Northampton School for Girls Talk/Assembly
Location: Northamptonshire
Times: 08:45am - 09:15am
Description: We are pleased to invite you to Northampton School for Girls, a state-funded academy, to share your career journey and insights into the investment management industry with our enthusiastic students. You have the option to speak to either Year 9 and Year 10 students (28th) or to Year 11s (27th), all eager to learn about your experiences and opportunities in this field. If alternative dates work better for you, please let us know—we are happy to accommodate your schedule.
Request: 1 x woman volunteer
East Sussex College
Date: A Wednesday afternoon in 2025
Location: Hastings
Times: 1pm - 2:30pm
Description: GAIN School Talk about Investment Management
Request: 1 woman volunteer
Mossbourne Community Academy Breakfast Assembly for Year 12 and 13s
Location: London
Date: Any Thursday in 2025
Times: 8:40 AM - 9:05 AM
Description: The school is looking for a volunteer to introduce the Year 12 and 13 students to the investment management industry before they join universities or careers.
Request: 1 woman volunteer
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
Cardinal Pole RC School Breakfast Talks
Location: Hackney, London
Date: Any Friday in 2025
Times: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Description: This talk is a great opportunity to give back to schools in the area as it would also be streamed to other schools (e.g., St Aloysius College), over 400 students would benefit from this talk. The school would like you to discuss your current role, organisation, entry path (how did you get into the industry, are there other ways to get in?) and any tips on applications and making it into the industry while also introducing them to investment management as a whole.
Request: 1 woman volunteer
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
School Event | Girls School Association (GSA) Webinar Series
Date: 25 February 2025
Time: 1pm - 1.45pm
Location: Online
Request: 1 woman volunteer
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University of Sussex - ACS Society
Location: Sussex
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Description: An Opportunity for our ACS Members to discuss career-related questions get insights and be able to ask questions about their career and possible pathways for them
Request: 2-3 preferably African or Caribbean
Oxford University - Oxford Alpha Fund
Location: Oxford
Time: 5:00pm onwards
Description: An event discussing identifying investment opportunities in private equity, key investment priorities over the medium-term horizon, and how private equity firms work to improve companies by engaging with senior management.
Request: 1 speaker. Our preference would be for a speaker at portfolio manager level, and from GAIN's sponsors we have identified the following firms as of interest due to their deals and portfolio, although we are of course more than happy to be flexible: Apollo, GIC, CD&R, Bain Capital.
Bedford Academy General School Talk
Location: Bedfordshire
Alternative dates: w/c 3rd March
Times: Up to you!
Description: GAIN School Talk about Investment Management
Request: 1 x woman volunteer or 2 from same firm
Queen Mary University - Diversity in STEM
Sit-down, informal event where students will have the opportunity to talk to alumni and industry professionals over a cup of tea/coffee about what it's like to be a woman and/or person of colour breaking into a STEM-related industry.
Request: 2-3 volunteers (industry experience preferred. GAIN knowledge).
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
University of Leeds - Women in Leadership Conference
This flagship event celebrates the achievements of women across various industries and fosters meaningful dialogue about leadership, diversity, and empowerment.
Our biggest conference was a resounding success, drawing over 370 attendees from 27 European universities, 15+ UK university societies, and 20+ companies. This year, we aim to take it further with inspiring keynote speeches, dynamic panel discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities with professionals from sectors such as finance, law, and social media.
Request: One speaker to speak on our Finance Panel. However, we would also like to invite GAIN representatives to our Networking Dinner, on the evening of the conference.
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
University of Oxford - Women in Business
Location: Oxford
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Type: Panel
Description: Panel discussion centred around the shared mission of GAIN and OxWIB Investment Operations team: providing women with the resources and information necessary to succeed in the world of investment management.
Request: Between 2-4 speakers Preferably women who have experience breaking into the finance industry or closely related careers
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School’s ‘Careers Fair'
Location: Essex
Times: 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Description: We welcome volunteers to our most exciting and popular event, in line with IWD and National Careers Week, our Careers Fair! Students are eager to learn about different industries and can't wait to hear from you.
