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Landing your first job is the toughest step we’re here to make it happen
Breaking down barriers
Talent should be the only barrier to success in the dynamic world of financial services — not background, gender, or ethnicity. We’re committed to levelling the playing field by equipping university level students from all backgrounds with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to break into the industry.
Gaining an Edge
Giving you a competitive edge with expert training, exclusive industry connections, and access to a community. Our programmes equip you with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to stand out and secure your place in the fast-moving financial sector.
Launchpad to Success
ReadyBridge brings extensive expertise and deep industry insight to help break down barriers, bridge skill gaps, and create opportunities for progress. As part of our commitment to fostering talent, we will be offering bursaries to support and empower deserving individuals on their professional journey.
Placement
We connect you with leading financial services firms, securing internships and full-time roles to accelerate your career. Our deep industry partnerships ensure that your placement is a strong fit, giving you access to hands-on experience, invaluable professional networks, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact.
Mentorship
We provide mentorship and guidance, drawing on our extensive industry experience to support you throughout your journey. Through monthly group sessions and one-on-one coaching, we offer exclusive insights into the inner workings of the finance industry, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.
Training
Our course content will be provided by Kaplan to provide a strong grounding in the principles of the capital markets through an intense and elite training programme. Kaplan have been providing transformational education since their founding in the US in 1938.
Primed to compete on day one with complete support
Our Courses
The course content will be provided by Kaplan. Kaplan have been providing transformational education since their founding in the US in 1938 and their mission is 100% aligned with ours - to provide a level playing field and equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds.
Advanced
Final Year Students
45 Hour Course
The ‘Advanced’ course content will comprise the same as ‘Core’, but will contain an extra 15 hours of learning focused on understanding financial statements.
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Overview of Business Analysis
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Understanding the accounting equation (A=L+E) and how every transaction in a business affects this equation
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Concepts of accrual accounting
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Analysing the Income Statement
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Analysing the Balance Sheet
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Regrouping Balance Sheet for comparative analysis
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Ratio Analysis
Core
Penultimate Year Students
30 Hour Course
The ‘Core’ course will comprise of the following modules.
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An overview of the global economy and market dynamics
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An introduction to different asset classes including Equities, Fixed Income and FX
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Explore how Commodities and Derivatives work alongside the various asset classes
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Understanding financial statements
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Examine the role of Regulators in ensuring the orderly functioning of global markets
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Define the individual responsibilities Regulators and Corporates require of their employees
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