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What division of an investment bank is right for me?
The term “investment banking” can be an ambiguous and misunderstood phrase, as most students do not fully understand what is entailed...
Mar 4, 20244 min read


A brief guide to Summer Internship applications
Summer Internships are a common pathway to secure a Graduate Job once completion of a Bachelor’s or Integrated Master’s degree. They are...
Feb 19, 20243 min read


Women Who Lead: An Exclusive Interview with Anna Barrell, Audit Partner at KPMG UK.
In the traditionally male-dominated arena of finance, the emergence of female leaders has become a transformative force, challenging...
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Invest in your future: Why you don’t want to miss the LSE Alternative Investments Conference.
The London School of Economics Alternative Investments Conference (AIC), established in 2005, stands as a testament to the power of rich...
Nov 27, 20232 min read


The Perfect Skillset for Job Hunting, according to Forbes
With skill shortage looming on the horizon, this might just be the perfect timing for final-year students to secure a job in their...
Nov 27, 20224 min read


My Advice for Job Hunting
Job hunting is stressful, and we application season always starts in September. A lot of you may start to think about which industry to...
Nov 13, 20223 min read


Wall Street Oasis Resources
Our partner, Wall Street Oasis, has an extensive list of free resources that can help you find your career path and build the skills...
Sep 21, 20221 min read


A Guide to Corporate Life
Looking for a graduate job this year? Thinking about applying to summer internships? Perhaps considering taking on a placement year? Here...
Feb 20, 20223 min read


Why You Need a Mentor
A key piece of advice heard from professionals across every area - Find a mentor. Despite this, an American study found only 37% of...
Feb 6, 20223 min read


How to Secure an Internship in Investment Banking
Currently President of Leeds Trading and Investment Society, Dan was a former TMT Analyst at Leeds Finsights. During his first year, he...
Nov 14, 20214 min read


The Key to your Dream Grad Job? Spring Weeks, Internships, Placements…
The graduate job market can be a tough place to navigate, but luckily, there are some things that can be done to improve students’...
Oct 31, 20213 min read


How to be proactive during the summer and boost employability?
Students often believe that internships and University experiences are the only ways to become more employable. However, the summer break...
May 2, 20213 min read


Understanding LUU’s Finances
This article was written for the LUU (Leeds University Union) by our Managing Director, Alfie Milnes-Dobbs Leeds University Union (LUU)...
Apr 18, 20214 min read


Alternative careers in finance: Fintech
There is a varied range of career paths in finance - including accountancy, investment management, banking, insurance and more. One area...
Apr 18, 20213 min read


Covid-19 and the graduate job market
It’s odd to think that companies put so much effort into April Fool’s jokes. They already have a careers page that tricks anyone into...
Apr 4, 20213 min read


Things I would’ve wanted to know before starting my virtual placement year
Picture this: You get a phone call from your employer, and he mentions your internship/placement is going to be virtual. You’re going to...
Mar 21, 20214 min read


Sunak's Specials
This is another guest article written by Hugh Lupson, a former History & Geography student at the University of Leeds As politicians go,...
Mar 7, 20213 min read


Virtual Internships: Virtually impossible?
From the Covid-19 Pandemic emerged virtual spring weeks and summer internships, alongside work from home graduate schemes. It can be a...
Mar 7, 20214 min read


EXCLUSIVE: Leeds Finance Summit Coverage
A statement from Yuesong Cai, the President and main organiser of Leeds Finance Summit: "I am Yuesong Cai, a first-year undergraduate...
Feb 21, 202113 min read


Introduction to Investment Banking: The start to an eventful career
Investment banking is an incredibly lucrative career, with some first-year analysts earning up to £92,000 per year. The idea of earning...
Feb 7, 20214 min read
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