Investment Competition
Gain hands-on experience, build industry connections, and win a paid internship.
Registration for the 2026 competition now open. Closes 19 August.
Kick-start your investing career
Future IM/Pact National Investment Competition
Our annual investment competition is a platform for gender-based teams of 2-4 university students to get hands-on experience solving and presenting investment challenges to leading investors and advisers. Not only do students get practical exposure to the types of complex problems analysts and portfolio managers solve daily, they also have the opportunity to win a paid internship with one of our partner organisations.
Proudly supported by UNIT, this is your opportunity to gain exposure to investment management and advice industry leaders who are actively looking for emerging talent to join their teams.
Message of support from the Governor-General
Her Excellency the Governor-General, Sam Mostyn, wishes our competition finalists luck and recognises the important role Future IM/Pact plays in fostering diversity and inclusion in the industry. Watch video here
Why you should participate
- Win paid internships with our partners
- Meet and build connections with industry leaders who are actively looking for talent
- Challenge yourself with real-life cases designed by investment analysts and portfolio managers
- Hone your communication and presentation skills
- Bolster your CV so you stand out when applying for roles
Prizes on offer and key dates
You could win:
- 12 week paid internship with Schroders
- 12 week paid internship with TCorp
- 6 week paid internship with QIC
- 4-6 week paid internship with Colonial First State
- 4 week paid internship with GCQ Funds Management
Key dates for your diary:
- Registrations open: 5 August 2026
- Registrations close: 19 August, 11:59pm AEST
- Information session: 20 August, 5:00pm AEST (virtual)
- Case submission: 27 August, 11:59pm AEST
- Heats: 3 September, 5:45pm AEST (virtual)
- Finals: 10 September, 5:30pm AEST (in-person)
- Finals will be held at Schroder’s Sydney office. Flights and accommodation covered for interstate teams.
Our 2026 judges
Head of Australian Equities,
Schroders
Although studying a degree in finance, I did not have much clue to what a career in investment management looked like until I participated in the Future IM/Pact investment competition.