Request: 1 x woman volunteer or 2 from same firm
University of Exeter - Exeter Economics Society IWD Panel
A panel event run by women from finance backgrounds, exploring their career, experiences and giving advice to women who are thinking of pursuing a career in finance.
Request: 2 speakers who have been in the industry for 4-5 years, ideally from an economics degree background.
Thomas Knyvett College School Talk
Location: Surrey
Alternative dates: 16th May or 13th June 2025
Times: TBC
Description: Future Fridays – various dates (8:30-9:00am)
Speak to students in years 8 to 11 about individual careers and the industry worked in. This is an excellent opportunity for you and your team to inspire and educate our students about different career paths and the skills required in the workplace.
The session would involve a brief presentation followed by a Q&A session, allowing students to engage with professionals and gain valuable insights into various industries. Your participation in this initiative would be highly appreciated and would greatly benefit our students as they explore potential career options.
Below is what we would typically ask to be conveyed to the students.
Introduce yourself to the Thomas Knyvett students.
Talk about your education, courses, how/if you were unsure, if you sought any help (family members, friends, careers advisors, teachers).
Talk about how the Graduate scheme worked.
What working life is like.
Interview process.
The balance.
These are just ideas – if you want to write down a script then please do send it over. The session itself is 30 minutes (08:30-09:00), please include pictures (even if these are generic from the internet) if possible, as making a visual connection is always good to engage our students.
Request: 1 woman volunteer
University Event | University of Essex Empowering Women Insight Talk
Location: Essex
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Type: University
Request: One woman volunteer
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Walworth Academy School Talk for Year 12s
Location: Southwark, London
Times: 1.15pm-2.55pm
Description: We are looking for an engaging and interactive speaker to deliver a school talk as well as our trading simulation. Training and resources would be provided.
Request: 1 or 2 volunteers
St Paul’s Girls’ School Professional Speed Networking Event for Careers in Investment Banking and Finance
Location: London
Times: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Description: This event aims to offer our senior school (Y12-Y13) students the opportunity to learn more about the roles and pathways and the variety of careers in Investment Banking and Finance firsthand from alumnae working within this sector. Following a welcome and introduction the students and alumnae will be matched for short rotating sessions at tables in small networking groups and/or 1:1s and these sessions will be followed by a networking drinks reception. The event will take place in the Senior School Garden Building and will also be promoted to our partnership schools as part of the SPGS widening participation programme and will be open to students from the sixth form of these local partner schools.
Previous professional networking events in this format have been very well received by all those attending with very positive feedback from students.
Event Format
1. 4.15pm onwards: Alumnae speakers arrive at St Paul’s Girls’ School 2. 4.30pm: Welcome and introduction, Garden Building/Sixth Form Centre
3. 4.35pm: Professional networking event, Garden Building
4. 5.45pm onwards: Drinks for all in the Garden Building
5. 6.30pm: Event closes
University of Leicester - School of Business Society
Time: 7pm - 8:45pm
Location: Leicester
Type: University event
Request: We are having a black tie networking event where we are looking to have 3 to 5 gets speakers to come talk about the importance of networking. We would love at least one of these guest speakers to either be someone who works at GAIN or volunteer with GAIN.
University of Exeter - Exeter Global Visionaries Society
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Exeter
Type: University event
Description: The Women in Leadership Panel will bring together inspirational female leaders from diverse sectors to share their experiences, challenges, and successes in leadership roles. The event aims to highlight the importance of representation, resilience, and advocacy in fostering gender diversity within leadership, with a particular focus on investment, finance, and business sectors. The panel will provide a platform for empowering conversations on navigating male-dominated industries, advancing gender equity, and building the next generation of female leaders.
Request: 2 to 3 female leaders from the investment management, finance, or leadership sectors. Senior professionals or alumni from GAIN’s network who can inspire and share valuable insights with students.
Eastbrook School - School Talk
Location: London
Times: 8.40-9.40
Description: This talk is a great opportunity to talk to Year 10s, who have just started thinking about careers, and Year 12s, who are about to go into university. Slides are provided
Request: 1 or 2 volunteers
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
University of Leicester - School of Business Society
Time: 6:30pm - 7pm
Location: Leicester
Type: University event
Description: We provide our members with a business problem (Either from a real business or a made up scenario), they have 2 weeks to work in groups and come up with a solution. Then we either have each group present their solutions to the employers and they pick a winner or we shortlist to the top 5 and pick from there.
