City Investment Training Reviews 

City Investment Training made the biggest difference to my IB recruiting by sharpening my technical financial modelling + valuation skills (3 statements, DCF, comps, EV vs equity value) and teaching me how to approach tests/interviews with structure.

The mock interviews with Sameer were the most valuable part, direct feedback that fixed my delivery fast.

The AI tools/workflows also helped me build M&A/valuation materials and prep more efficiently without sounding scripted. Result: I secured an internship at HSBC.

completed City Investment Training’s 8-week program in London (Sameer Merchant, ex-Goldman Sachs) and it genuinely gave me the foundations and confidence I needed for recruiting. The training is very practical: I built financial models from scratch (including LVMH and Alphabet), worked through DCF + trading/transaction comps, and learned how to structure M&A and LBO analysis, pitchbooks, term sheets and equity research deliverables. Since completing the program, I’ve secured a 3-month Private Equity internship in London starting in January, and I’m interviewing for off-cycle analyst roles as well. If you want a structured, high-intensity programme that actually prepares you for real processes, I highly recommend it.

Insight from an ex-investment banking professional, would highly recommend for any students looking to go into the world of high finance

If you want to break into investment banking this is the place to do it. The amount of knowledge you will get is 100% applicable to the real world. The quality of the instructor, the real life scenarios and cases are super practical and useful. It will help your technical and knowledge skills.

By doing the course, you will also have training on interviews, networking, and presentation skills. Which are all relevant and applicable to any industry.

I definitely recommend it, specially if you are in University or just finished it.

City Investment Training has been an outstanding experience — highly technical, practical, and directly relevant to real-world finance. What I liked most is that everything taught is immediately applied to real examples and case studies, from integrating financial statements to valuing companies and analysing business pitches. This approach makes complex concepts like Deferred Tax Assets/Liabilities or Total Addressable Market feel clear and actionable.

Alongside the technical training, the programme was extremely helpful for interview preparation and CV building. It gave me a strong understanding of the technical questions often asked in assessment centres and provided clear guidance on how to present my skills and experiences in a way that resonates with recruiters.

I really enjoyed the programme. The teaching was excellent and very helpful, especially the mock interviews. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone aspiring to break into investment banking.

Excellent structure and teaching, life-changing experience

Would highly recommend this program for anyone looking to break into banking and developing their skills. Sameer, the lead trainer is very knowledgeable and engaging and prepared us well for banking technicals as well as financial modelling and gave useful tips and advice. The course also includes mock interviews and detailed feedback from senior bankers, which was very helpful. Overall a very informative and useful course to prepare for internship or job applications.

The 8-week training programme was an excellent opportunity to apply theoretical finance knowledge in practice and develop a robust financial model.

Sameer, the lead lecturer, was thorough and patient in guiding the class through complex financial concepts and modelling techniques. He was also highly supportive in offering career advice and helping us enhance our commercial awareness.

I particularly valued the sessions with industry professionals who joined as guest lecturers, sharing up-to-date insights on market trends and real-world applications.

Overall, it was a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals aiming to break into investment banking. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in the field. It equips you with the technical skills and industry knowledge to excel in interviews and beyond.

Learnt valuable info on accounting and DCF valuations. Also gave some great insights on the technical side of investment banking, and how to nail IB interviews.
Would recommend!

Class valuable opportunity, especially the free courses and weekend ones. Definitely learnt something new and if you have doubts, go ahead and try the free ones out for yourself.

The 2 day course for DCF valuations was fantastic, not only did we learn the foundations of valuations but also broadened our knowledge on how to tackle Investment Banking interviews all under the guidance of the Top Talent Executives from Buldge bracket companies.

Amazing course! Sameer focuses on things you should know for the real world and doesn’t waste your time. Great experience for anyone who’s actively looking to get into IB or even just up skill themselves.

It is an extremely comprehensive and insightful course, where you get to build a three-statement model from scratch. This provides you with a great foundation in accounting and financial modeling. Additionally, considering the fact that it is free, there is no reason to not attend!

Very insightful and comprehensive. I really enjoyed the course.

Sameer and his trainers at City Investment Training stand out for their helpfulness and directness. You do not learn anything that you wouldn't require and you do learn everything that makes you successful in breaking into banking roles.

The 2-day introduction course was a very knowledge-rich experience. Sameer is a very competent person and takes the time to answer every question. It was a great opportunity to discover how to break into IB.
I learned concrete things while putting myself in the position of real analysts in Investment Banking.
I recommend this course to anyone who wants to expand these financial skills and knowledge.

Don't hesitate, go for it !!

The Introduction to Investment Banking Technicals course with City Investment Training was an exceptional learning experience. Over the two days, I gained a solid foundation in the technical aspects of investment banking, including financial modeling and valuation techniques. The course was well-structured, with a perfect balance of theoretical knowledge and practical application.

The instructors were knowledgeable, approachable, and provided clear explanations of complex concepts. The use of real-world examples made the content relatable and easy to understand.

I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in pursuing a career in investment banking or finance. It’s a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain insights into the industry.

Thank you to Sameer Merchant, CFA, and the team for delivering such a comprehensive and impactful program!

Highly recommend. Interview advice from industry professionals and more importantly knowledge on building financial models using Microsoft Excel.