What you'll
learn.
A 9-week curriculum covering accounting, valuation, and financial modeling, culminating in a live stock pitch.
Four tracks, one goal.
Core Program
Curriculum
Covers the core accounting, valuation, and modeling concepts tested in finance interviews, culminating in a live stock pitch.
Competitive Track
Stock Pitch Competition
Members present live investment pitches in front of industry professionals — replicating the analysis and presentation skills used in buy-side roles.
1-on-1 Access
Mentorship Program
Every HCG member is paired with a finance professional who provides direct coaching, resume review, and recruiting guidance.
Interview Track
Recruiting Prep
Technical and behavioral interview preparation tailored to specific firm types: investment banking, asset management, hedge funds, and private equity.
Week by week.
Covers the core accounting, valuation, and modeling concepts tested in finance interviews.
Introduction to HCG and Finance Careers
Overview of financial services — investment banking, private equity, asset management, and hedge funds. What each role does and how recruiting works.
Accounting Crash Course
Debits, credits, and how transactions flow through the books. Builds the accounting fluency required for any financial analysis.
Financial Statements
Deep dive into the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. How the three statements link together.
Foundations of Value
Time value of money, discount rates, and the core concepts behind how investors price assets.
Capital Structure
Debt vs. equity, cost of capital, and how companies finance their operations.
Value Creation Drivers
What drives returns in private equity and corporate finance. Revenue growth, margin expansion, and multiple expansion.
Core Valuation Techniques
DCF analysis, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
Financial Forecasting Model
Build a full three-statement financial model from scratch. Revenue drivers, operating assumptions, and scenario analysis.
Investment Process
Synthesize everything into a live stock pitch. Identify a thesis, build the model, and present to peers and professionals.
1-on-1 access to
practitioners.
Every HCG member is matched with a mentor -- an HCG alumnus or industry partner who has gone through the recruiting process you're navigating. Someone who has interviewed at your target firm.
- Personalized resume and cover letter reviews
- Technical mock interviews
- Firm-specific recruiting guidance
- Direct referrals where appropriate
Mentorship
Every member is paired with a mentor working in finance.
Ready to start?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. No prior finance experience required.