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Exeter's Business and Finance Society (BFS) brings together like-minded individuals from all backgrounds and disciplines to develop their career aspirations and offer business insights, networking and opportunities in a social and fun manner! 🙌

We are Exeter's largest academic society, with over 1300+ members last year, but also an incredibly diverse member base studying an array of subjects.

The world of business and finance is broadening its scope beyond solely recruiting business school students, and so are we, with students studying STEM subjects, humanities and languages very well represented within our society.

Joining BFS is a great addition to your CV as you can demonstrate an active interest in the world of business and finance. The society offers a wealth of experiences that will provide you with plenty of material to talk about in interviews:

  • Annual Careers Dinner: A prestigious event where you can network with representatives from leading organisations across various industries, ranging from startup founders to professionals from McKinsey, Deloitte, J.P. Morgan, PwC and Microsoft. 
  • Networking: Engage with our sponsors and alumni, gaining valuable insights and connections to help propel your career,
  • Guest Speaker Talks: Attend exclusive talks and listen to guest speakers from leading firms talk about anything from current affairs to application advice.
  • Exeter Future Leaders Summit: Experience a dynamic conference-style event that offers an unparalleled opportunity to hear directly from some of the world’s most influential leaders. Last year, 19 senior professionals shared exclusive insights on cutting-edge topics such as AI, the Future of Work, and Private Markets & Investments, making it an event not to be missed.

 

Why Sign Up?

  • Opportunities Fair, an event that last year saw over 200 students learn about graduate, internship and placement opportunities
  • Office Visits & Alumni Drinks providing excellent industry insight and networking opportunities
  • Our extremely popular Winter and Spring Ball’s hosted in the Exeter Cathedral, both of which had over 120 attendees last year.
  • Incredibly well-attended social events throughout the year, giving you the chance to meet new faces and enjoy different themes over free refreshments (alcoholic or otherwise).
  • Intramural Sport (Cricket, Football and Netball), last year 100 students played sport for BFS every single week during term time.
  • Pro-Bono Consulting Offering, Exe-Consulting, last year over 180 students gained consulting experience for local businesses, charities and NGOs. 
  • European Excursion, BFS took over 40 of our members to Budapest for a fun weekend away!

Follow us on our socials to find out more about our socials and events! 🎉

BFS is proudly sponsored by AlphaSights, EY and the Money Maze Podcast for the 24/25 academic year. Please see our sponsor profiles below:

EY - https://www.ey.com/en_uk/careers

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

Whether you’re looking for work experience, studying towards an undergraduate degree, getting ready to graduate, or considering an alternative to university after you leave school, we have the opportunity for you.

Get to know us

We’re a professional services organisation that helps global companies make better decisions about business, finance, sustainability, and technology. We’re a group of over 400,000 talented people spanning the globe in more than 150 countries. Our four main business areas — Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax — transform how businesses work by providing innovative solutions and future-forward ideas.

Get to know yourself through a programme at EY

It’s okay to not know everything when it comes to your career, as it’s only just beginning. We’re here to support you! Our programmes enable you to supercharge your career and gain skills for life.

When you join us, you’ll make an impact from the get-go. It doesn’t matter if you join us for a two-day or three-year programme — we have opportunities to match your passion and strengths and we’ll equip you with the tools, networks and experiences you’ll need to shape your future with confidence. 

Are you keen to find out more about life at EY? Journey over to our EY Adventure Awaits interactive experience to hear from EY colleagues, discover fun zones full of information, and explore the benefits of a career with us. If you have a question you’d like answered, click here. Our team of EY Insiders are ready to share their experience of working at EY and provide practical tips on how to join us.
Start your career adventure with us and discover the possibilities — and your own potential — at EY.

 

AlphaSights - https://www.alphasights.com/careers/open-roles/

AlphaSights is a leading information services company that connects clients with experts across various industries. Think of them as a knowledge broker, facilitating access to a vast network of professionals with specialised insights.

 

Money Maze Podcast - https://www.moneymazepodcast.com/

Helping You Navigate the Investment and Business Maze

The world of finance has a huge impact on all of us. This show aims to explore and unravel some of the mysteries surrounding the investing business, via interviews with industry leaders.

Expect tips for mastering capital allocation, making better business decisions, strategies for taking your career to the next level, and revelatory profiles of leading figures in the sector!

 

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