About

A team dedicated to their craft.

We are a group of students at UNC-Chapel Hill who have all secured internships or full-time positions at investment banks. The investment banking recruiting process can be opaque, so we created a program to provide real guidance to those at UNC going through it.

Every fall semester, we cultivate an exceptional cohort of new members who will excel in their investment banking and private equity recruitment journeys. As underclassmen, we benefited from the mentorship of our senior peers, and our organization is dedicated to making sure that tradition of guiding the next generation continues unceasingly.

If these goals align with what you are looking for, we encourage you to apply in the upcoming recruitment cycle. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Catalyst Group Executive Board

Our Commitment

What we provide our members

Land the Offer

Rigorous technical preparation across valuation, modeling, accounting, and restructuring, supported by 1,100+ curated interview questions through our IB Vine partnership.

1:1 Mentorship

Every mentee is paired with a mentor who has recently placed at the firms and groups they are targeting, providing guidance at each step of the process.

A Lifelong Network

A long-term community of hard-working, high-achieving students across the industry's top institutions, committed to paying it forward.

Standards

What we look for

Academics

A strong GPA and test scores, with a clear record of academic discipline and intellectual curiosity.

Experience

Relevant exposure to finance through internships, campus organizations, or independent work, and a clear understanding of what you want to recruit for.

Character

Responsive communication, follow-through, humility, and a willingness to collaborate. No sharp elbows.

Drive

Foot on the gas from the beginning to the end of the recruiting process. We look for students who never give up.

Ready to Apply?

Meet the people behind the program.

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