Asking them simple, thoughtful questions and listening to them carefully, with sincere curiosity.
  • ​Respectfully asking for their help. 

Did it work? Well, it depends:

BOTTOM LINE:

I got over 80% of all my interviews using this cold emailing & networking strategy. 

After 4 years in the IB industry, I can confidently tell you that there is no faster way to get referrals and interviews, especially if you have a "non-target" background.

If you want to get your hands on the exact same strategy that I used to land multiple interviews at bulge-bracket investment banks, I've created an online course in which I reveal:

  • Which exact cold emails I sent to obtain dozens of recruiting calls and informational interviews at top investment banks as fast as possible.
  • ​How to send 250+ persuasive cold emails per week fully automatically, while spending less than 15 minutes a day on applications
  • ​Which exact phone scripts I used to secure "internal referrals" from powerful investment bankers, and get my CV on the list of shortlisted candidates.
  • ​Which step-by-step networking strategy I used to land 10-14 interviews a month at elite investment banks, without writing a single cover letter.

What is the most effective way to prepare for your IBD interviews to secure the best offers?

As you may know, getting invited to interviews is only one part of the equation.

Investment banking interviews are extremely hard, and if you're not well prepared, both on the fit and technical side, you will never make it to the offer.

So, what can you do to dramatically increase your chances of smashing your interviews? What exact questions should you prepare? What specific finance topic should you work on?

This is what we're going to see now.

If we cut all the nonsense, there are three things that matter more than anything else to be consistently successful in IBD interviews:

Success factor #1: The way you present your story, by answering fit questions like “Tell me about yourself” or “Walk me through your resume”. 

They may look like simple questions, yet most candidates fail to deliver genuinely good answers to these fit questions (including myself when I was starting out).

And if you fail to make a strong impression during the first 2 minutes of your interview, you won’t make it to the next round.

Many highly talented and qualified candidates get wiped out from the process because they fail to present themselves convincingly (I've seen this happening more times than I can count...)

Success factor #2: Your ability to master technical knowledge, including critical financial concepts such as Enterprise Value, DCF Valuation, TMV, IRR, LBO modelling, and many more.

IBD interviews can get extremely technical.

Even if you’re looking for internships, and even if you come from a non-financial background, you’re going to get grilled with technical questions.

The only way to crack these highly technical interviews is to master all the key financial concepts that you need to understand to break into IBD.

Success factor #3: Your ability to anticipate the interview questions that you will get on the big day, including fit, technical, and brainteasing questions.

Even “finance wizards” that are extremely well prepared on the technical side can fail their interviews if they don’t know exactly what questions to expect.

The format of IBD interview questions is significantly different from the tests student get at university. And when you’re not familiar with this format, it’s very easy to get confused and lose your means under pressure.

On the other hand, if you know in advance 90%+ of the questions you’ll get on the interview day, it’s hard to fail.

To help you nail your interviews and win as many top IBD offers as possible, I’ve also included the following in my online course:

  • ​A detailed guide on how to tell your story and pitch yourself convincingly, to win the interviewer over in the first 2-3 critical minutes of your interview
  • ​​A professionally-made course on the most critical financial & valuation concepts you must understand to be successful in your IBD interviews (no prior knowledge required)
  • ​A comprehensive database of 125+ most frequently asked interview questions at top investment banks, elite boutiques, and investment firms (including fit and technical questions)
  • ​​Practical examples of high-performing answers for each interview question, prepared by active investment banking professionals from Lazard, Perella Weinberg Partners, and Goldman Sachs 

This comprehensive online course was created with two objectives in mind:

  • ​Helping students interested in working in finance land as many interviews as possible, by using the power of referrals.
  • ​Helping students ace their interviews consistently and win the best offers, by offering them an unparalleled preparation on all fit and technical questions.

Introducing...

