YourEDGE

Helping women with two or more years of professional experience transition into a front-office investing career

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Explore and launch a career that challenges and empowers you

We’ve helped hundreds of women from industries like investment banking, management consulting, corporate finance, and more, transition into the world of investment management. With the backing of our industry partners, we’ll guide you through career pathways, outline essential skills, and connect you with the right people to jumpstart your career in this dynamic and impactful field.

Get informed
Discover everything you need to launch your investment management career. Learn about the industry’s major players, the must-have skills, and the different pathways that can lead you to a fulfilling and exciting investing role.
Be inspired
Launch your career

Immerse yourself in the world of professional investing through our inspiring podcast, or read real-life investor stories, profiles, case studies, and articles that offer an insider’s view of what it’s really like to be an investor.

Join our young professionals community or apply for our mentoring program, YourEDGE, to connect with experienced investors and develop the practical skills needed to secure a front-office investing role.

Want a career that creates real-world impact? You've found it!

Here’s how we can support you

If you’re curious about a career in investment management, our young professionals community is perfect for you. Join today for insights on:

  • What is investment management: Everything you need to know about the industry to help you decide if this is the right for you.
  • Practical career advice: Learn the essential technical and interpersonal skills you’ll need, along with strategies to develop them effectively.
  • Inspiring stories and networking: Hear firsthand from experienced investors, and expand your network with key industry leaders.
  • Tools for success: Access practical resources to help you design a fulfilling and purpose-driven career in investment management.

YourEDGE is designed for women who want to strengthen their appeal as future investment talent. This 6-month program provides: 

  • 1:1 mentor: pair with a professional investor who you’ll meet regularly over 6 months for tailored advice and guidance. 
  • Direct introductions: expand your networks with personal introductions to key people within the industry.
  • Skills development: be supported to develop an investment thesis to hone your technical skills, and also nail your interpersonal skills so you’re job-ready when opportunities come up. 
  • Advocacy and support: benefit from the endorsement of professional investors,  and giving you a competitive edge.

Book a career chat with us

We’re passionate about helping women pursue a front-office investing career. Why not book in for a chat about your career goals and ambitions. We can help you build your network and advocate for your potential.

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From a female's perspective it's a great time to be in investment management. You have a competitive advantage because we need more women in the industry.

Future IM/Pact program was extremely valuable in helping me unlock a network of amazing leaders in the investment management industry.

YourEDGE is a fantastic experience and a great opportunity to learn about how investors actually think about investments and connect ideas.

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There are many great books out there for aspiring investment managers, from classic works on value investing to the latest research on behavioural finance, and we've complied our top picks for you.
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Podcasts are a great way to expand your knowledge, gain insights from industry experts, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the field.Here are a few great podcasts to tune into for investing insights and ideas.
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An investment thesis is a reasoned argument for an investment strategy, backed by research and analysis, with the ultimate goal of presenting why an investment is worth its costs. It is often a key component of a buy-side analyst’s role.

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