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 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 and alumni across the industry.
LEARNING & WORKSHOPS
Build practical, technical skills and knowledge beyond lectures.
NETWORKING
Meet professionals, alumni and ambitious students from across Bath.
STUDENT-LED OPPORTUNITIES
Get involved, apply what you learn and take real responsibility.
Our activities span areas including investment banking, asset management, private equity, consulting, fintech and the wider financial services industry.
OUR VALUES
CURIOSITY
Ask questions and explore ideas.
COLLABORATION
Learn together and test your thinking.
ADAPTABILITY
Stay open and keep building new skills.
JUDGEMENT
Weigh it up, then act with conviction.
WHY JOIN BFS?
No finance background needed. BFS is open to students from every degree and background, and membership is completely free.
Being a member gives you the chance to:
Explore careers across financeLearn from industry professionals and alumni
Build your professional network
Boost your CV with real industry experience
GET IN TOUCH
Come along to our events, meet the BFS community, and stay connected for our latest opportunities.
Email: su-bfs@bath.ac.uk
Membership is free. Everyone is welcome.