London School of EconomicsBusiness & Investment Group
Europe's premier finance and business society
London School of EconomicsBusiness & Investment Group
Europe's premier finance and business society
Who we are
The LSESU Business and Investment Group (BIG) is the largest and most active society at the LSE, offering students support in pursuing careers in finance. Formed in 2019, as a merger of LSE’s two most influential societies, BIG provides access to essential career resources, networking opportunities, and skill development. With tools such as the Application Tracker and a strong community of mentorship, BIG helps its members secure highly competitive roles and thrive in their professional journeys.
Our Ventures
BIG Conversations
Our flagship event series, regularly brings high-profile guests to LSE, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, politicians, and executives. Our Corporate Relations team organise an array of exciting year-round keynotes, corporate presentations, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops. Past event topics have included public finance, the hedge fund and private equity industries, and micro-finance.
M&A Group
The LSE M&A Group is the UK’s first student-run educational club which teaches the fundamentals of mergers and acquisitions. We offer weekly interactive lessons taught by a passionate and experienced executive team. The 2024/25 executive team is comprised of former LSE M&A Group analysts and will closely mentor our select class of new analysts to succeed in their spring week and internship applications.
BIG Capital
Our investment fund was launched in 2023. BIG Capital is split into several teams investing in equities and fixed-income securities. This year, we are introducing our flagship BIG Capital Analyst programme, in which a select number of first-year undergraduates will have the opportunity to be trained by seniors who have interned at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank.
London Strategy Group
Founded in 2017, the London Strategy Group (LSG) is a premier pro-bono strategy consultancy at the LSE. We are proud to be one of the UK’s largest strategy-focused student consultancies, serving clients ranging from FTSE 100 firms to start-ups and NGOs. Being part of LSG is an excellent opportunity to gain practical first-hand experience in consulting and receive exclusive training for our official partners.
LSE Focal Point
LSE Focal Point stands as the leading student-run business podcast, boasting over 200 influential speakers since its inception. Our guest list includes industry titans such as the Founders and Chairmen of Bank of America, Oaktree, and Evercore. The podcast continues to be a platform for thought-provoking discussions, offering exclusive insights into the business world.
Past Speakers
Partner Organisations
Membership Benefits
Exclusive networking sessions
Networking events to connect members with industry professionals and like-minded students.
Top-tier recruitment opportunities
Recruitment events, CV drop-ins, and info sessions from the leading financial firms.
Application workshops
Technical training sessions, CV reviews, and panel events for all job programmes.
Inter-university competitions
Varsity-level stock pitches and M&A competitions organised with universities across the globe.
Alumni Destinations
