Durham University Finance Society

The largest student-led organisation at the University of Durham, providing a supportive community and finance related career opportunities for students studying all disciplines

Why join us?

Connecting top students with prestigious firms

Coordinating networking events throughout the year including company presentations, networking drinks, dinners and breakfasts

Advertising exciting and relevant opportunities to members through our social media pages and mailing list

Arranging trips to London with our sponsorship partners, increasing our members’ exposure

Supporting our members’ career development:

Organising student and industry panels to expose members to a broad range of careers within financial services

Offering CV reviews and workshops to members applying to Spring Weeks, Internships, Full Time jobs and other opportunities

Facilitating relationships through our active alumni network and mentorship scheme

Practical opportunities to engage with finance:

£3K fund actively investing in a range of sectors providing members with valuation and investment experience

Bi-weekly publications on financial transactions, equity research and wider market trends

Developing and deploying quantitative trading algorithms to trade, while monitoring risk and developing technical skills

Forming personal relations:

Termly social events to introduce non-finance students to the society and members

Annual ball organised alongside other University of Durham societies, increasing our cross-campus engagement

Alumni and DUFS members drinks arranged in the summer, while students are completing internships