CFA Society Australia
Finance & Investment Career Event 2026

Empowering future investment professionals

The CFA Society Australia Finance & Investment Career Event provides university students with a chance to connect with employers, gain valuable real-world insights into the investment industry and learn how to stand out among the crowd of candidates.

Position your firm in front of emerging investment talent from four leading Queensland universities and the CFA Program community. Join us for a day of networking, learning, and exploring opportunities in the finance industry.

Date: Thursday, 8 October
Venue: voco Brisbane City Centre

Sponsorship opportunity to promote your brand and access talent.

Showcase your brand to over 120 university students and CFA Program candidates pursuing careers in finance and investment. This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with students from:

Bond University
Griffith University
Queensland University of Technology
University of Queensland

CFA Institute Research Challenge Presentation

The event program will include the CFA Institute Research Challenge presentation, where one team from each of the four universities will present their research report, valuation, and investment recommendation on a selected ASX-listed company. A panel of local judges will assess each team’s presentation, and the winning team will advance to the CFA Institute Research Challenge Oceania Final Competition.