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Free Mergers & Acquisitions Investment Banking Live Simulation

Explore Banking & Stand Out To Employers!

What: StepStone's live M&A Simulation offers you a "day in the life" experience as a Junior Analyst, where you'll dive into financial modeling and valuation exercises

Who: Perfect for any student interested in exploring the investment banking career path and standing out to employers. No prior experience is required

Why: Complete the simulation to earn an official LinkedIn certificate and enhance your resume with hands-on experience. Plus, submit your scores to our employer partners for an edge with recruiters

Sign Up For StepStone's Free M&A Simulation!

How StepStone Helps You Succeed

Gain Career Clarity

Immerse yourself in a day in the life of an investment banking analyst and explore whether this career is a fit for you—no prior finance experience required

Stand Out to Employers

Earn a LinkedIn certification and submit your simulation scores directly to employers, showcasing your skills and gaining a competitive edge in recruiting

Build Essential Skills

Develop critical financial modeling and valuation skills through practical exercises, preparing you for real-world assignments and making you recruitment-ready

How Have Students Benefited?

gained a stronger interest in investment baking and improved career clarity

1 %

reported gaining valuable, real-world finance skills, boosting their industry readiness

1 %

saw a significant boost in their financial modeling AND VALUATION abilities

1 %

How It Works

Sign up to participate in our virtual Investment Banking M&A Simulation. We start with a brief introduction to essential investment banking concepts, so no prior experience is necessary

Complete Simulation

Step into the role of a Junior Analyst with interactive exercises in financial modeling and valuation. Complete guided tasks that mimic real-world scenarios, and retake the simulation as needed to achieve your best score

Showcase Your Skills

Earn an official LinkedIn certification and opt-in to submit your top simulation scores to employers, enhancing your recruitment prospects

"I’ve been studying for technical interviews, but actually working in a model is so different from just reading about it. This experience definitely made things click, and when I review the technicals now, I feel like I have a complete, 360-degree understanding."

"The most valuable part of the simulation was practicing investment banking concepts. I had no prior experience with these concepts, so this gave me a much clearer understanding of what would be expected of me as an investment banker."

"I thought it was neat to practice the flow of moving through the financial statements and then the comps, precedent transactions, and DCF analysis. I also liked seeing all the work come together on the football field."

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