Since 2008, over 12,000+ international students have competed for over $100,000 in prize money in the world's largest investment banking case competition, for a chance to pitch in front of top tier recruiters, and win from a prize pool of $15,000+ per year.
UPDATE: 2018-2019 First Round Registration is now closed and will re-open for 2019-2020 in the summer. If you competed in the 2018-2019 First Round and are looking to register for the Final Round, please visit here.
The competition has three separate categories and team registration is open to
Undergraduates, Graduates and
Professionals & Recent Graduates, who graduated within 3 years of the current calendar year-end. Please sign up for the
professional category.
Join the NIBC Network & Experience
In conjunction with our corporate sponsors, we are pleased to be able to offer high-performing competitors exclusive invitations to interviews and networking events during the 2019 recruiting cycle.
- Open Training Library: Free Instant Sign Up ANYTIME
- Still Looking for a Team? Team Search Form CLOSED
- 2018-2019 Registration: Last Opportunity JAN 20, 2019 Online
- 2018-2019 First Round: Submission FEB 5, 2019 Online (Overview | Prospectus | Case Sample)
- 2019 Final Round: MAR 13-15, 2019, Vancouver, Pan Pacific (Sample Itinerary)
- 2019 Conference: MAR 13-15, 2019, Vancouver, Pan Pacific
- UBC & SFU Workshops: NOV 6 & NOV 8, 2018 | FB Page CLOSED
- Vancouver Wine & Cheese: NOV 22nd, 2018, Shangri-La (35% off for competitors) | FB Page CLOSED
- Toronto Wine & Cheese: 2019 (TBA)
- New York Wine & Cheese: 2019 (TBA)
Our main goal is offering competitors a truly unique experience with an international group of amazing peers.
Our Story & Mandate
NIBC was created by at team of students over a decade ago to give high-performing individuals from all backgrounds an opportunity to connect with recruiters in financial centres such as New York, San Francisco, Toronto and other cities.
Our core mandate from our corporate sponsors and top tier investment banking recruiters is to create an avenue for developing and identifying graduate talent by offering unique learning and networking experiences to competitors.
Year on year we strive to grow a global community of distinguished students and professionals who are keen to excel in their careers. Please visit our site to learn more about our History & Mission or get to know more about our team.
Video Training Portal
Download free case preparation resources & templates in the open training library at
NIBCLive.com. We aim to provide competitors with all of the tools available in an authentic investment banking environment to learn and complete the case in the quickest way possible.
And many more tutorials including a full case solution walkthrough of NIBC 2015 First Round Case (Electronic Arts,
view preview here).
Industry Recognition
We have cultivated a strong network within the investment banking community and invite over 100+ professionals to participate in the event as judges, speakers and interviewers every year.
Reputed Schools
Every year, we invite students from all over the world to measure their skillset and expand their global professional network. Our goal is to give students a unique and memorable opportunity to meet likeminded peers across various financial centers.
- "Phenomenal, realistic deal pitch experience for an aspiring financial services professional" - NIBC Finalist
- "Best experience of my university career. Highly recommend." - NIBC Finalist
- "Wonderful and valuable experience. Learned so much!!" - NIBC Finalist
Distinguished Speakers
High-Caliber Competitors
Authentic Investment Banking Case
Cases are based on current market information and graded against industry standard models, pitchbooks and solutions prepared by professionals for each case.
Seasoned Judges
Key Partners
