Global Banking & Markets Masterclass

An introduction to finance, investment banking, and applied economics — designed and delivered by professionals with backgrounds at Goldman Sachs and Oxbridge.

“This programme has been a fantastic experience that has deepened my passion for economics and finance, and sharpened the skills I'm building as I look to pursue a career in the industry.

If you're interested in breaking into financial services, I'd highly recommend it.”

— Joe, Rugby School

What You’ll Gain

• A deep, practical understanding of investment banking, markets, the major asset classes, and what drives them

• The ability to analyse macroeconomic events, market movements, and geopolitics

• The confidence to engage in high-level discussions about finance, economics, and investment strategy

• Personalised guidance and feedback on CVs, LinkedIn profiles, networking, applications, and interview preparation

• Access to the GBM Network - a private discussion group for sharing market insights, news, and career advice in real time

• Transferable skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and problem-solving

• Insider-insight from real Goldman Sachs experience

• A strategic career roadmap tailored to your ambitions

• The mentorship to help you stand out as a candidate in investment banking and finance

• A digital certificate awarded upon completion

Who It’s For

Open to everyone - no prior knowledge is required.

Whether your goal is simply to understand the forces shaping markets, geopolitics, and the global economy, start investing, or position yourself for the most competitive university places, internships, degree apprenticeships, and graduate roles, this course will help you stand out.

Structure:

8 × 90-minute live online sessions (12 hours total)

Small-group format, highly interactive

Limited cohort sizes to ensure personalised attention

Optional weekly homework includes curated readings, documentaries, films, and short presentations designed to develop analytical thinking and communication skills

2026 Cohort Options (UK time)

Summer Intensive:

• Early Summer: 30 June - 23 July 2026

• Mid Summer: 21 July - 13 August 2026

• Late Summer: 4 August - 27 August 2026

• Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm or 5pm

Michaelmas Term

• 27 September - 6 December 2026 (Includes half-term break)

• Sundays at 12pm, 3pm, 5pm, or 7pm

Fee

Standard: £200

Includes 12 hours of live teaching, personalised CV and LinkedIn feedback, access to the GBM Network, and ongoing email and WhatsApp support throughout the programme.

Priority: £275

Includes all Standard features, plus flexible scheduling across cohorts, a one-to-one session, priority support, and access to catch-up recordings for missed sessions, where required.

Course Director

Luke Crawford

After graduating from the University of Oxford, Luke joined a Sales & Trading desk at Goldman Sachs in London, where he specialised in leveraged products - including exotics, options, and derivatives - for hedge fund clients.

He has worked on capital formation transactions that have raised over $1 billion across both public and private markets, and more recently has been involved in raising a private equity fund and managing advisory and sell-side transactions in Asia.

What Our Clients Say

Clear direction in a complex industry

“I went into the masterclass curious about finance but unsure if it was really for me, especially since I had never studied economics. What stood out immediately was how clearly everything was explained, broken down to ensure it was easy to understand, even without any prior knowledge.

The course gave me a much clearer picture of how the industry works and what employers are looking for, enabling me to better position myself for opportunities. One aspect I found particularly valuable was the focus on developing the confidence to engage with the industry, making networking and reaching out to professionals feel much more accessible.

Overall, what started as a general interest has now cemented into a genuine career ambition. I feel far more informed and prepared to pursue a career in the field.”

— Abigail, Downe House School

“My son found the Global Banking & Markets Masterclass to be an exceptionally valuable experience. The sessions were well‑structured, engaging, and provided him with a much deeper understanding of Finance and Economics. Luke, the course director, is very inspirational and the students enjoy his teaching style - he is very clear, but also caring and gets to know each student individually.

The programme has influenced my son’s academic direction too. As a parent, I have been pleased by the clarity this masterclass has given him, and we are very appreciative of this opportunity our son has been given.

— Sonia, Parent, St Paul’s School, London

“The advice on writing CVs and designing our LinkedIn was incredibly helpful, especially having Luke being willing to give detailed feedback and precise improvements, which were more relevant and specific than any advice I have received from my parents or school teachers.

