INVESTMENT BANK
TRADING ACADEMY
ACADEMY
Academy places are sponsored for students identified through our
free Finance Accelerator simulation.
Accredited Level 4 Diploma
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Sales Trading -
Market Making -
Execution Trading
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Maximising Commission From Client Trades -
Making Prices to Manage Risk -
Managing Liquidity Impact and Hedging







WHO IS
THIS ACADEMY FOR?
SUMMER ANALYST
TRAINING PROGRAMME
This academy forms a crucial part
of the preparation for our Summer
Analyst Training Programme
AS PART OF YOUR
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMME
This academy is also
available through our trusted
university partners.
HIGH POTENTIAL
CANDIDATES
We sponsor further training for students
identified as a high potential candidates
through our free Finance Accelerator.
INVESTMENT BANK TRADING
OVERVIEW
INVESTMENT BANK TRADING
OVERVIEW
Get the same practical training as the new hires at the world’s largest investment banks. Will de Lucy, Amplify’s co-founder and CEO, shares a wealth of knowledge and experience from a career spanning more than 20 years to help you secure your career in investment bank trading.
You start with our Level 4 Accredited on-demand programme and then join the Amplify team for the live simulation, to put that theory into practice.
START WITH ON-DEMAND
CONTENT & QUIZZES
MODULE | MODULE | FORMAT | DURATION (MINS) | ACTIVITY | |
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deep dive into desk strucutre | |||||
deep dive into desk structure | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 30 | ACTIVITY quiz assessment | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 30 - Activity: Quiz Assessment |
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market structures | |||||
market structures | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 20 | ACTIVITY quiz assessment | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 20 - Activity: Quiz Assessment |
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risk management | |||||
risk management | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 30 | ACTIVITY quiz assessment | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 30 - Activity: Quiz Assessment |
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understanding equity markets | |||||
understanding equity markets | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 50 | ACTIVITY quiz assessment | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 50 - Activity: Quiz Assessment |
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understanding global macro | |||||
understanding global macro | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 120 | ACTIVITY retrader app | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 120 - Activity: Retrader App |
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the psychology of trading | |||||
the psychology of trading | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 35 | ACTIVITY behavioural questionnaire | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 35 - Activity: Behavioural Questionnaire |
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simulation preparation | |||||
simulation preparation | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 25 | ACTIVITY n/a | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 25 - Activity: n/a |
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live simulation event | |||||
live simulation event | FORMATlive & online | DURATION (MINS) 210 | ACTIVITY live simulation event | ||
Format: Live & Online - Duration (mins): 210 - Activity: Live Simulation Event |
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performance review | |||||
performance review | FORMATlive & online | DURATION (MINS) 30 | ACTIVITY your metrics reviewed | ||
Format: Live & Online - Duration (mins): 30 - Activity: Your Metrics Reviewed |
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industry insights | |||||
industry insights | FORMATon-demand | DURATION (MINS) 300 | ACTIVITY n/a | ||
Format: On-Demand - Duration (mins): 300 - Activity: n/a |
PREVIEW CONTENT
WHAT IS THE LIVE
SIMULATION EVENT?

WHAT IS THE LIVE
SIMULATION EVENT?
The 4 hour live simulation develops the role-specific skills of sales trading and market making in an advanced session delivered by Amplify's senior team.
It's an excellent next step for anyone who has taken the finance accelerator and would like to pursue a career on the investment bank side of markets. The simulation event is available every month and you can book the date and time that suits you best.
PERFORMANCE
FEEDBACK
PERFORMANCE
FEEDBACK
You will receive detailed performance metrics specific to the objectives of market-making and sales trading roles. This detailed quantifiable feedback will be a great asset to any CV , application or an upcoming interview for a sales and trading role.
ACCREDITED
QUALIFICATION
The Investment Bank Trading Academy will give you a Level 4 Accredited Diploma from the London Institute of Banking and Finance.

Certificate Example

LEADING FINANCIAL FIRMS
USE AMPLIFY SIMULATIONS
In 2022 our simulations were integrated into the internship and graduate training programmes across the financial industry. AmplifyME candidates that excel in the simulation are fast-tracked directly to our corporate partners.


What Our Readers Have To Say
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I would definitely recommend everyone to do this programme - even, or maybe especially, if you think you know which part of the market you'd like to operate in
Aurora Urovi
Deutsche Bank Summer Analyst
University of Sheffield
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I wasn't so sure about having a career in markets prior to this experience, but now I'm 100% sure this is the right route for me.
Spinetta Vincent
Investment Management Intern
University of Monaco
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The Amplify team have invaluable experience in the financial sector and the simulations provide insights into which division or role you like the most.
Harry Spencer
Markets Industrial Placement at J.P. Morgan
University of Bath
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE INVESTMENT BANK TRADING ACADEMY?The Investment Bank Trading Academy gives you the practical experience and role specific knowledge you need to secure the most coveted markets roles.
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IS THERE A COST TO THIS ACADEMY?No, the academies are sponsored for all high-potential students identified through the Finance Accelerator simulation or are given as core pre-learning for the Amplify Summer Analyst Training Programme |
HOW DO I GET FAST-TRACKED?High potential candidates identified in both buy-side and sell side roles are contacted by the AmplifyME team to request permission to recommend directly to an institution. In 2021 we recommended over 100 students to be fast-tracked for internship opportunities. |
HOW DO I TAKE PART?If you have been identified as a high potential candidates you will receive an email with access to the on-demand material and instructions for booking your academy simulation. |
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?The academy is split into two components: the pre-live on-demand learning (10 hours), and the live simulation (4 hours) which you’ll need to book at a time and date that suits you. |