Five young graduates do whatever it takes to make themselves indispensable at preeminent London investment bank Pierpoint & Co. As hungry outsider Harper grapples with a decision that will gravely affect her future at the bank, she and party-boy Robert take very different approaches to their first few weeks in the bank. Meanwhile, Yasmin braves the unchecked disrespect of her superiors and Hari’s unhealthy work habits raise companywide red flags.

With Harper struggling to find her feet in a new city, Pierpoint throws a morale-boosting appreciation dinner which sees her challenging a drunken, irate Kenny, while Gus alienates senior management by discussing his team’s future. Meanwhile, Yasmin comes face to face with the culture of her new team and takes her flirtation with Robert to risky new heights.

As she chases a life-changing opportunity at Shogun, Harper receives an unexpected test from Bloom. Still shocked by her response to Venetia, Yasmin has a reckoning with Celeste, her father, and the future she imagined for herself. Meanwhile, Gus pursues his next move, and Robert reaches out to a surprising source for help.

Deeply in debt with a new home and baby, Rishi takes a massive gamble after a surprise visit from an old friend. Later, with his luck running out both at home and work, Rishi engages in another high-risk, high-reward opportunity that could threaten his job at Pierpoint.

After a long night, Eric and Pierpoint’s executives find a solution that could bring new changes – and consequences – for the company. Meanwhile, Yasmin and Robert pay a fated visit to the countryside, and Harper’s career ambitions lead her to a crossroads.