Website: ubcfinanceclub.com

As a subsidiary of the University of British Columbia Alma Mater Society, the UBC Finance Club was constituted in 1989 and remains one of the UBC Sauder School of Business’s largest and oldest student clubs.

The UBC Finance Club has always been one of the key liaisons between the financial industry and its members. Hosting annual events such as the UBCFC Wine and Cheese and the UBC stock game, the UBC Finance Club has established these events as must-attend events in the calendar.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• Personal: Increase your soft skills and awareness of opportunities in the financial industry to guide your future.
• Professional: Build a professional network with the best people and institutions in finance.
• Academic: Utilize and reinforce the academic concepts learned in class in our competitions.

KEY EVENTS

Career Night

The Career Night is the biggest finance-focused career event in UBC and is geared towards senior students seeking employment. The Career Night is a one-night event, consisting of a networking session followed by dining in an intimate setting.

Mock Interviews

As part of our effort to provide opportunities for students in the financial industry, The UBC Finance Club, in collaboration with prominent industry partners, holds two mock interview sessions each year. Mock Interviews enjoy a very high demand from students, facilitating the process of relationship building and future career planning.

Company Visit

Company visits aim to present a realistic perspective of the obligations that particular positions in a firm involve. A small group of pre-selected students will visit the office of a partner firm where they are introduced to the office and the general environment of the firm.  The beginning is characterized by an introduction and tour by the company, in which students learn the specific responsibilities of the positions. In the second part, students are given a task similar to the responsibilities of a particular position and corporate partners monitor the students’ performance. Some of our members have indicated that company visits in particular have opened many doors to them and acted as a jumpstart in their career.

National Investment Banking Competition (NIBC)

The foundation of the competition was rooted to provide an opportunity for students to analyze a real-life case and to understand the intricacies of Investment Banking. It will assess the various desired qualities of an aspiring analyst. The competition also seeks to capture the essence of the Finance industry comprising: real world rigor, innovative thinking, and competitiveness. Lastly, the competition seeks to provide an opportunity to connect the upcoming generation with the industry through dialogue, network, and mentorship.

BC Portfolio Management Challenge

The BC Portfolio Management Challenge was borne from the annual UBC-SFU Stock Game originating 19 years ago. In 2002, the ‘Stock Game’ was developed into a portfolio management format, expecting to attract more than 20 institutions for 2009/2010. Students manage a hypothetical portfolio of $1 million which they invest for a 6 month term. Letters of Commendation will be awarded to those who are able to outperform a selected index during the challenge period.

Venture Capital and Private Equity Competition

The Venture Capital and Private Equity Competition (VCPE) connects UBC students with professionals from the fields of Venture Capital and Private Equity. This is a unique and new initiative in which students are assessed on their skills in private investment evaluation. Students will produce a valuation report which is then evaluated by venture capital professionals serving as judges for this competition.

Seminar Series

The UBC Finance Club holds several seminars throughout the fall and spring semesters. These seminars occur on campus with durations of 60 to 90 minutes, allowing for the delegate to speak about their practical experience in the respective field and participate in a question and answer period afterwards. Students and delegates alike are put at ease by the classroom like setting, facilitating fluid communication.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.ubcfinanceclub.com.