International Banking Cycle - ING workshop

After the success of the past twenty-four years, we proudly announce that the largest Investment Banking recruitment event in the Netherlands, the International Banking Cycle (IBC), will be organized again this year. Like previous years, the IBC will be organized by the Financial Study association Rotterdam (FSR) and the Financial Study association Amsterdam (FSA). The IBC gives students a clear view of the operational practices and possible career opportunities at major international Investment Banks.

This year nine prominent Investment Banks will participate in the IBC, which are: Nomura, Lazard, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank, Barclays, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, ING and Citi. The banks will contribute to the IBC 2020 by giving workshops, presentations and conducting interviews.

In the workshops, selected students will work out a real-life case, which is developed and presented by one of the Investment Banks. This is the perfect opportunity for students to get acquainted with the dynamic world of Investment Banking. The number of students that may participate in workshops and interviews is limited. To apply for the IBC 2020 please fill in your application on this website. Please see 'Programme' for all application deadlines.

After the workshop, each bank will give a presentation, which is open for everyone interested in Investment Banking. During the presentation, a team of Investment Bankers will provide details on working at an Investment Bank, on the specific bank characteristics and on the career opportunities you have as a young professional. There will be a reception after each presentation where you can meet employees of the bank in an informal manner. Students that have been selected for interviews will be notified the same day and interviews will be held the day after the workshop.

All students in the final stage of their study, with a keen interest in the world of Finance and Banking, can take part in the IBC. Participation will give you a direct insight into the Investment Banking industry and could initiate the start of your career at one of the world’s leading Investment Banks!

Workshop ING - 14 september

10:00-15:00 - workshop - Amsterdam

The workshop consists of real-life cases. These cases give a good view of the complex everyday proceedings of the bankers. The workshop begins with a brief introduction of the bank and the case after which four teams of students will work on the cases in seperate rooms. Just as in real Investment Banking, the work pressure and the expected level of quality are high. At the end of the session, the teams present their findings and conclusions for the entire group. The bankers will evaluate the students based on their observations during the workshops. If you are selected for the workshop, you are expected to join the offline presentation as well, you are also welcome to join the informal drink afterwards.

16:00-16:45  - presentation - online

The online presentation is open to all students. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82997683729 

In contrast to the workshops, the presentation is accessible to everyone who is interested. If you are not selected for the workshop, you can follow the presentation online. During this presentation, the bank explains what it means to be an Investment Banker and what the opportunities are for young talented students. The banks also offer an exciting insight into the specific characteristics of their organization. The presentations are also meant for those who are just curious about the extraordinary world of Investment Banking.

17:00-18:00 - reception - Amsterdam

The networking drink is only open to the students selected for the workshop.

During the networking drink, students will have the opportunity to speak to the employees of the bank in an informal way.