Investment Banking Academy Scholar — 12-Month Training Path

Greenwood Project; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Greenwood Project's 2029 Investment Banking Academy Scholar Program trains undergraduates for investment banking internships and full-time roles. Over twelve months, scholars build financial models, learn valuation, and develop technical and behavioral skills, with real deadlines and mentorship from partner firms.

The program runs onsite in Chicago, with rolling admissions and a structured timeline from October 2026 through summer 2029, culminating in internship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a freshman (Class of 2030) at an accredited four-year institution.
• Minimum 3.5 GPA.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Build financial models in Excel on deadlines.
• Learn valuation methods: DCF, comparables, and precedent transactions.
• Develop financial statement analysis and accounting fundamentals.
• Work with AI tools and verify outputs.
• Meet deadlines and communicate investment ideas.
• Engage with mentors and partner firms.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Valuation

Financial analysis

AI tools

Team collaboration

Education

Finance

Accounting

Economics

Mathematics

Statistics

Tools

Excel

AI tools

Job description

Greenwood Project's 2029 Investment Banking Academy Scholar Program trains undergraduates for investment banking internships and full-time roles. Over twelve months, scholars build financial models, learn valuation, and develop technical and behavioral skills, with real deadlines and mentorship from partner firms.

The program runs onsite in Chicago, with rolling admissions and a structured timeline from October 2026 through summer 2029, culminating in internship opportunities.