The Investment Banking Blueprint ©

By Alpha Lane

The most comprehensive, result-oriented, no-BS programme on the market to break into the Investment Banking industry at bulge-bracket investment banks and elite boutiques. Made by active and former investment banking professionals from:

Highlights of The Investment Banking Blueprint © Include:

Generate multiple interviews at top investment banks on command

Preparing for interviews is great. But first…you have to be invited! And getting interviews at elite firms is notoriously hard. You’re about to discover precisely how to generate multiple invitations for interviews at top-tier investment banks (regardless of your background).

 Hack the recruiting processes in your favour using insider networking tactics

Many candidates wonder why they never get called back despite giving their very best…and that’s because they forgot one thing: finance recruiting is a people’s business. With the right referral, you can get ahead of anyone. We show you how to gain the support of influential insiders to bend the recruiting processes in your favour (without leaving your house).

 Ace all technical questions

Whether you’re looking to work in M&A, ECM, or Leveraged Finance, you’re going to get grilled with technical questions. If you’re not properly prepared, you won't make it. We reveal you all the key technical questions you can expect to receive in interviews at top investment banks…and we show you how to ace those questions every single time.

 Become ready to answer any behavioural questions thrown at you

These questions are designed to evaluate if you have the character and temperament for Investment Banking. Many candidates take these questions lightly…and that’s why most of them fail. We show you all the key fit/behavioural questions that you can expect to get in your IB interviews…and teach you how to nail them every time.

 Build a flawless resume bound to pass CV screens 

Your resume is the cornerstone of all your applications. If you get one thing wrong, even small, you’ll never make it to the interview stage. We show you how to craft a spotless, keyword-optimized, radically effective resume that is bound to pass the rigorous screens of elite investment banks.

 Slash interview anxiety and perform at your peak level systematically

Countless candidates spend hundreds of hours preparing for their IB interviews…yet tragically fail on the big day because they lose their means under the enormous pressure. Here, you’ll discover how to turn your anxiety into real inner confidence, and how to perform at your peak level whenever you decide.

 Prepare yourself better and faster than everybody else with optimal prep strategies

Not having a robust prep plan is one of the biggest causes of failure for hungry candidates like you. When you get an interview, every hour counts to prepare yourself effectively for this critical moment. We show you optimal prep strategies to make sure you absolutely smash all your interviews.

 Get recruiters’ answers in days while your competitors are painfully waiting for months…

Most candidates have to wait for weeks and even months to get any answers from banks following their application. That’s because they follow a passive application strategy. We’re here to reveal you an active strategy that will force recruiters to answer you fast (and positively), so you don’t have to suffer in uncertainty for months.

What You Will Learn In This Online Course:

 Module #1: Resume Masterclass 

Pass automatic banking screens with ease and confidence 

  • ​Cut through resume screening algorithms and IB screens by putting the 25+ winning, critical keywords on your resume
  • Get a perfectly “bankable” CV even if you have no financial experience by using the power of reframing
  • Use the optimal resume structure recommended by nearly all bulge-bracket recruiters
  • ​Rebrand yourself as a "target candidate", even if you don’t come from a target school and have limited experience
  • ​How to ethically use “CV peacocking” to stand out among thousands of competitors, and strike fascinating conversations at the beginning of your interviews
  • And much more...

 Module #2: Advanced Cold Emailing Strategies

Get an "unfair advantage" by gaining the support of influential industry insiders

  • ​Get exclusive access to the exact cold email sequences I’ve used to secure dozens of informational and formal interviews at top-tier investment banks (tested and refined on 1,200+ VPs and Managing Directors from world-class investment banks)
  • How to find and save the email addresses of hundreds of senior investment bankers 100% automatically in less than 20 minutes
  • 3 tried-and-tested strategies to get access to the “hidden market” of finance (prestigious job offers that are not publicly available, and for which there is less competition)
  • ​Master the art of following up several times without bothering people, to maximize your response rate and land more interviews
  • And much more...