Request: 2 - Finance, Investment banking or accounting roles.
Newlands Girls’ School
Location: Outside London
Times: 10:10 - 11:10am
Description: GAIN School Talk about Investment Management
Request: 1 woman volunteer
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
The Maplesden Noakes School
Location: Outside London
Time: 8.30-11 am
Description: It will be a carousel of lessons and I am asking employers to deliver a real hands on, practical lesson on what they may do in their job or industry. You would be required to deliver two sessions – arriving at 8.30am for breakfast and then kicking off at 9am – 10am with Lesson One and 10am – 11am Lesson Two after which you are free to go!
Request: 1 or 2 volunteers
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
Sanders School Careers Fair
Location: Hornchurch, Essex
Times: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: The school is looking forward to welcoming employers to talk to their whole school via a stall.
Request: 1 or 2 volunteers
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
The Charter School East Dulwich (Southwark) Careers Fair
Location: Southwark, London
Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: Whole-school event with 40+ exhibitors.
Request: 1 or 2 volunteers
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
HRUC, Uxbridge Campus - Industry Support and Employer Talks on Exploring Business
Location: London
Times: Up to you!
Request: 1 or 2 volunteers
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
Jo Richardson Community School Careers Fair
Location: Dagenham RM9 4UN
Times: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description: KS3, KS4, and KS5 students.
Request: 1 or 2 volunteers
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
ONLINE Lincoln Minster Senior School - School Talk
Location: Online
Times: 1:20pm - 2:10pm
Description: GAIN School Talk about Investment Management
Request: 1 woman or non-binary volunteer
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
Chelsea Academy Lunchtime Lecture for Year 12/13s
Location: Chelsea, London
Times: 12-1pm
Description: School is looking for a volunteer to provide the following: Overview of role, career journey, routes into the industry, followed by Q&A.
Request: 1 or 2 volunteers
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
University of York - Economics Society
Alternative date: 10th December
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Location: York
Type: University event
Description: An introduction to investment management for beginners. This event will mainly be aimed at freshers to introduce them to investment terminology and common investment concepts and asset classes.
Request: 1-2 speakers. Women in investment management.
Loughborough University - Loughborough Finance and Investment Society (LFIS)
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Loughborough University
Type: Panel event
Request: Ideally 2-3 speakers with varied backgrounds. Our goal as a society is to provide our members with as much information as possible about the different careers in finance, so we don't really have a specific speaker profile in mind.
University of Bath - INSA Bath and Women in Business Society
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Location: Bath
Type: Panel event
Description: The event will feature women speakers sharing their experiences and journeys within the finance sector, providing valuable insights into their career paths and the challenges they've overcome. Following the talks, there will be a session focused on the application process for finance roles, including discussions on case studies and typical interview questions, offering practical guidance on how to approach these scenarios. The event will conclude with a Q&A session, allowing attendees to engage directly with the speakers and ask questions about their career experiences and application tips.
Request: 2-3 women speakers, international representation - preferably South Asian - Indian (since a lot of our audience will be South Asians)
Dormers Wells High School Careers Fair
Location: London
Times: TBC
Description: We are looking for volunteers to represent GAIN and the industry to students exploring careers opportunities.
Request: 1 or 2 volunteers
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
Kingsbury Green Academy Careers Fair
Wiltshire
Description: We are looking for volunteers to represent GAIN and the industry to students exploring careers opportunities.
Request: 1 or 2 volunteers (same firm)
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
University Event | Nottingham Society
Date: 25 November 2024
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Location: Nottingham
Type: Society
Request: Two or three speakers from early careers team to deliver a panel discussion.
University College London - Business Society
Time: TBC
Location: London
Type: Stock Pitch Competition
Description: Looking for judges for UCL Impact Investment Championship (stock pitch). This years focus is on ESG and environmental impact. Looking at profit making and wider impact making.
