Programmes
Developing talent – transforming finance
Our educational programmes create opportunity at every stage of the career
journey, from school pupils exploring finance for the first time to emerging
executives preparing for senior leadership. Designed by the industry, for the
industry, each programme is built around the specific barriers that hold
underrepresented talent back.
Grounded in data, shaped by cross-firm collaboration and measured on real outcomes, our programmes are driving meaningful, sustainable change in access, representation and progression across financial services.
Talent pathways
Our programmes support individuals at key transition points:
Programme | Career stage | Who is it for? | Core focus | Included in membership fee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Catalyst
Education
Programme | 16-18 Years | School pupils from lower socio-economic backgrounds. | Financial
education,
industrial
exposure,
social
mobility. | No. £5,000
per year /
£8,500
for two years. |
Skills in
Finance | 18-24 Years
Students &
Grads | Students and
early talent
from diverse
backgrounds. | Industry
access,
employability,
career
readiness. | Yes. |
Multi-Firm Apprenticeship | 18+School
Leavers | School
leavers
choosing an
alternative to
university. | 21-month
CFA UK Level
4 IMC, Fitch
Learning,
cross-firm
cohort. | Yes (Pilot
only) |
EnCircle | Early Career
1-10 Years | Black and
ethnic
minority
professionals. | Mentoring,
network
building,
progression. | Yes, but
Firms can
sponsor
their events. |
Pathway | 3 Years+
Experience | Current and
aspiring
women
in front office
professions. | 12 month
technical and
leadership
development
providing
investment
experience. | No, £4,000
(Member
Firm)
£7,500 (Non-
Member
Firm) £5,000 (Self
Funded). |
The Walking Exchange | Mid-Career
to
Senior
Leaders | Mid-career (7-
15yrs) as
mentees and
senior
leaders
(20+yrs) as
mentors. We
hope to
extend this to
Edinburgh
and run a
regional
version there. | Cross-firm
mentoring
walks,
inclusive
leadership,
reverse
mentoring. | Yes. |
Elevate: Emerging Executives | Senior
Leaders | Senior ethnic
minority
leaders. | C-suite
readiness,
executive
coaching. | Yes. (only for Pilot though, after which we would charge). |
Programmes
Catalyst Education Programme
Skills in Finance
Multi-Firm Apprenticeship Programme
EnCircle
Pathway Programme
The Walking Exchange
