Admissions

At SIB, we believe in a stakeholder approach where the growth of our Institute is dependent on the growth of our candidates and vice versa. Our students are the keepers of our franchise and will play a major role in protecting and promoting our culture and our brand. Such principles make it critical to attract the best talent with an appreciation for both the cultural and operational dynamics of the financial industry.

We will train you and provide you with the skills required to be the next generation of financial analysts in mainstream finance. You will perform at the highest level and be continuously stretched and pushed beyond what you thought were your own limits. The world of investment banking and equity research is a meritocracy, offering advancement opportunities to those individuals who deliver superior performance consistently.

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Who Can Apply?
Minimum Requirement
Applications

Candidates will typically be between the ages of 20 and 28, although exceptions may be made based on individual skills and fit with recruiter criteria. Candidates must fall into one of the categories below:

Fresh graduates (E.g. those who have recently completed courses in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Sciences, Maths & Engineering)
Post graduates (E.g. those who have recently completed courses in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Sciences, Maths & Engineering)
Chartered Accountants (CAs)
Other working professionals

Superior and consistent academic performance (CAs exempt from this requirement)
- High first class at SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12), and in higher education
Excellent communication skills and self confidence without arrogance
Genuine interest in the finance industry
Good analytical skills
Ability to work comfortably as part of a team
Attention to detail
Initiative and maturity
Honesty and integrity

You can apply by emailing your CV and cover letter to admissions@schoolofib.com

Please ensure that your application states clearly what course you are interested in. SIB’s admission process is based on an investment banking style interview. Students will be admitted only after the payment and realization of course fees.

Honesty and integrity are crucial to success in mainstream finance and candidates are advised not to fabricate or exaggerate information in their application. After making an offer to a candidate, we will use professional agencies to carry out background checks to verify the accuracy of information provided.

Application Tips :

SIB has a tough selection criteria and academics are not the only requirement to guarantee admission. Successful applications need to stand out and we recommend that you go through our website in detail before applying.

Don’t just send in your CV - make it relevant to the course you are applying for
Research the finance industry
Prepare an application that demonstrates clearly how you meet our admissions criteria
Do not fabricate details as it will come back to haunt you later

Interview Tips:

Be on time; Dress appropriately
Prepare; Research the industry and read up on current affairs
Be ready to talk is detail about everything on the application
Think about the obvious questions: Why investment banking or equity research? What do you have to offer? Strengths and weaknesses?
Give specific answers with concrete examples
Switch off mobile phones during the interview
Relax and stay calm; Body language is important
Ask intelligent and relevant questions
Try and engage in conversation