 Module #3: Networking Masterclass 

Land multiple interviews at the most prestigious investment banks and hedge funds

  • ​Learn the industry’s most effective networking tactics, refined over 5+ years of trial and error
  • “Bypass” traditional recruiting processes and get your name on the list of “shortlisted candidates” consistently, using our tried-and-tested "Insider Referral System"
  • Learn exactly what to say to industry insiders to obtain dozens of referrals within days and land multiple interviews at leading investment banks
  • ​How to properly ask for referrals, both directly and indirectly
  • ​Make your competition irrelevant and obtain “preferential treatment” from top-tier finance firms, by getting insider support from top VPs and MDs from the best investment banks
  • ​30+ intelligent questions to ask during networking calls to be immediately perceived as a high-potential, “target” candidate
  • And much more...

 Module #4: Comprehensive Interview Prep Guide

Know how to answer every interview question in advance to secure the best offers consistently

  • ​Get the full list of all interview questions you can be almost certain to get during your Investment Banking interviews (M&A, Leveraged Finance, PE, Equity Research, etc.), and learn how to flawless answers to each of them
  • Craft pitch-perfect answers to fit questions based on your own personal story and unique circumstances
  • In-depth preparation on all technical questions to make you 100% ready to handle any financial question thrown at you (including the hardest valuation ones asked at PE mega-funds)
  • ​Comprehensive database of 125+ real-world interview questions sourced from 40+ top-tier investment banks and investment firms, including Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Citi, CVC, Blackstone, KKR, and many more
  • ​Best-in-class interview prep material prepared by ex-Goldman Sachs, Perella Weinberg Partners, and CVC finance professionals. For each fit and technical question, you'll know exactly what to answer thanks to our easy-to-digest prep material
  • Technical interview questions covered include: "must-know" financial concepts, valuation methodologies, financial modelling, M&A, LBO, key accounting concepts, financial culture, and much more
  • ​16 common investment banking “brainteasers” you are likely to get during your finance interviews, and how to answer them flawlessly without stress
  • ​​And much more...

 Module #5: Interview Performance Optimization

Build up your confidence and perform at your best during interviews  

  • ​Learn actionable tips to perform at your best during your interviews, even if you feel fearful and anxious
  • How to handle panel interviews like a champion without losing your cool under hundreds of questions
  • ​2 counter-intuitive mental techniques to immediately slash tensions and anxiety right before your interviews
  • ​How to boost your mental sharpness by following this simple neuro-conditioning habit at least two days before your interview
  • ​​3 emergency tactics to enforce during the interview if you don't know what to say or if you forgot your answer
  • ​How to respectfully pressure HR to give you an answer faster, while increasing your candidate perceived value at the same time
  • And much, much more...

My gift to you:

With all this strategic knowledge in your hands, I can guarantee that you already have everything you need to storm the financial industry with confidence, and get the dream Investment Banking role you're looking for in no time. But I'm not going to stop there...

To make your life even easier, and help you propel your finance career to the next level, I'm going to give you access to two bonuses for free! 

Here's what I'm offering you on top of all the five core modules of the main programme:

 Bonus #1: 24/7 Personal Help Line

Ask us anything, at any time, and our team will answer any of your questions or concern

  • ​Whether you have a question on recruiting processes, networking, CV, or on interview preparation, our team will take the time to understand your unique concern, and give you a detailed, personal answer via email to solve your problem. 24/7 support.
  • We do 100% of the support. We chose not to outsource client support even if it would have made our lives easier. Many of us are investment banking professionals working full-time, but we take time out of our busy schedule to personally help candidates. Our response time may be slower than average, but the quality and depth of our support is unbeatable. 

 Bonus #2: Cover Letter Masterclass

Craft the best possible cover letter, by using a winning cover letter template

  • ​Craft the best possible cover letter to belong to the top 2% of candidates, using the exact same structure I have personally used to land interviews at Morgan Stanley, Evercore, Citadel, and many others
  • 100% ready-to-use, proven cover letter template. You just have to fill in the blanks with your own experiences

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Summer Internship offer at Credit Suisse

"Coming from a non-target school, I’ve always struggled to get interviews at the top banks. I’ve found the networking and cold emailing modules very helpful in solving that problem: I got 5 interviews within 3 weeks after starting the programme, and ended up accepting a Summer Internship offer in macro research at Credit Suisse. Thanks for all the help."

