Banking Accelerator Avis 

I give a lot of credit to the Banking Accelerator program. As someone who was working full-time, the program provided structure and hands-on guidance that other programs typically don't offer. BA offers a ton of resources that put you a step ahead of other candidates. I really benefited from the technical guides, as Ben covers key fundamentals, preparing you for curveballs that you often get in IB interviews.

This is the only program where I had the opportunity to receive one-on-one coaching from actual professionals as well as the flexibility to curate the sessions to the areas I knew I needed to develop in order to be competitive. Being from a non-target and aiming for an associate role in IB made my journey more difficult, however, Ben and the BA team were with me every step of the way.

The program was very helpful in both upscaling on the technical components, as well as navigating the networking and behaviorals. All the coaches, including the founder Ben Chon are extremely engaged and are dedicated to ensuring the students success so long as the students are willing to put in the work. The caliber of the students themselves are high class, creating an environment for anyone who is willing to work to thrive.

Mentorship from industry professionals really helped provide recruitment clarity and supported my networking journey.

- Constructive feedback from interview practice, particularly in the constructing the narrative on selling myself.
- Sharpening technical skills, and material that helps with real work experience such as modelling.
- Ben has such a vast wealth of experience and network, and he always brought interesting professionals from all parts of the finance industry outside of just IB & PE. This really widened my perspectives and lens on what kind of role in finance I specifically wanted to aim for (which was private credit).

I had a great experience with Banking Accelerator. The one-on-one coaching was especially helpful because it really guided me through the process whenever I had questions and made sure I was focusing on the right things at the right time. The program also has great resources for both technicals and behaviorals. Ben was very nice and supportive throughout the whole process as well. Overall, it made the recruiting process more structured and manageable; I would definitely recommend it.

I highly recommend the Banking Accelerator. The combination of personalized coaching, technical and behavioral materials, and an incredibly supportive team gave me exactly what I needed to succeed. The support from the community was amazing!

I loved the 1-on-1 coaching I got from Ben directly. Super genuine and tailored my recruiting strategy to help me succeed. The additional coaches and resources Ben has brought are all top-notch, with coaches from Qatalyst, Moelis, and Lazard, to name a few. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to get an edge in their recruiting process.

I joined Banking Accelerator in late December after doing most of my networking and preparing for interviews, and it ended up being exactly the final push I needed. The weekly office hours were super helpful because I could ask specific questions about recruiting, and my mentor played a huge role in sharpening my interview skills through mock interviews and personalized feedback. I had already put in a lot of the groundwork on my own, but this program helped bring everything together and gave me the extra edge I needed. I genuinely don’t think I would have gotten my offer without it, and I’m really grateful for the experience.

Ben was incredibly supportive and proactive, always going above and beyond to help his students succeed.

BA helped me gain a good understanding of the overall IB recruiting system, with helpful resources and personalized support! Ben was always very responsive and approachable.

I've had a few people reach out and ask about the program before they had enrolled, and I always say that it's definitely better than other competing resources in my opinion. The bottom line is on par: the structure, services, etc. You can definitely get more out of this program if you are more active and ask for more — utilizing these 1on1 call with Ben, reaching out to people who landed an offer, etc. I've joined early on so I've witnessed the development of the program and I can assure Ben and the admins definitely care for improving and assisting you and your experience.

BA has been an incredible resource throughout the recruiting process. Being mentored 1 on 1 with someone who has gone through the process allows you to get a full understanding of the actions you should be taking to succeed. Also, all the course modules do a great job at preparing you for the interview process.

Ben personally guided me on an interview process, told me exactly what videos and lessons to refer to in the program while I completed the case study, and gave me helpful, tailored tips for networking based on my past emails and resumes.

The technical portion of the program is hands down the easiest and simplest way to understand any concept - I was able to learn and absorb material from accounting - M&A/LBO 10x as fast and become much more confident for upcoming interviews.

Would highly recommend the program for breaking into IB and adjacent roles.

The Banking Accelerator gave me the opportunity, resources, and mentorship needed to succeed in the IB recruitment process. The technical prep modules were extremely helpful in explaining each interview concept clearly and preparing me for the types of questions banks typically ask. Additionally, the resources provided, such as the application tracker, past interview question bank, and networking tracker, made the process much more efficient and organized. Being paired with a coach who recruited for the same role I was targeting was especially valuable, as it provided insight from someone who had gone through the process firsthand. Overall, I would highly recommend the program to anyone looking to break into investment banking.

I had a great experience with Banking Accelerator. Within a few days of my inquiry, they matched me with a great mentor who helped me through a unique recruiting situation, and a few months later, I had multiple offers for IB Summer Analyst roles.

The BA team works really hard to provide tailored resources, connections, and advice, to members of the accelerator. My mentor went above and beyond in helping my accomplish my goals, as did the founder himself.