Mentoring Program

CFA Societies Australia 2023 Mentoring Program

We are excited to launch our professional Mentoring Program for ambitious CFA Society Members to connect and learn from senior industry professionals in a 6-month development program commencing in September 2023.

The CFA Societies Australia 2023 Mentoring Program will provide successful applicants with tools, resources and guidance to convert ‘casual chats’ into powerful conversations. The personalised, structured program, facilitated virtually and in association with MentorKey, adapts to the specific needs of the individual users, building impactful relationships.

Mentees will be matched 1:1 with mentors based on key interests and career aspiration alignment. Mentees will be guided to confidently steer discussions on topics such as their aspirations, overcoming challenges, and boldly pursuing and achieving their career development and goals. The platform equips mentees to prepare and drive the agenda for their one-to-one mentoring sessions, and to maintain momentum while tracking progress in the online portal.

Mentors will be provided with the right frameworks and tools to help deliver on their mentee’s aspirations, development needs and goals.

Previous participants provided positive feedback about the program: (2022 Mentor)

“We both enjoyed participating and found it valuable as is evident in that we have continued to meet post the formal conclusion of the program. We both felt the initial set up that involved assistance with matching participants was valuable. As an example, I did not initially expect to be matched with my mentee, though once the program began, understood why we had been partnered. The program structure was beneficial – particularly the initial frameworks to set expectations and start the conversation (e.g. life story introduction). Overall, it is a worthwhile program.”

Applications for Mentors and Mentees are now open, closing Friday 25 August.

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Event	Date
2023 Mentor Program Launch \| Applications Open	August
Applications close	Friday 25 August
Program commences with pairs announced	Tuesday 5 September
Self-guided 1-to-1 mentor sessions	Sept-April
End of Program Celebration – date to be advised	April 2024

* The CFA Societies Australia Mentor Program is a 6-month program, however the program will run beyond March, to cover Christmas/New Year leave periods and office closures.

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I want to be a Mentee

Mentees are open to early year members in the early stages of their career and should meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of 3 years’ work experience and currently employed.

• A CFA charterholder and a Member of a local CFA Society

• Have a clear goal to work on with their Mentor.

• Be prepared to invest the time required to make this program a success.

• Committed to participation for the duration of the program.

• Upon selection into the program, pay a fee of $200 plus GST (mentees only).

I want to be a Mentor

Mentor roles are open to executives (non-members can apply) with:

• Approximately 10 or more years’ experience in a senior role in the finance industry.

• A desire to guide and motivate the next generation to achieve their career goals and aspirations.

• The business / industry knowledge and experience necessary to be able to discuss a wide range of topics and situations.

• Excellent listening and questioning skills.

• Integrity and commitment to confidentiality.

• An open and inquiring mind.

• The availability to participate fully in the Program.

• Time to meet with your mentee, dates, times and location to be mutually agreed with your Mentee.

Matching Process

Fundamental to the success of a mentoring relationship is the appropriateness of the match between mentors and mentees. Our application form is designed to assess your objectives for the program and gather the information required for the matching process. Providing as much relevant information as you can, will help us match you with the most suitable mentor or mentee.

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