Oxford Saïd Finance Lab

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Break into investment banking, private equity and asset management.

Program purpose

  • Transform students into finance professionals
  • Prepare for investment banking, private equity, asset management roles
  • Bridge academic theory with industry practice

Eligibility

  • MBA, 1+1 MBA, MSc Financial Economics, MSc Law and Finance
  • Finance background required
  • Competitive application process

About the Finance Lab

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Curriculum highlights

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  1. Financial modelling

  • Online and in-class training
  • Real-world case studies

  1. Practical case based learning

  • Two-hour expert-led sessions
  • Case studies from leading financial institutions
  • Networking with senior executives

Opportunities for growth and engagement

Key challenges

  • Investment Banking Challenge
  • Oxford Global Private Equity Challenge
  • Opportunities to win internships, cash prizes

Networking opportunities

  • Networking events
  • Interactions with 40+ partner organisations (Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, JP Morgan, etc.)

Application steps

  1. Initial application

  • Submit detailed CV
  • Answer series of suitability questions

  1. Review process

  • Applications reviewed by Finance Lab team
  • Assess candidate's background and potential
  • Provisional acceptance based on initial review

  1. Online courses

  • Provisionally accepted candidates must complete mandatory online courses
  • Demonstrate required financial skills and knowledge

  1. Final selection

  • Successful completion of online courses and exams
  • Final confirmation of program participation 

Key dates

  • 4 February 2025: MBA & MSc Financial Economics applications open
  • End of May 2025: MSc Law and Finance applications open
  • 2 June - 5 August 2025, 23:59 (UK) : Exam period of the online element
  • 4 July 2025, 23:59 (UK): Final application submission deadline
  • 18 July 2025: Last applicants notified of application outcome & access provided for online element
  • 5 August 2025, 23:59 (UK): Deadline to complete the online element of your application
  • 22 August 2025: Final application outcome notification

Learning outcomes

  • Technical financial skills
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Professional networking abilities
  • Industry-specific knowledge
  • Confidence in Financial Discussions with senior professionals

Collaborating organisations and key guests

From the past few years

  • Bain & Company – Partner + Alumni
  • BainCapital Credit – Managing Partner
  • Bank of America – Director + Alumni
  • Big Society Capital – Chief Investment Officer
  • Blackrock – Chief Operating Officer + Alumni
  • CVC – Managing Partner
  • DC Advisory – Managing Director
  • Demica – CEO
  • Deloitte – Partner
  • EY Parthenon – Managing Partner
  • GIC – Vice President
  • Goldman Sachs – Managing Director
  • Graphite Capital – Managing Partner + Alumni
  • Hermes – Partner + Alumni
  • HG Capital – Managing Partner
  • Investec – Managing Director
  • KKR – Partner
  • Lakestar – Partner
  • Rothschild – Vice President + Alumni
  • Skadden – Partner
  • UBS – Managing Director
  • Walker Hamill – Founder/CEO
  • World Fund – Director

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