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Talks and events on breaking into finance
For schools, universities, societies, companies and community events. Delivered by ex-bankers and specialists who have done it.
Talks and workshops for schools, universities, societies and companies, delivered by ex-bankers.
Schools, universities and societies
Funded places for state schools
Who we speak for
Five kinds of room, one message: finance is open to you, and here is the way in.
Schools and colleges
Careers, UCAS and the right university
Universities and societies
Spring weeks, internships and first offers
Conferences and panels
Social mobility and careers in markets
Companies
Early careers, outreach and staff talks
Community and charity events
Access and opportunity
Funded talks for state schools. If budget is tight, tell us. We fund a limited number of sessions each term for state schools, prioritising those with the greatest need.
Why this matters now
Competition for degree apprenticeships has roughly quadrupled
Source: DWP Find an Apprenticeship data (Level 6, England), reported by BBC News, August 2026.
Degree apprenticeship competition has roughly quadrupled in two years. Our talks show students how to choose the right route, apply early and stand out.
Topics
Four subjects carry most talks. Every session is built for the room.
Breaking into finance from any background
UCAS and choosing the right university for finance
Applications that stand out: CVs, statements, tests, interviews
Life on a trading floor: what Sales and Trading really involves
Something else?
Formats
From a twenty-minute assembly to a full-day fair stand.
Keynote or assembly
Workshop
Applications masterclass
Panel, Q&A or fireside chat
Careers or university fair stand
Parents' evening talk or online parent webinar
Staff or careers-lead briefing
Want support beyond the event? Ask about group access to onDesk tools for your students or members.
onRoll · School registration. Register your school or society and we bring talks, cohort reports and careers tools to your students or members. Free for schools and societies.
Why book us
- Ex-bankers and current specialists, DBS checked
- For schools: counts towards Gatsby Benchmarks 5 and 7
- One form, one reply. We handle the rest.
How booking works
- 01Fill in the form, about two minutes
- 02We reply within 2 working days with a slot from your options
- 03We shape it together: topic, format and timings to fit your audience
Book a talk
One form, one reply. We handle the rest.
Step 1 of 3
Step 1: About you
About two minutes. Everything you need to fill in is marked.
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