Become a Member

With no business school and little on-campus recruiting, breaking into an Investment Banking role from UCLA is a difficult task without proper guidance from a finance club. The Bruin Investment and Trading Group hosts two recruiting cycles per year – at the start of each Fall and Winter quarter. BIT Group’s mission is to ensure that everybody who wants an offer can get one, and all students with an interest in Investment Banking are encouraged to apply. Please find the specifics below.

What We Look For

At BIT Group, we constantly seek to expand our team through the addition of hardworking, passionate individuals with a strong academic track record and an intent to recruit at top-tier Investment Banking firms. Successful applicants will be able to provide a coherent and chronological resume walk-through detailing their interest in Investment Banking and BIT. Furthermore, strong candidates will have a robust understanding of basic Investment Banking technical concepts – such as valuation methodologies and financial accounting. BIT Group will also expect applicants to succinctly answer behavioral questions to learn more about each candidate and their background. It is important to note that Investment Banking recruiting typically occurs during the spring of sophomore year, and although anyone is encouraged to apply, priority will be given to underclassmen applicants.

Recruiting Tips

• Having a properly formatted and proofread resume is a must – click this link for a template and tips.

• Having a rock solid story/resume walkthrough is very important – watch this video for guidance.

• BIT Group does not expect candidates to be experts, but technical knowledge is expected – see this link for guidance.

• Keep up with the markets – the Wall Street Journal, Axios Pro Rata and Exec Sum are great resources.

• If you are set on recruiting for Investment Banking, make it clear.

Good Luck!