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Referral marketplace for banking

Get the inside track.

Banking jobs go to people who know someone. We connect candidates with insiders at Goldman, JPMorgan, Evercore — and beyond. Pay nothing until you land the job.

I'm Job Hunting → I Can Refer People
$0 Upfront cost
1 Wk Avg. match time
$500 Only on placement
Goldman Sachs JPMorgan Morgan Stanley Bank of America Barclays Citigroup UBS Evercore Lazard Moelis & Co PJT Partners Centerview Perella Weinberg Goldman Sachs JPMorgan Morgan Stanley Bank of America Barclays Citigroup UBS Evercore Lazard Moelis & Co PJT Partners Centerview Perella Weinberg

// How it works

Three steps to greenlit.

01

Tell us where you want to be

Apply in minutes. Tell us your target firms and role. We personally review every application before making a match.

02

Get matched with an insider

We connect you with a verified employee at your target firm. They submit an internal referral — your resume skips the ATS and lands on a recruiter's desk.

03

Pay only when you're placed

Zero upfront cost. You pay $500 only after you receive and accept an offer. No placement, no charge.

// Who it's for

Two sides. One network.

For full-time roles only. Not for internships.

// Job seekers

Break into banking

You have the credentials. What you're missing is the right introduction. We fix that — and you pay nothing until you sign an offer.

  • Full-time roles only — analysts, associates, laterals
  • Matched to a verified insider at your target firm
  • Referrer screens your profile and may request a call
  • Pay $500 only after offer is signed
  • No placement? You owe nothing.

// How it works

1 We review your application manually
2 We match you with potential referrers at your target firms
3 Referrers review your profile and may request a screening call
4 Referrer chooses to refer or pass — no pressure either way
5 You may move forward at multiple companies simultaneously
6 When an offer is signed we confirm with your referrer and charge $500

// Who's behind this

Greenlit was built by a former investment banker who spent years watching qualified candidates get passed over — not because of their credentials, but because they didn't know the right person. Internal referrals are the most powerful tool in banking hiring. We're making them accessible to everyone.

// FAQ

Common questions.

// For job seekers

Do I pay anything to apply? +
No. Applying is completely free. You only pay $500 after you receive and accept a job offer through a Greenlit referral. No card required to apply.
What if I don't get placed? +
You owe nothing. If we can't match you with an insider at your target firm, or if the referral doesn't result in a placement, you pay zero. No fine print.
How are referrers verified? +
Every referrer is manually verified via LinkedIn and their work email before joining the network. We only accept current employees at target firms — not former employees or contractors.
How long does matching take? +
Once your application is approved we send you a confirmation email asking if you'd like to proceed before we make any match. From there, our target is one week from confirmation to referral submitted. Timelines vary depending on your target firm and role availability, but we keep you updated at every step.

// For referrers

As a banker — why would I refer someone I don't know? +

You don't refer blindly — and you never have to. Here's exactly how it works for you:

Your firm's referral bonus is sitting uncollected. Most banks pay $10,000+ per successful referral hire. Most bankers never see that money — not because they aren't eligible, but because they don't have a pipeline of qualified candidates to refer. Greenlit changes that.

You see a full profile before deciding anything. We send you a detailed candidate profile — school, GPA, relevant experience, target role, and a personal pitch they wrote themselves. You review it on your own time. No commitment, no pressure.

You can get on a call first. Not comfortable referring based on a profile alone? Request a short 15-30 minute intro call with the candidate before deciding. Think of it like a casual coffee chat. You get to assess them directly — just like you would with anyone in your real network.

You only refer people you're proud to recommend. If you review the profile and decide to pass — for any reason — just let us know. We'll find another referrer. Your reputation stays completely intact.

It takes about 10 minutes. Review the profile, hop on a call if you want, submit the referral through your firm's internal portal. That's it. We handle everything else.

How exactly are candidates pre-screened? +

Every candidate goes through a three-layer review before entering the Greenlit network:

Layer 1 — Application review. We manually review every submission. We check that the candidate's background, school, GPA, and experience are realistic for their target role and firm. We decline candidates who aren't competitive — this protects referrers' credibility and keeps the network high quality.

Layer 2 — LinkedIn verification. We cross-reference every application against the candidate's LinkedIn profile to confirm the information is accurate and consistent.

Layer 3 — Referrer discretion. Even after passing our review, the referrer sees the full candidate profile and makes their own judgment. They can request a 15-30 minute intro call before deciding. The final decision is always theirs.

Can the referrer get on a call with me before referring? +
Yes — and we encourage it. After we make a match, referrers can request a short 15-30 minute intro call with the candidate before submitting the referral. Think of it like a casual coffee chat. It gives the referrer confidence, helps the candidate make a strong first impression, and often leads to better outcomes for both sides. If a referrer requests a call, we'll coordinate scheduling directly. The call is optional — many referrers are comfortable proceeding based on the candidate profile alone.

Ready to get
greenlit?

We review every application personally. If you're a strong fit for the network you'll hear from us within 48 hours.

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