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FINMA is Australia’s premier finance program designed to fast-track high-quality students into careers in investment banking, trading, and asset management. Developed in collaboration with leading employers, we aim to bridge the gap between university education and industry through rigorous finance coursework, hands-on training from renowned academics and professionals, and pre-arranged internship opportunities with our top-tier sponsors and partners.
Who We Are
What Makes Us Different
FINMA bridges the gap between industry and education by focusing on development areas not traditionally addressed.
Industry Skills & Practical Applications
Top tier employers require graduates that are skilled and productive with modern technologies and applications. Our training is highly applied utilising the latest tools and technologies. We provide our cohorts with 24/7 access to Bloomberg terminals and use Python and other tools as an integral part of the program.
Industry Engagement & Pathways to Internships
As part of our program, we engage with our industry sponsors and partners at each and every step along the way. Our curriculum has been developed in deep collaboration with industry. We ensure internships are available to each and every participant within our program, subject to their continued engagement and performance.
Mentorship From Academic & Industry Experts
Our team is passionate about developing our next generation of leaders. To this end, we actively engage with our program participants in developing additional qualitative skills and career advice throughout the program and beyond.
The FINMA Team In Numbers
165
INDUSTRY YEARS
1,000+
GRADUATES HIRED
115
TEACHING YEARS
38,000+
STUDENTS TAUGHT
*COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE OF THE FINMA TEAM IN BOTH INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIC CAPACITIES.
PROGRAM SPONSORS
PROGRAM PARTNERS
Why FINMA?
FINMA bridges the gap between industry and education by focusing on development areas not traditionally addressed.
INDUSTRY SKILLS AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Top tier employers require graduates that are skilled and productive with modern technologies and applications. Our training is highly applied utilising the latest tools and technologies.
We provide our cohorts with 24/7 access to Bloomberg terminals as well as S&P Capital IQ Pro access. We use Python and other tools as an integral part of the program.
INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT & PATHWAYS TO INTERNSHIPS
As part of our program, we engage with our industry sponsors and partners at each and every step along the way. Our curriculum has been developed in deep collaboration with industry. We ensure internships are available to each and everyone within our program.
MENTORSHIP FROM ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Our team is passionate about developing our next generation of leaders. To this end, we actively engage with our program participants in developing additional qualitative skills and a career development advice thoughout the program and beyond.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Past Events
FINMA Information & Networking Night hosted by NAB08 July 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pmNAB Auditorium, 2 Carrington St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
FINMA Information & Networking Night hosted by Westpac26 June 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pmWestpac Offices, Sydney, Ground level, 275 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
FINMA Information & Networking Night hosted by UBS10 June 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pmUBS Offices, Sydney, The Chifley Tower, Level 16, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
FINMA Women's Information & Networking Night hosted by Barrenjoey02 June 2025, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pmBarrenjoey Offices, Level 19, Quay Quarter Tower, 50 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
FINMA Information & Networking Night hosted by Challenger28 May 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pmChallenger Limited Offices, Sydney, Level 2/5 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