The masterclass has helped me to distinguish between the different roles in an investment bank and allowed me to refine my goals and recognise which roles I'd be best suited to.”

— Sixth Form Student, Nottingham High School

“The Global Banking & Markets Masterclass was extremely insightful. It gave me a much clearer understanding of how financial markets function and how professionals think about macro trends and asset classes.

I particularly valued the practical aspect and programme's emphasis on applying concepts to real-world scenarios, which made the learning more engaging and intellectual than typical classroom study. The experience has definitely reinforced and expanded my interest in finance and global markets.”

— Alex, Dulwich College

“The course was fantastic. Due to the complex nature of finance, this course has provided me with a strong understanding of the fundamental knowledge required in the industry.

For anyone even mildly interested in finance, this course is a great way to understand whether it is a viable career option for them. Personally, it has confirmed that I would like to work in finance. Plus, the networking opportunities seem great post-completion.”

— Thomas, Woodbridge School

From interest to conviction

“It has further ignited my passion for investment banking and solidified my choice to follow a career path in investment banking.

100% go for it. By far the most useful course I could recommend for someone interested in investment banking.”

— Joe, Rugby School

Gaining confidence

“Coming into the programme with no prior experience, I found the sessions engaging, accessible, and very insightful. Looking back on this experience, I feel that I have now gained the confidence to involve myself in discussions surrounding finance and global markets, despite having little knowledge at the start. 

Across the 8 sessions, the programme covered many aspects of the industry, from market drivers to networking, CV preparation, and interview skills. Hearing directly from a professional made the experience especially inspiring and practical. 

Overall, the masterclass broadened my understanding of global markets and banking and strengthened my interest in pursuing a future career in this industry. I would highly recommend it to any student interested in the financial sector, regardless of prior experience.”

— Jiya, Reigate Grammar School

Finding your place in finance

“I was interested in finance but didn’t know what part to go into but after the course it has solidified my confidence to pursue a career in the sell-side of finance.”

— Noah, Truro School

Trusted by students across leading schools and universities

“The tailored advice for pursuing a career in banking was of course invaluable.”

— Manni, Westminster School

“Went above and beyond my expectations.”

— James, University of London

“You can really tell they have real industry experience and understand exactly what employers are looking for.”

— Flavian, ESCP Business School

“It has greatly increased my capability to discuss and analyse market trends - as well as what is done in many high finance roles. Join the masterclass, it’s very good in bringing clarity to what is often considered such a complicated topic.”

— Jacob, Stamford School

“For me, the most valuable part of the Global Banking and Markets Masterclass was the clear insights provided into how to break into finance and how global markets operate in practice.”

— Emilio, Gresham’s School

“It has significantly improved my market knowledge, building upon prior knowledge alongside enhancing my ability to confidently analyse macroeconomic concepts. Luke is a fantastic host and really ensures that every student has a great experience. ”

— Student, St Thomas Of Aquin's, Edinburgh

“The classes helped me understand how finance actually works - everything was explained clearly and from real experience.”

— Tom, Gresham’s School

“The most useful part of the programme was the professional insight into how students should position themselves if they want to break into finance.”

— Henry, St Paul’s School, London

“If you are considering entering finance, C&C is your one-stop shop.”

— Kenneth, University of California, Berkeley

Consistently rated highly by students

100% of our students rated the Masterclass as very valuable or extremely valuable, citing stronger career clarity and confidence, a deeper understanding of financial markets and banking fundamentals, and highly practical insight into professional development, networking, and how to break into the industry.

For more information - including course structure, an overview of content, and to arrange a free consultation - please contact us here.

Alongside our open-enrolment masterclasses, we also partner directly with schools, universities, and organisations to deliver tailored programmes on dates and schedules that work best for their students. We regularly deliver to cohorts the size of entire year groups, adapting both the structure and delivery to align seamlessly with your timetable, educational priorities, and key careers frameworks such as the Gatsby Benchmarks.