DeGroote Finance & Investment Council

08/12/2024

08/06/2024

DO YOU WANT TO BREAK INTO FINANCE? 📈

Swipe for the best tips and tricks, and head to the bio to read the NEW First-Year Guide! 🎉

             

08/01/2024

COMING TO DEGROOTE THIS FALL? ‼️🦅

Keep an eye out for our general membership and application forms opening up later this month! Don’t miss the chance to meet us at our booth during Welcome Week.

05/22/2024

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ We’re gearing up for the 7th Annual Bay Street Games on June 12th! Our team, including Areebah Khan, Ava Koo, Sara Clarke, Eduardo Rios, Redon Fazliu, and Rick Chang, is ready to take on a series of fitness challenges and compete for the title of Bay Street’s Fittest Firm. It’s going to be an exciting day of teamwork and effort!

💪 We need your help to reach our $6,000 fundraising goal! Every dollar we raise supports the Capitalize for Kids Foundation, enhancing kids’ mental health services across Canada. Your support will have a direct impact on improving the lives of children and their families.

❤️ Click the link in our bio to donate! Your contribution, no matter the size, makes a huge difference. Join us in building a brighter, healthier future for kids!

02/20/2024

Hear from the incredible Women of DFIC sharing their experiences 💼🌟 Don’t miss out on the Women in Finance Accelerator Program and the chance to "accelerate" your career!

The program offers mentorship from both upper-year students and industry professionals alongside exclusive networking and educational opportunities.

02/20/2024

Hear from the incredible Women of DFIC sharing their experiences 💼🌟 Don’t miss out on the Women in Finance Accelerator Program and the chance to "accelerate" your career!

The program offers mentorship from both upper-year students and industry professionals alongside exclusive networking and educational opportunities.

02/01/2024

Elevate your elevator pitch with the virtual “Tell me about yourself” workshop hosted by OTPP! Whether you’re looking for an internship or wanting to perfect your interview skills, sign up through link in bio!

01/30/2024

Curious about a “day in the life” at CPP Investments? Come hear firsthand from professionals such as: Florence Kuan on Real Estate Investments, Arielle Lynn on Growth Equity, and Nadine Soliman on the Active Equities team!

Huge thanks to for sponsoring at the gold tier and championing diversity. Don't miss out!

01/29/2024

📊 Join us for the 2024 Intercollegiate Stock Pitch Competition, hosted by the DeGroote Finance & Investment Council! Calling all undergraduate students from across Canada, get ready to showcase your financial prowess on March 22nd, 2024. Whether you're pitching a long or short strategy, remember to select a North American or European equity with a market cap exceeding $250M. 📈

💼Gather your dream team of 1-4 students from the same or different universities, armed with a concise pitch deck of 10 slides or less (excluding the title and appendix slides). This highly anticipated event attracts talented individuals from top business schools across the nation, offering you a platform to shine.

🚀At DFIC, we believe in fostering growth and innovation in finance. Our dedicated organizing committee is determined to curate a dynamic and rewarding experience for all participants, so prepare to be challenged and inspired! Together, let's create waves in the world of finance.

🏆Stay tuned as we unveil our esteemed sponsors and judges in the coming weeks! The top-performing teams will not only bag generous cash prizes but also gain invaluable exposure with our esteemed firm partners. So mark your calendars for March 22nd, 2024. The competition will take place in Toronto.

👉 To submit your pitch or dive into further details, make sure to check out our linktree. Let's embark on this exhilarating journey together!

11/29/2023

💼 Hey DeGroote! We’re excited to announce our panelists for our upcoming Intro to Careers panel happening virtually Thursday, November 30th!

Join us to hear from these amazing panelists as they share their insights on their journeys to successful careers in finance.

Marco Martino-Coons, Roberto Rossi, Meaghan Moore and Mitchel Smith all began their studies at DeGroote, and have since gone on to pursue successful careers in finance.

Don’t miss your chance to network with these professionals, and gain valuable career insights!

RSVP through the link in our bio!

11/23/2023

✅ Are you curious about the different pathways you can take as a student interested in finance? If yes, don’t miss out on our Intro to Careers series happening next week!

