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Breaking into finance is hard. We make it easier.
FBU is a non-profit giving students direct access to the firms, HR teams, and senior leaders who make hiring decisions. Fireside chats, exclusive internships, networking events, workshops, technical competitions, selective opportunities – across every UK university.
Free to join for students at leading UK universities.
- "Looking to break into investment banking and build a like-minded network, FBU far exceeded my expectations."
FBU members break into leading firms
“FBU ultimately played a pivotal role in helping me secure my Analyst role.”
Your unfair advantage in
finance applications
Rooms Most Students Never Enter
FBU brings senior leaders from investment banking, sales & trading, private equity, hedge funds, and venture capital directly to students. Past speakers have included C-suite executives from some of the world's most recognised firms.
FBU is Trusted by Industry Leaders
See some of our past speakers.
Exclusive Networking Opportunities
Access networking events with partner firms, including formal networking, poker networking events, and exclusive dinners at partner offices. These often lead to fast-tracked opportunities for participants.
Inside the Hiring Process
FBU has direct relationships with the HR teams at the UK's leading firms. We know what they're looking for - and we tell our members. From application strategy to interview prep, you get advice that comes straight from the source.
Exclusive Internship Programmes
Access internship opportunities with our partner firms not available elsewhere - including M&A, private equity, VCs, start-ups, and corporates.
Beyond the Banks
FBU speakers include C-suite executives from LVMH, Lamborghini, and OpenAI - giving members a direct line into how the world's biggest companies think about M&A, growth, and corporate strategy.
Social Events
From boat parties to formal balls and even poker nights, FBU events are designed to build genuine relationships - with peers and professionals across every UK university.
Your Path to Success
Join FBU
Become part of a selective ecosystem of ambitious finance students across every UK university.
Attend Events
Get access to exclusive panels, networking dinners, and workshops with top firms.
Connect & Learn
Build relationships with professionals and peers. Get mentored by industry leaders.
Land Your Role
Secure spring weeks, internships, and graduate roles at leading financial institutions.
Events
Upcoming Events
Join exclusive panels, networking opportunities, and workshops with industry leaders.
How to get a Spring Week Masterclass
- Virtual
- 5th Oct.
- 18:00-19:30
How to get a Summer Internship
- Virtual
- 6th Oct.
- 18:00-19:30
Start-of-Year Boat Party
- Festival Pier, London
- 9th Oct.
- 18:45-22:45
What Our Members Are Saying
“Attending the fireside chat with Goldman Sachs’ Head of IB significantly helped in my interview & played a big part in landing my internship there.”
Adi Balu
Placement Intern
Goldman Sachs
“Through fireside chats and networking events, I gained crucial insights into the application process and a greater understanding of the intricacies of the industry.”
Justus Rauch
Investment Banking Analyst
Perella Weinberg Partners
“Seeing women thriving at firms like PJT made finance feel real and accessible, and I left knowing about divisions I didn’t even know existed before.”
Kelsey Martini
Spring Intern
J.P. Morgan, Ares Management, Macquarie Group
“Asking questions directly to the Chairman of IB at Evercore was a crazy experience – he gave me personal career advice. Would definitely recommend joining FBU.”
Simran Bodh
Summer Analyst
Morgan Stanley
“My favourite event was the Barclays Dinner, bringing together professionals from different divisions and at various stages of their careers, all in a relaxed setting that made conversations feel natural.”
Alesha Jaswal
Summer Analyst
Royal Bank of Canada
“Hearing bankers’ and traders’ candid explanations on what their day-to-day is like was extremely helpful in informing my career choices.”
Amy Karim
First Year Student
New York University
Common Questions
How does FBU actually help me break into finance?
Yes, this is the most important question…
FBU provides our students with opportunities that gives them an edge over other applicants.
- We educate students on the industry and also on how to break into the industry. The information we share is collected directly from our relationships with top HR teams and professionals at leading firms – the inside information comes straight from the horse’s mouth.
- We improve students’ visibility with leading firms at our events. When you say that you joined a session with the firm’s CEO at an interview with them, it helps.
- We help students to build a strong professional network with industry experts who are actually willing to help you.
- We help students improve their professional profiles through highly-regarded technical competitions and other opportunities.
- We offer FBU exclusive internships to our student ecosystem.
- We provide students with a network of like-minded students from across the country, for you to help each other professionally, and also to socialise!
Everything that FBU does is of the highest possible standard, otherwise we wouldn’t do it.
Is FBU free to join?
Yes – membership is completely free. Most of our events are too.
We aim to make opportunities as accessible as possible for our students.
How do I join FBU?
Register through the website.
We recommend also following our instagram (@london.fbu) and/or joining our WhatsApp chats as we will be sharing all events and opportunities through those channels this year.
What is FBU looking for in students?
We look for students who are genuinely interested in finance and have the potential to succeed in it. There’s no single profile – we’re looking for people we believe, with the right guidance, will go on to do great things.
Who can join FBU?
Any student at a UK university with an interest in finance, as well as recent graduates (<2 years). We’re active across every UK university, as well as some European and American ones.
What kind of events does FBU run?
Fireside chats with senior industry leaders, HR-led hiring insight sessions, formal networking dinners, workshops, webinars, technical competitions, and social events including poker nights.
We do all sorts of events, all with the mission of helping you break into finance.
Where do events take place?
Fireside chats and seminars are generally hosted in central London, and are also available for students to join a live stream.
Networking events and socials, due to their nature, are typically held in-person in central London.
Information sessions and our analyst series are hosted fully virtually.
How often does FBU run events?
During term time, there is at least one event every week – across fireside chats, networking, workshops, webinars, and more.
We have 50+ events and opportunities across the academic year.
What are the exclusive internships?
FBU has partnerships with firms across investment banking, private equity, M&A, VCs, start-ups, and corporates – offering our members internship opportunities not publicly advertised.
Do I need prior finance experience to benefit from FBU?
No. Whether you’re just exploring finance or you’ve already done internships, FBU is built to support you at every stage.
What kinds of firms does FBU work with?
We have relationships with all of the leading firms across investment banking, sales & trading, asset management, private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, and large corporates.
Does FBU have connections with HR teams directly?
Yes. This is one of our core strengths – we have direct relationships with HR at leading firms and share that insider knowledge with our members.
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