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Who’s behind Mandate.
Mandate teaches what the best analysts know on day one, built by someone who has done the job.
The person who built the course.
The Mandate curriculum was designed by a former investment banker at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London. After banking, they worked in venture capital, then as a finance leader and CFO at venture-backed technology companies, delivering two exits along the way.
Having sat on both sides of the table, as the analyst building the model and as the executive reading it, they built Mandate around what actually separates candidates: clean technicals, a clear story, and the ability to say both under pressure.
Why Mandate exists.
Most interview prep is written for students at a handful of American universities, assumes you already know someone in banking, and costs a lot. The people who need help most, at other universities, in other countries or switching careers, get the least.
Mandate is built for them: the same technical depth, the recruiting calendar of 19 financial centres, both US GAAP and IFRS, and a free app that makes daily practice a habit.
How we make and check the content.
Written with AI, then checked
We use AI tools to draft lessons and questions faster. Every question then goes through a separate accuracy review before it goes into the app, against a curriculum designed by a former banker.
Sourced guides
City and career guides list their sources at the foot of each page. Pay figures and dates come from published guides and firm announcements, not guesses.
AI narration and coaching, clearly labelled
Video lessons are narrated by AI, and the interview coach is an AI. We say so wherever it applies.
Mistakes get fixed fast
Spotted an error? Tell us and we’ll correct it.
What we promise, and what we don’t.
- No job guarantees. Nobody can promise you an offer. We promise to make you as prepared as you can be.
- Independent. Mandate isn’t affiliated with any bank or fund named on this site.
- Clear prices. Courses are one payment. App plans can be cancelled at any time.
- A real refund. Do the first two weeks of a course; if it isn’t for you, get a full refund within 14 days.
Results and reviews.
Mandate is new. The founding cohort is preparing now, and their results and reviews will appear here when they finish.
We’ll only publish reviews from real students, with their permission, and we won’t edit what they say. If you’ve used the app or a guide, we’d love to hear how it went.
Start where you are.
The app is free while it’s in early access.