Live Fireside with Bankers
Off The Record – Live Fireside with Bankers
A live, off-the-record fireside with senior bankers and PE professionals currently in seat at firms like Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Partners Group, and Campbell Lutyens.
This is the conversation that doesn't happen on LinkedIn. No recording. No attribution. Just real talk on what gets you hired – and what gets you cut – at the most competitive firms on the Street.
We'll cover what most students never hear until it's too late: how CVs actually get screened (the pile, the cuts, the keywords), what gets you cut at Superday and the unwritten rules behind the room, and the unfiltered IB → PE path including what no one says publicly about the buy-side jump.
Whether you're targeting Summer 2026 or 2027 internships, this is the room to be in if you want a genuine view from people who've sat on the other side of the interview table.
Two ways to attend
Online – Free Live stream of the fireside chat and Q&A. Apply with your CV to secure access.
In person – £30, Nine Elms, London Limited to 20 seats. Includes food and drinks, the live fireside, plus a dedicated networking hour with the Commence team and industry professionals – a rare chance for one-on-one conversations with bankers and PE professionals in seat at the firms above.
Event structure 7:00pm: Doors open and fireside chat begins 8:25pm: Networking, food and drinks, one-on-one chats (in-person attendees only)
This is a curated event with extremely limited capacity. In-person seats will be assessed on a rolling basis – register and submit your CV now. We expect it to be heavily oversubscribed.
About Commence Careers
Commence Careers is a finance interview prep platform built by ex-bankers for students targeting investment banking, private equity, and buy-side roles. Over 80% of our last cohort received offers at firms including Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and J.P. Morgan.
This event is part of our Summer Academy launch – a structured programme combining live coaching from current bankers, off-the-record events, mock Superdays, and full application support.