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Incoming Summer Analyst at JP Morgan

“The program helped me immensely in the interview prep. I came across the program just a few days before my interview, and leveraged it to maximise my odds of success. Some of the questions I was asked were presented exactly in the same way in the course, so I felt at a massive advantage during my interview. I ended up getting the offer, and I’ll be joining JP Morgan as a Summer Analyst in [Division] next Summer! The guide unquestionably played a major role in this.”

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“This programme is a gold mine of advice. I got nearly all my interviews thanks to the networking part of the course. I also found the interview prep modules extremely useful, as it enabled me to be ready for the vast majority of interview questions in advance. In terms of results, I’m now working as a Graduate Analyst in the Investment Banking division at [BB bank] in London.”

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“This guide was tremendously helpful. I learned so much in this guide that I really wish I discovered it before. I’ve been struggling to get interviews for months, and just by applying a few networking tips provided in the third module, I managed to land 4 interviews at major investment funds in only one week! The interview prep part is also top-notch, as it not only showed me effective answers to the most commonly asked interview questions, but also taught me how to think about these questions and generate truly original answers.”

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“Tons of value packed in this programme, which enabled me to land exactly the job I wanted. So obviously a great investment. Coming from a non-financial background, I bought it to get some guidance on the recruiting processes as well as some technical prep to deal with interviews. This package was excellent in helping me understand the technical stuff that’s being asked during interviews, and completely destroyed some of the misconceptions I had about recruiting. I’ll join Citi as a Summer Analyst in [Division] this July. Thanks again for all the help!!!”

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M&A Internship at Baird

"After three weeks of applications using the referral system, I secured an internship in M&A at Baird. Extremely grateful for the help. I will continue to use this strategy to find job opportunities moving forward."

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“I finally obtained an internship in investment banking after years of unsuccessful attempts! I feel so grateful to be where I am now, and I wouldn't be here without this guide, which literally made all the difference. I found the networking advice and interview preparation material both extraordinary useful. This course is a must-have for anyone interested in IB.”

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  • Module #1: Resume Masterclass (Value: £47)
  • ​Module #2: Advanced Cold Emailing Strategies (Value: £89)
  • Module #3: Networking Masterclass (Value: £87)
  • Module #4: Comprehensive Interview Prep Guide (Value: £119)
  • ​Module #5: Interview Performance Optimization (Value: £37)
  • ​Bonus #1: 24/7 Personal Help Line (Free)
  • ​​Bonus #2: Cover Letter Masterclass (Free)
  • ​​Bonus #3: List of 300+ Top Investment Banks & Investment Firms Worldwide (Free)
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  • ​Module #2: Advanced Cold Emailing Strategies (Value: $97)
  • Module #3: Networking Masterclass (Value: $115)
  • Module #4: Comprehensive Interview Prep Guide (Value: $129)
  • ​Module #5: Interview Performance Optimization (Value: $39)
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  • ​​Bonus #2: Cover Letter Masterclass (Free)
  • ​​Bonus #3: List of 300+ Top Investment Banks & Investment Firms Worldwide (Free)
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The Investment Banking Blueprint was "instrumental in helping me secure a graduate role in IBD in London" (Morgan Stanley)
"I recently received a Summer Internship offer at Credit Suisse IBD in London" [...] "This is one of the best investments I have ever made."
"I ended up accepting an M&A off-cycle internship offer at Barclays even though I had zero experience in finance beforehand, and despite coming from a non-target university."
"I have landed 3 internship offers, including 2 summer analyst spots in IBD in London (BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank)."
"I would never, and I stress never, have made it to the JPM SA offer without the Investment Banking Blueprint."

Now, you have two choices:

You can of course choose to ignore the opportunity than I'm lending you.  

You can try to figure out the maze of investment banking recruiting by yourself, and hope to be among the top 2% of bright candidates that make it to the offer. 

