PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER WITH THE LARGEST SOCIETY ON CAMPUS
We know what you're thinking: 'Investment & Finance Society is boring/nerdy/exclusive.' We've heard it all before, but we promise you that you couldn't be any further from the truth! So don't scroll past us without registering for our membership!
See, at Investment & Finance Society, we've decided to take a new approach. Gone are the days when you had to be an economics/finance student to join our society; many of our past Presidents did not actually study these degree majors. We welcome all students from any degree background, and encourage you to join, even if you don't know the slightest thing about investing or finance. Why? Whether your aim is to learn the fundamentals of investing, land your dream job in finance, or simply have fun and meet new people, our society is the best place to do so.
So, don't wait! Join our exclusive LinkedIn Group to get ahead by connecting with hundreds of successful alumni and peers today: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12896758
WHAT SEPARATES US?
The Investment & Finance Society is the largest society at the University of Birmingham, and we are recognised as one of the most active and dynamic finance societies on campus!
Established in 2006, we have risen up the ranks of the University societies’ table ever since, and with over 400+ members, we are well-positioned to retain our title over the course of this academic year.
Previously, our aim was simple and not as ambitious as we thought: to become the largest society on campus at the University of Birmingham, with the highest level of member engagement. After smashing our target and with memberships reset ready for this academic year, we now must remain the largest society on campus. Our way of achieving this new aim is yet again simple; offer an unbelievable assortment of events that will make it virtually impossible for people not to buy our membership!
Furthermore, our events are already the talk of the town! Tell us which society within UoB hosts senior CEOs and industry leaders. When you couple this with our elite bar crawls and sports socials, why wouldn't you want to sign up?!
With an incredibly diverse committee, we believe that we can attract a wide range of students from all degree backgrounds. No longer will investing and finance bear the misconception of being an exclusive and complex field. We are breaking down the barriers and welcoming all students to our society, giving them the tools they need to increase their financial skillset and break into the financial industry. We strive to capture the interest of students from all walks of life, irrespective of degree background, gender, ethnicity and sexuality.
Breaking into the financial world is increasingly challenging, as a result, one of our principal aims is to instil a great sense of commercial awareness in our members, with particular emphasis on how the employment landscape is continually evolving. This will ensure that our members maintain a competitive edge over other students. We have introduced a number of popular new initiatives, including our new investment fund and divisions for consulting, asset management and other popular areas of finance. We have also established a community of hundreds of like-minded students and alumni who can help you get ahead in your future careers: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12896758
POPULAR EXCLUSIVE INITIATIVES
- Asset Management Division: Perfect for those interested in fields such as Equity Research or Alternatives.
- Corporate Finance Division: Gain insights and experience in mergers, acquisitions, and financial strategy.
- Chamberlain Fund: A great way for those interested in trading to learn the key fundamentals through real-world scenarios.
- Mentorship Scheme: Connect with a peer or alumni who have already gone through the application process and have secured opportunities through our 1-to-1 mentorship scheme to provide tailored advice to your area of interest.
Our event offerings also include careers sessions, guest speakers, and our highly-rated annual networking event with senior professionals. These initiatives and sessions will allow for you to clearly stand out during the application process of any elite financial or business institution. Even if you do not wish to break into the financial sector, the advice given during our careers sessions will give you tips and tricks that can be implemented into a wide range of careers and we are sure there will be something to suit your needs!
SPORTS SOCIALS
We are extremely proud to announce that we have an active Football Team representing our society! Please contact us via our social media channels if you would like to get involved.
SOCIAL MEDIA
If you want to learn about the basics of investing, a career in consulting or finance, or simply want to make some new friends, please buy our membership! It is cheap, easy, and will give you access to all of our exclusive events and content. Similarly, feel free to check out all of our social media and exclusive LinkedIn Group.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
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LinkedIn Group for Students/Alumni: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12896758
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