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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.

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What it is

Talks and workshops for schools, universities, societies and companies, delivered by ex-bankers.

Who it is for

Schools, universities and societies

What it costs

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.

20 min

Keynote or assembly

60 min

Workshop

90 min

Applications masterclass

Any length

Panel, Q&A or fireside chat

All day

Careers or university fair stand

60 min

Parents' evening talk or online parent webinar

30-60 min

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

  1. 01Fill in the form, about two minutes
  2. 02We reply within 2 working days with a slot from your options
  3. 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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