Which MBA programs in UK are best for careers in finance?

Asked by J.P Singh about 1 month ago

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Supriya J

Supriya J

Sr. Consultant

 For finance-focused MBAs in the UK, a few schools stand out depending on which area of finance someone wants.

• London Business School leads, with strong IB and PE placements. IB salaries usually start at £90K base plus bonuses.
 â€¢ Oxford Saïd places grads into investment management, boutique banking, and some IB roles.
 â€¢ Cambridge Judge does well in fintech, corporate finance, and asset management roles. Asset management salaries often start around £60K–£75K base, depending on the firm.
ʉۢ Warwick Business School and Manchester Alliance place some MBAs into finance, but more into corporate finance and retail banking than high-end IB or PE.
 â€¢ Location matters — being close to London gives better access to networking events, internships, and direct bank recruiting.
ʉۢ Most top IB offers in the UK still come from LBS and Oxford due to their stronger banking pipelines.

For more details you can read this blog on "Top Universities in USA for MBA in Finance"


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S Raghav

S Raghav

Seo Executive

In the UK, London Business School is easily the top choice for finance careers. LBS sends a big share of its MBA grads into investment banking, private equity, and asset management. Firms like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Blackstone, and Citi regularly recruit there. Starting salaries for IB roles are usually around £90K–£100K base, plus bonuses.

Oxford’s Saïd Business School also has strong finance placements, though the finance intake is smaller than LBS. Many grads land roles in London-based investment firms, boutique banks, or corporate finance roles.

Cambridge Judge is solid for finance as well, especially for asset management, fintech, and corporate finance positions. While M&A roles are a bit more limited compared to LBS, the school’s proximity to London still helps for networking and internships.


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