On November 28th from 5:30-6:30 pm (in-person) we will be hosting an educational session where interested students can learn all about the multitude of career paths in finance.

On November 30th from 5:30-6:30 pm (virtual), we will be hosting a career panel where DFIC and DeGroote alum will share their insights and knowledge about their careers in finance.

These two events are ones you definitely don’t want to miss out on, and you can RSVP to both events through the link in our bio!

Please note that this event is only open to DFIC members.

11/18/2023

💡Join us on November 21st to hear from DFIC and DeGroote alumn, Wynette Wong share her insights on networking, resumes, and cover letters!

The session will be hosted virtually, from 5:30-6:45pm. Join us to learn exactly how to land a summer internship position, and how to stand out at networking events!

This event is open to DFIC members only.

Register through the link in our bio, and we hope to see you there!

09/12/2023

📢JOIN US THIS THURSDAY!!!

DFIC just launched a new initiative, our Women in Finance Accelerator Program (WFA). This innovative program aims to increase diversity, enhance opportunities for students through access to exclusive networking and speaker sessions, and provide student and professional mentors for first and second year female-identifying students. This year-long program will equip you with the skills you need to succeed in the industry. Learn more about this program and meet women from DFIC at our WFA Info Session, hosted on September 14th from 7-8 PM at PGCLL 124.

Register with the link in our bio - looking forward to seeing you there!

09/11/2023

✅ Open to ALL STUDENTS with NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED!

If you’re looking for more information about the DeGroote Finance & Investment Council, what our plans are for the year, or have questions about the positions we’re hiring for, then attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM). It will be hosted TODAY from 5:30 - 7:30 PM EST in the CIBC Hall room 319, located on the 3rd floor of the McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC).

RVSP at the link in our bio - we’ll see you later this evening!

09/08/2023

✨Calling all first and second year female students interested in finance! DFIC just launched our newest initiative, our Women in Finance Accelerator Program (WFA). This innovative program aims to increase diversity, enhance opportunities for students through access to exclusive networking and speaker sessions, and provide mentorship for female-identifying students interested in finance. This year-long program will equip you with the skills you need to succeed in finance.

Learn more about this program and meet women from DFIC at our WFA Info Session, hosted on September 14th from 7-8 PM at PGCLL 124.

Registration link is in our bio. We look forward to seeing you there!

09/07/2023

📢 If you’re looking to learn more about the DeGroote Finance & Investment Council, what we have to offer you this year, or have questions about the positions we’re hiring for, then attend our Annual
General Meeting (AGM) next Monday, Sept. 11th.

DFIC’s AGM will be held in the CIBC Hall room 319, located on the 3rd floor of the McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC). We can’t wait to see you there!

09/06/2023

🔥 We're hiring at DFIC, and we want YOU to join our team!

Are you interested in INVESTING or FINANCE?

If yes, then join a group of ambitious students and learn skills that can help you land a top finance internship. Whether you're a passionate investor or are completely new to finance, there's a place for you in our club! We are DeGroote's #1 and largest club and we are the only club that provides experiential learning opportunities through managing real money.

The roles we are hiring for this year include:

- Analyst Program

- Accelerator Program

- Women in Finance Accelerator Program

- Quantitative Strategies

- Multi-Asset Strategies

- Private Capital

- Marketing

- Recruitment

- Corporate Relations

Position descriptions are included in our hiring form.

If you can picture yourself in any of the above roles, then what are you waiting for? Apply through the link in our bio!

The deadline to apply is September 19th at 11:59pm EST - DON'T MISS OUT!!!

07/21/2023

🎙️Don’t miss out on the latest episode of the DFIC podcast: From Croatia to Canada, where we chat with Andrea Topić, Director of Regulatory and Optimization at National Bank Financial.

💼 In this episode, Andrea shares her wealth of knowledge and recounts the challenges and triumphs of the industry. Andrea discusses her background, work culture differences between Europe and Canada and offers inspiring and empowering advice for young professionals.

📢 Tune in to the DFIC podcast now! Whether you are a finance enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of finance, this thoughtful discussion is not to be missed. Check out the link in our bio!