Industry Coverage

The Industry Coverage Society is a student-led initiative at LSE that prepares a select cohort of curious students with specialized sector knowledge, technical acumen, and real-world insights needed to launch successful careers in investment banking, private equity, and related finance fields.

Our members are divided into eight dedicated sector teams that mirror the coverage groups you’ll find on the desks of leading banks. These include Healthcare, Real Estate, Oil and Gas, Financial Institutions, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Consumer and Retail, Energy and Infrastructure and Industrials. Each team regularly publishes a detailed, student-authored report, developing deep industry expertise through original research and analysis.

Throughout the term, we run hands-on technical workshops in financial modelling, valuation, accounting fundamentals, and transaction analysis. Members then put those skills into practice with collaborative case studies and report-writing, ensuring theoretical learning translates into real-world capability. Complementing these activities are regular speaker events, providing insider perspectives and direct access to the finance community.

By combining targeted sector research, practical technical training, and direct engagement with finance professionals, the Industry Coverage Society equips every member with the knowledge, skills, and connections required to stand out in recruitment for investment banking, private equity, and other high-finance careers.