Request: 1-2 judges
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
University Event | Cardiff University Business School Society
Date: 16 November 2024
Time: 10am - 5.30pm
Location: Cardiff
Type: Society
Request: 4-6 speakers No particular profile, but preferably people that can give application advices and recruitment stories.
University Event | KCL Inclusive Futures Panel Event
Date: 13 November 2024
Time: 6pm - 7.10pm
Location: Online
Type: University
Request: One woman or non-binary volunteer who: Identifies with any of the diverse characteristics; Mid-senior level, at least 5+ years who has broken the glass ceiling of their position as a financial professional with their diverse background; Can have any reference to intersectionality character traits; Can provide students with professional uplifting highlights and advice on how to break into the space
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
University of Manchester - Women in Business Society
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Location: Manchester
Type: Panel event
Description: A panel event involving women in marketing, with marketing backgrounds, jobs or startups
Request: 4-5 panelists
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
University of York - Investment and Finance Society x Women in Finance
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: York
Type: Panel event
Description: Informal, speakers to talk about their experiences and the different career paths they have taken. Instead of a Q&A at the end, students to have the opportunity to approach and talk to the speakers.
Request: 2 speakers, One from asset/portfolio/wealth management and another speaker not to necessarily speak about their role but more about being a woman in finance and what to expect.
University College London - Investment Society
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Location: London, UCL Main Campus
Type: Panel event
Event Title: Women in Leadership Panel Discussion
Focus: The role of female leadership in shaping the future of business and finance
Event Format: A panel discussion with three prominent women leaders from the investment and business sectors. Moderator-led discussion covering the panelists' personal and professional journeys, challenges, and insights on leadership.
Interactive Q&A session at the end.
Theme: Empowering women leaders and showcasing the impact of female leadership on business and finance and to inspire and connect future female professionals.
Request: We are seeking three distinguished women speakers from the investment and business sectors, each representing diverse backgrounds in terms of nationality, culture, and industry experience. Ideally, the speakers would come from different roles within the financial industry, such as investment management, venture capital, and corporate finance. Also, they bring varied perspectives shaped by their unique cultural and national experiences.
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
University of Cambridge - Women in Business
Time: 3pm - 7pm - can be flexible
Location: Cambridge
Type: Panel event
Description: An opportunity for female and non-binary students at Cambridge to learn more about the corporate world through fireside chats, Q&As and networking with individuals in finance, consulting and law.
Request: 6 speakers would be fantastic - anything finance related for the finance panels - e.g. investment consultants for the consulting panel
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
GAIN Event | Interview Skills Technical Workshop (Online via Zoom)
Dates: 6th, 7th, 11th, 12th November
Time:5:30pm - 6:45pm
Location: Online
Details: These Zoom workshops are mandatory for all candidates for the GAIN Empower Investment Internship Programme 2025. After a brief introduction from the GAIN team students will be divided into small breakout rooms with one volunteer to practice answering a series of common interview questions with the volunteer. The questions are provided by the GAIN team.
Request: We are looking for 80+ HR professionals and investment professionals with experience of conducting interviews. Volunteers of all genders welcome.
Deadline: Please sign up by Friday 11th October 2024
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
Career Event | Brunel Event for Year 13 Students at Brunel University
Date: 6 November 2024
Time: TBC
Location: Uxbridge, London
Type: University
Request: One or a group of volunteers interested in talking to Year 13 students about their careers/career path. Preference for volunteers who went to university.
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
University Event | Strathclyde University - Strathclyde Women in Banking and Finance Society
Date: 5 or 12 November 2024
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Location: Glasgow
Type: University
Request: 2-4 asset or wealth management professionals
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅
University Event | LUUTIS - Talk
Location: Leeds
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Type: University
Request: Three speakers. Each should ideally be a VP or Director in either investment banking (preferably M&A), private equity, venture capital, or asset management (preferably equities).
Careers Fair | Prendergast Ladywell School
Location: London
Times: 8.50am - 3pm
Type: State School
Request: One woman or non-binary volunteer. Engage with curious students, share your career journey, and discuss what you love about your work. about your work.
VOLUNTEER CONFIRMED ✅