Application deadline: 23rd May 2025
Ages: 14 - 19
1st July 2025 - 3rd July 2025
09:30 - 15:00
3 days
Nationwide
C&G Regulatory Solutions
Inside the City: Preventing Financial Crime, Learning from Scandals & Ensuring Market Integrity
Virtual work experience
Ever wondered how financial scandals happen – and how they get stopped?
Join us for a 3-day virtual experience where you'll dive into the world of financial crime, market scandals, and how the City of London really works behind the scenes.
You’ll hear from industry experts, take part in interactive activities, and explore careers you might not have heard of before!
What you’ll learn:
(1) How financial markets work – and what can go wrong
(2) Real-life scandals and how investigators uncover the truth
(3) The role of regulators and why financial crime matters
(4) What a compliance consultant does day to day
(5) How technology like AI is used to fight financial crime
(6) Career tips and routes into law, finance, and regulation
This is for you if you’re curious about:
The City of London
True crime (but in finance!)
Law, business or politics
Helping to protect people and markets
No prior knowledge needed – just bring your curiosity!
When applying, answer the following questions
- Creative: What would you create if you were given £100,000 tomorrow?
- What do you think has been the biggest financial scandal in British history and why?
Organisational website:
https://cgregulatorysolutions.com
Experience You Will Gain:
- Gain rare insights into financial markets, trading scandals, and career paths in the City through interactive sessions, real case studies, and guest speakers. Explore roles from trader to regulator, learn how finance really works, and take part in ethical dilemma workshops. This is a unique chance to see behind the scenes of financial services and build skills for your future.
Skills You Will Gain:
- Listening
- Speaking
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Staying Positive
- Teamwork