Career Connect

Build 1:1 relationships with professionals in investment management and advice through great conversations, not just random connections.

For mentees

Get answers you won’t find in a Google search or a ChatGPT thread. Connect directly with professionals who’ve walked the path you’re navigating.

For mentors

Connect to up and coming talent who are passionate about launching or growing their investments or advice career. You control who you meet, how many mentees you connect with and when.

Community values

We’re committed to building a diverse and human-centred industry.

That’s why we aim for 50/50 gender representation across the platform.

Because the best ideas don’t happen in isolation. They happen in conversation.

Keen to know more?

Registrations are open

Take the time to create your profile and get ready for your first conversation. You’ll be the first to know when matching is live.

It takes just a few minutes to get started.

Choose your path

Investment Management

For those interested in all aspects of investment management across all asset classes, investment strategies and styles, and organisation types.

Investment Advice

For those looking to develop careers in investment advice and wealth management.

How it works

Register your interest – Tell us a bit about yourself and which program you’re interested in
Complete your profile – Add more information about your experience, goals, and what makes you passionate about investment management or advice
Connect with purpose – Mentees initiate requests, mentors choose connections that resonate
Schedule 1:1 virtual coffee chats – Our platform makes it easy to find time for meaningful conversations
Exchange ideas that matter – Discuss practical scenarios like building an investment case, market insights or specific career challenges.

Start conversations that challenge how you think and might just change your career.

Help us keep Career Connect free

This platform is free to use and we want to keep it that way.

If you’re in a position to contribute, your support helps us grow access, build better tools and connect more aspiring professionals to the industry.

Contributions may be tax-deductible, check with your accountant.

Resources that spark conversation

Access practical tools that mentors and mentees can explore together:

How to build a compelling investment case
Demonstrating your passion for markets
Developing your professional brand

These resources aren’t just reference materials, they’re conversation starters for your 1:1 chats.

Why Career Connect works

For mentees

Build relationships with real people in the industry
Demonstrate your passion and curiosity
Schedule 1:1 virtual coffee chats with ease
Choose between investment management or advice pathways

For mentors

Help shape the future of your industry
Identify passionate, driven talent
Share your expertise in your chosen specialty
Help create a more diverse investment community

Ready for conversations that matter?

Career Connect
A platform for invested conversations.

Register now

Complete the form below to register your interest.

We’ll review your submission and be in touch soon with next steps to help you join the platform.

Common questions

How much time will this require?

Most connections involve a 45-minute initial coffee chat, with follow-ups based on mutual interest.

How are matches made?

Mentees browse and send requests based on shared interests. Mentors choose who to connect with and when.

Is my information secure?

We collect demographic information to maintain balance in our community and ensure mentors can connect with diverse perspective. Your data is hosted in Australia and never sold or shared with third parties.

What makes Career Connect different?

Unlike traditional networking platforms, we focus exclusively on quality 1:1 conversations in investment and advice careers, facilitated by purpose-built technology.

Help us keep Career Connect free

This platform is free to use and we want to keep it that way.

If you’re in a position to contribute, your support helps us grow access, build better tools and connect more aspiring professionals to the industry.

Contributions may be tax-deductible, check with your accountant.

Career Connect

For mentees

For mentors