It's still doable, assuming that you know how to network effectively, are extremely well prepared on the technical side, and have a very clear idea of what exact fit and technical questions to expect over multiple rounds of interviews...

If you decide to go your own way, I wish you the best of luck. 

Or...

You could get your hands on the most radically honest, result-oriented networking guide on the market to start getting multiple investment banking interviews this month.

You can join our course, and get immediate access to an insider-made database of the most frequently asked interview questions in investment banking - so you'll know exactly what questions to prepare in advance.

You will have access to professionally made interview prep material crafted by investment bankers from Goldman Sachs, Lazard, and PWP,  to ensure that you are 100% ready to deal with anything, including the hardest technical interviews. 

I'm not saying that our course is a magic bullet. The truth is, in life, we can never guarantee success 100%. 

But if you follow our advice carefully, there's no reason you can't land a Summer Internship, Graduate role, or Off-Cycle position at a prestigious bulge-bracket investment bank this year. 

Regardless of your current background, school, and experiences.

In life, the best thing we can do is doing everything in our power to increase our chances of success, so that we can look back on our life with no regret. 

I made my choice a long time ago by following the advice of my mentor. Now it's your turn to make your choice. 

Want more information on the course? Give us a call

 Frequently Asked Questions

What areas of investment banking are covered in this programme? For who is it exactly?
This programme is designed for students who aspire to work in investment banking, regardless of their specific division of interest (e.g. Leveraged Finance, M&A, DCM, ECM, Global Markets, Equity Research, etc.).

So whether you're looking for an internship or job in M&A at a major investment bank, or an Equity Research role at a small broker in London, you will find what you're looking for in this very comprehensive programme. 

The technical interview preparation part includes everything you need to know to succeed in investment banking interviews (we have all key interview questions & answers for M&A, Leveraged Finance, Private Equity, Equity Research, and more...)
I am not based in the UK. Is this program appropriate for me?
This programme is specifically designed to help you get a first-class spot in  Investment Banking, regardless of where you are based. We have already helped hundreds of students over more than 17 different countries, including but not limited to: France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, New Zealand, India and many others. 

The majority of our students do not come from the UK, and are typically very keen to receive insider advice to break into this highly selective industry. The techniques and strategies presented in this programme work for every type of company, and are suitable for nearly every country. So whether you're looking to secure a job in London, Paris, Tokyo, or Bangalore, rest assured that this course will help you accomplish your goal.
My circumstances are unique. How can I be sure this program is fully suitable for me?
We have helped and continue to help students from a very wide range of backgrounds. Many of them didn't have the type of profile you would typically expect to see in high finance, but managed to break into the industry nonetheless.

Based on our experience, this program will be of extremely high value to you if: 

1) You are very interested in getting first-class experience in Investment Banking to start your investing career on the best possible foot; 

2) You are not entirely sure if you want to work in Investment Banking, but you would like to acquire some high-quality experience to discover this field and see if you enjoy it. You also think that in case you don't enjoy it, you could still leverage this quality experience to move to other attractive fields of finance (e.g. Venture Capital, Investor Relations, Fund Raising, etc); 

3) You are already convinced that Investment Banking is made for you, and your goal is to secure a full-time offer at a prestigious investment bank as fast as possible.

If you can see yourself in any of these descriptions, then you'll find this program extremely useful. 
How does the guarantee work? Are there any conditions to be eligible for the guarantee?
We offer a 3-month money back guarantee. If you're not satisfied with the programme within 3 months, just send us an email and we'll refund you every penny. The only thing you have to do if you want your money back is to send us an email stating your request, and we'll proceed with a full refund within 48 hours. No questions asked. 

3-Month Money Back Guarantee

If for any reason you are not satisfied with the programme, just send us an email at contact@alpha-lane.com and we will refund you every penny, no questions asked.

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As soon as you have placed your order, you will receive immediate access to the course. The training is available online 24/7 and can be accessed via computer, tablet and smartphone. 

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Do you have a question about finance recruitment processes? Need help with a last minute interview? I am at your disposal by email to answer all your questions. 
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