Financial Services Pathway

Want to learn more about the financial sector and how to navigate your own path to success?

Join our Financial Services Pathway Programme to develop transferrable skills, meet a range of industry experts and ultimately build the confidence to succeed.

Who can join?

Must be based in the UK
Must be aged 18-30
We encourage people of diverse ethnic heritage to join

What to expect?

1 workshop per month held online
Opportunity to receive a mentor for 1:1 support and advice
Attend a workshop at a leading financial company HQ in London
Connect with other like-minded young people
Build your network of contacts to support your employment journey
Access to employment opportunities

Want to be part of our Financial Services Pathway? Sign up today to be a part of the next cohort!

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Workshop details & timeline

Date	Time	Workshop	Workshop summary	Notes
22nd October 2024	5-6pm	What can I do in the finance sector?	Intro to the programme   Explore departments/areas of the finance sector: marketing, accountancy, law, CRS etc.   5 Representatives from different departments to share snapshots of their role, highlights, what skills/qualities are most useful for their area, and a key piece of advice for the next generation of talent.   Q&A	Online workshop
19th November 2024	5-6pm	Motivation and confidence	How to motivate yourself   Pushing through barriers    Overcoming fear and uncertainty   Building resilience   Q&A	Online workshop
10th December 2024	5-6pm	Networking and personal branding	How to network   Where to network   How to promote yourself personally and professionally   Key things to remember.   Q&A	Online workshop
28th January	5-6pm	CV’s and Interviews	Key features of a CV   CV examples and good templates   How to promote yourself   Types of interviews   Example interview questions specific to the financial sector    Group activity e.g., interview scenario, group pitch, spot the issues on a CV.	Online workshop
TBC	TBC	Workplace visit Success looks like you: understanding career journeys in the financial sector	Introduce 3 panellists.   Panellists to answer pre-agreed questions focussing on:   Routes into the sector, demystifying the sector, ambition, and aspiration, belonging, pay and success.   Q&A open to audience   Networking & lunch   Office tour	In Person
4th March 2025	5-6pm	Finding opportunities in the finance sector	Where to find jobs/work experience    Publications to read.    Who/what to follow on social media.    Internships/work experience/short courses    How to take advantage of opportunities    Intro to BfA Inclusive Opportunities Portal	Online workshop
25th March 2025	5-6pm	Money Management Part 1	Bank accounts for young people (student/graduate/apps)   Loans/borrowing money   Overdrafts   Credit cards   Financial safety	Online workshop
15th April 2025	5-6pm	Money Management Part 2	Money saving tips   Employment and tax   Budgeting   Inflation/cost of living   Financial wellbeing	Online workshop

Having a mentor, hearing from industry experts and seeing behind the scenes really inspired me. I feel incredibly lucky to have found my passion and be able to follow my dream.

Rebecca Shogunle, previous participant