Founded in 2009 as a collaboration between students and industry, the National Investment Banking Competition (NIBC) brings together students from over 250 universities and 150 professionals in an annual Case Competition and Conference. The Competition attracts over 400 teams comprised of +1,800 Undergraduate and Graduate students from top schools across the world. The finalist teams present to a Managing Directors Panel at the annual Gala Dinner in front of over 350 students and 150 professionals. With the generous contribution and participation of +40 investment banks, private equity and asset management firms, and several professional services firms, NIBC’s mission is to provide participants with a unique opportunity to develop investment banking skills and expand their professional network.

Competition: The NIBC Competition offers Undergraduate and Graduate students from across the world the opportunity to measure their skillset and be recognized by the professional community. Competitors are given the resources to develop and showcase their skills in financial analysis, modeling, and pitching, which are essential for careers in investment banking.

Conference: In conjunction with the Final Round of the competition, NIBC organizes a series of workshops, panels and presentations on investment banking and private equity deals by distinguished industry leaders. The event concludes with a Wine & Cheese, Gala Dinner and Evening Event, giving students a unique opportunity to cultivate their professional networks early on in their careers.

NIBC Live Training Portal: NIBC Live provides video tutorials and templates to NIBC competitors over the Summer prior to the First Round Case dissemination in the Fall. Content for NIBC Live was designed with the help of past organizing team members to provide First Round competitors from all backgrounds with practical guidance on how to prepare a corporate valuation and client review.

NIBC is organized by students on the NIBC Organizing Team under the guidance of the NIBC Board. The NIBC Board comprises comprising professionals in investment banking, private equity and asset management. Board members meet regularly to provide input on the planning, discuss the case and help the team invite speakers through their personal networks. Most board members have been with NIBC since inception or served as directors on the organizing team while going through university.

The Case & Oversight Committees consist of industry professionals who have dedicated their time and experience in valuation, financial modeling and transaction structuring to create sophisticated cases based on real-life situations for NIBC. Committee members also work closely with members of the organizing team to execute all aspects of the event.

Prior to dissemination of the cases, the Case Committee solicits input from other board members and professionals involved in adjucating the Final Round.

Since the inception of NIBC, organizing team members have continued the effort to create an internationally-recognized event for business students to compete in and expand their professional networks. Many past team members have built notable careers in New York, London, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.