Find Your Financial niche
MBA Financial Services Fast Track Conference
At our one-and-a-half-day MBA Financial Services Fast Track Conference, you will explore endless financial career possibilities — from investment and private wealth management to investment banking and portfolio management.
How can you fast track your career in finance? Seize this opportunity to find out!
- Gain early exposure to leading financial firms before you hit campus in the fall.
- Learn about what financial services entails and the unique industry opportunities.
- Create meaningful connections with peers from other highly-ranked business schools.
- Hear from women leaders who will share tips for being successful in the challenging, but rewarding world of financial services.
Who
Where
Registration
When
Cost
Travel stipends of up to $100 are available; see below for details.
Hear from conference attendees
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“Please continue offering this conference, it was incredible for me as a woman of color who thought this only in dreams and now sees it feasible. Thank you for your hard work.”
- Jennifer Betancur
MBA Candidate at Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business) -
“My time at the 2023 Forté MBA Financial Services FAST Track Conference left an indelible mark on me, both personally and professionally. It ignited my fervor for investment banking, opened doors to unprecedented opportunities, fostered deep networking connections, provided invaluable insights, and surpassed all initial expectations. I am truly grateful for this experience and many more to come.”
- Taania Khan
MBA Candidate at Columbia Business School
Conference Details
Event Highlights
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1Voices From the Top executive panel
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2Focused networking with finance leaders
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3Financial service showcases in asset management, private wealth, and investment banking
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4Industry insight from associate- and VP-level MBA alumni
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5A community of supportive, like-minded women and allies
All sessions are in Eastern Standard Time Zone.
Full view session descriptions.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
8:30 am - 3:45 pm
Check-In
8:30 am - 3:45 pm
Breakfast and Peer Networking
8:30 - 9:30 am
Pre-Conference Session: Financial Services 101 (Optional)
9:30 - 10:30 am
Break
10:30 - 10:45 am
Pre-Conference Session: Financial Services 101 (Optional)
10:45 - 11:45 am
Lunch and Peer Networking
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Conference Opening Session - Welcome/Overview
12:45 - 1:15 pm
Executive Panel: Voices From The Top
1:15 - 2:15 pm
Building Your Network and Pitching Yourself
2:15 - 3:45 pm
Break
3:45 - 4:00 pm
An Inside View of the Recruitment Process (Roundtable)
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Breakfast and Peer Networking
8:30 - 9:30 am
Finding A Fit: Building A Career Path in Finance
9:30 - 10:30 am
Break
10:30 - 10:45 am
Accelerating Achievement: Developing Skills for Success in Finance
10:45 - 11:45 am
Lunch and Peer Networking
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Climbing the Ladder: Strategies for Women’s Upward Mobility in Financial Services
12:45 - 1:45 pm
Break
1:45 - 2:00 pm
Networking Reception
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Closing Remarks
4:00 - 4:15 pm
Forté MBA Financial Services Fast Track Conference attendees from Forté MBA partner schools are eligible for a stipend to help offset the transportation and lodging costs associated with attendance. Stipends are limited and only available for attendees who have traveled more than 50 miles to attend.
Reimbursement amounts are capped at a maximum of $100 and will in no case exceed the actual costs paid by a participant for their travel and lodging. The amount payable will be calculated according to the following policy.
Air, Bus, or Rail Travel
Long-distance travel costs associated with airfare, bus, or rail travel are eligible for reimbursement. Travel must occur within one day in advance and one day following the conference. Costs of travel outside of May 12-14, 2025 are generally excluded. If you extend your stay, verification will be required to show that the actual travel cost is equal to or less than if you traveled within 24 hours of the conference.
New York City Area Airport Options:
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Car Travel
Attendees choosing to drive to and from the conference from their current U.S. residence are eligible for mileage reimbursement. You must provide proof of distance in the form of a Google or Apple map that shows the distance from your current residence to the conference location. Mileage reimbursement may be disbursed according to the following limits:
- 200-300 miles traveled: $100
- 100-199 miles traveled: $75
- 50-99 miles traveled: $50
Expenses incurred for travel in and around the city in which the conference is being held (i.e. taxis, buses, ride shares) ARE NOT eligible for reimbursement. Travel expenses to and from airports, train, or bus stations are also excluded from reimbursement.
Lodging
The travel stipend can also be used to cover lodging costs related to your attendance at the Forté MBA Financial Services Fast Track Conference. All expenses must be documented by a receipt indicating full payment. Accommodations eligible for expense reimbursement include hotels, motels, hostels, Airbnb, and other commercially established and regulated home-sharing sites (i.e. Vrbo, HomeAway, etc.). Reimbursements will not be given for non-commercial establishments.
Lodging fees will only be reimbursed for the following nights: May 12-13, 2025
Process
All reimbursement applications and receipts must be received by Forté no later than two weeks after the conference. All reimbursements will be processed after the conclusion of the conference and within one month of receipt. Reimbursement applications received after the deadline will not be processed.
- MBA Financial Services Fast Track Reimbursement Deadline: May 29, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET
The following information and documentation must be provided by the participant:
- Completed reimbursement form (provided via email after completion of conference attendee survey)
- Uploaded images of all receipts
- Valid receipts must include the name of the entity providing the goods/service, the dates, the price paid, and proof of payment
Please note: Any errors or incomplete information (i.e. name, mailing address, etc.) may result in delays to your reimbursement.
To be eligible for the travel stipend you must:
- Have traveled more than 50 miles to attend the conference
- Attend the entire conference program
- Thoughtfully complete the attendee survey which will be emailed to you after the event; instructions on submitting your expenses will be viewable after completion of this brief survey
Once reimbursement applications are reviewed and approved, eligible attendees will be reimbursed through Bill.com. Eligible attendees may receive an invitation from Bill.com to register for electronic bank deposits of their reimbursement. If you prefer a live check, you may ignore the invitation. No reimbursements will be dispersed through Venmo, Cashapp, or other online sites.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Forté MBA Programs Team with any questions.
SPONSORS
Thanks to our 2025 Sponsors. Please contact Rachel Harrington for sponsorship opportunities.
