Extracurriculars for a Career in Investment Banker
5 high school activities and programs that build real experience toward a career in investment banker.
International Quant Championship (IQC)
WorldQuant BRAIN · Multiple
Uses quantitative analysis and financial engineering to evaluate market opportunities and risk.
Wharton Global High School Investment Competition
Wharton Global Youth Program · Philadelphia, PA
Competition requires researching companies, evaluating securities, and making investment recommendations like bankers do.
Wall Street 101
Bentley University · Waltham, MA · In-Person
Program includes stock pitches, investment strategy analysis, and exposure to Wall Street professionals and capital markets.
Essentials of Finance
Wharton Global Youth Program · Philadelphia, PA · In-Person
Program covers venture capital, corporate valuation, and alternative investments directly relevant to investment banking.
Teach Me Wall Street Summer Camp
Teach Me Wall Street · Virtual · Virtual
Program teaches stock evaluation, market mechanics, and trading strategy fundamental to investment banking careers.