BFS brings finance closer through industry conversations, rigorous learning, practical experiences and a community that shares knowledge openly.
OUR VISION
A COMMUNITY THAT SHAPES HOW THE NEXT GENERATION OF FINANCE THINKS.
We want Bath Finance Society to be a place where ambitious students develop the judgement, curiosity and conviction to build meaningful careers in finance.
We want our members to:
UNDERSTAND IT.
QUESTION IT.
CONTRIBUTE TO IT.
OUR MISSION
WE BRING FINANCE CLOSER.
Through conversations with people who have built careers in the industry, rigorous learning, practical experiences and a community that shares knowledge openly, we give students the opportunity to engage with finance beyond the classroom.
We create places to learn.
Places to question.
Places to meet the people shaping the industry.
And places to begin building something of your own.
WHAT WE DO
BFS creates opportunities for students to explore finance through:
INDUSTRY CONVERSATIONS
Hear directly from professionals, alumni and people working across the financial services industry.
LEARNING & WORKSHOPS
Build your understanding of finance and develop practical and technical skills beyond the classroom.
NETWORKING
Meet professionals, alumni and ambitious students from across the University of Bath.
STUDENT-LED OPPORTUNITIES
Get involved in initiatives that allow you to apply what you learn, take responsibility and develop alongside the society.
Our activities span areas including investment banking, asset management, private equity, consulting, fintech and the wider financial services industry.
OUR VALUES
CURIOSITY: BE INQUISITIVE.
Ask questions, explore ideas and seek the reasoning behind what you see. Every question is an opportunity to understand more.
COLLABORATION: LEARN TOGETHER.
Share perspectives, test your thinking and learn from the people around you. Better conversations create better understanding.
ADAPTABILITY: KEEP EVOLVING.
Finance is changing rapidly. Stay open, build new skills and evolve with the world around you.
JUDGEMENT: MAKE THE CALL.
Bring curiosity, learning, collaboration and adaptability together to assess the situation, weigh the evidence and act with conviction.
WHY JOIN BFS?
OPEN TO EVERYONE.
You do not need to study finance or have previous experience to join BFS. We welcome students from all degree disciplines and backgrounds.
Membership is completely free.
Whether you are exploring finance for the first time, preparing for a career in the industry or simply curious to learn more, BFS gives you the opportunity to:
- Explore careers across finance
- Learn from industry professionals and alumni
- Develop practical and technical skills
- Build your professional network
- Meet like-minded students
- Gain exposure to different areas of the industry
- Develop personally, socially and professionally
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Come along to our events, meet the BFS community and start exploring what finance has to offer.
Follow @bathfinancesociety on Instagram and stay connected with BFS for our latest events, opportunities and initiatives.
Membership is free. Everyone is welcome.