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Technical Skills
Build practical finance skills through credit analysis, Excel, valuation, financial modeling, and market analysis.
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Credit &
Banking Club
Building the next generation of leaders in commercial banking, private credit, and leveraged finance — through hands-on deal work, industry mentorship, and real-world skill building.
20+
Active Members
2026
Founded
About
A club for students curious about credit.
The Credit & Banking Club helps UW–Madison students learn the fundamentals of lending across commercial banking, corporate banking, private credit, leveraged finance, and other credit-focused careers.
We move beyond the lecture hall — running collaborative deal exercises, hosting practitioners from leading banks and credit funds, and mentoring members through technical interviews and offer decisions.
Founded January 2026
Madison, Wisconsin
Open to All Majors
Undergrad & graduate
Why Join
Why join the Credit & Banking Club?
Everything you need to break into finance — technical skills, network, and real experience, all in one club.
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Networking
Connect with alumni, industry professionals, and guest speakers across banking and finance.
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Career Preparation
Prepare for recruiting with interview prep, resume guidance, technical workshops, and mentorship.
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Competitions & Experience
Participate in case competitions, credit pitches, and hands-on finance projects.
Focus Areas
Six pillars of the credit universe.
Each semester, members rotate through curriculum modules and deal exercises spanning the full credit landscape.
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Commercial Banking
Middle-market lending, credit analysis, and relationship-driven banking with regional and national institutions.
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Corporate Banking
Capital structure, treasury, and credit solutions for large investment-grade corporates.
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Private Credit
Direct lending, unitranche, and the rapidly growing universe of non-bank credit funds.
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Leveraged Finance
Sponsor-backed financings, syndicated loans, and high-yield bond underwriting.
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Distressed & Special Sits
Restructurings, workouts, and opportunistic credit investing across the cycle.
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Credit Research
Buy-side and sell-side fundamental analysis across investment-grade and high-yield markets.
What We Offer
From classroom to credit desk.
Our programming is designed end-to-end to take members from foundational credit concepts to job-ready professionals — with a community that lasts well past graduation.
Industry Speaker Series
Bi-weekly sessions with credit professionals from JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Ares, Antares, Golub, and other leading firms.
Hands-On Deal Exercises
Build credit memos, model cash flows, and pitch financing recommendations on real public and private transactions.
Technical Skill Building
Workshops on credit analysis, LBO modeling, capital structure, covenant review, and rating agency methodology.
Recruiting Mentorship
1:1 coaching from upperclassmen and alumni — resume reviews, mock interviews, and offer-decision guidance.
Leadership
The executive team driving the club forward.
A four-person executive board oversees programming, outreach, and member experience throughout the academic year.
Drake Guthrie
President
Sets vision and leads the executive board
Skylar Dong
Vice President
Industry relationships and member engagement
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Lennon True
VP of Community Outreach
Campus presence and external partnerships
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Hayden Fitzpatrick
VP of Treasury
Finances, budgeting, and club operations
Recent News
What the club has been up to.
Highlights from competitions, events, and member achievements throughout the academic year.
Competition•2026
3rd Place — 2026 RMA Credit Case Competition
Our team placed third in the 2026 Commercial Lending Credit Competition presented by the Risk Management Association of Wisconsin. Congratulations to Drake Guthrie, Skylar Dong, and Lennon True for representing the club.
Resources Hub
Your finance career toolkit.
Curated guides, templates, and references to help you recruit, build skills, and stay current on markets.
Technical Prep
Sharpen the technical skills that differentiate you in credit interviews.
PDF
Credit Industry Fundamentals
CBC's self-authored primer on credit markets, key players, and core terminology.
PDF
Credit Ratios Cheat Sheet
Key leverage, coverage, and liquidity metrics with formulas and benchmarks.
Guide
Accounting Fundamentals (Coming Soon!)
Balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow for credit analysis.
Reference
Excel Shortcuts (Coming Soon!)
Power-user spreadsheet techniques for financial modeling.
Join CBC
Join the next generation of finance leaders at UW–Madison.
Applications open each semester. No prior finance experience required — just curiosity, drive, and a willingness to learn.
Contact
Get in touch.
Have a question, idea, or want to learn more about the Credit & Banking Club? Reach out — we'd love to hear from you.
Email us
creditandbankingclub@gmail.com