In school and thinking about a career in financial services? You could consider applying to take the Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance, available to those aged 14–19. You could also encourage your school to partake in teaching financial capability, a scheme offered by the Personal Finance Education Group (pfeg) and supported by the CISI.

If you have already started thinking about your career in financial services, the CISI will give you an insight into this industry.

In school and thinking about a career in financial services? You could consider applying to take the Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance, available to those aged 14–19. You could also encourage your school to partake in teaching financial capability, a scheme offered by the Personal Finance Education Group (pfeg) and supported by the CISI.

As you approach the stage where you decide what job you would like to do, let the CISI guide you through the different roles available in financial services.

Leaving school and wishing to embark on a career in financial services? You could consider applying for an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are available to those aged 16+ and are usually undertaken within employment.

If you are just starting out in your career, find out more about the range of qualifications and job roles available to you.

In college and looking for a career in financial services? Consider taking the Introduction to Investment: The Foundation Qualification. This is currently being offered in a number of colleges around the UK, with some colleges offering the option of work placement schemes with top investment banks.

Choosing your career path can be very complex, especially if you are not sure what you want to do. The CISI Careers Information Centre will provide you with an overview of the financial services industry.

Did you know that, on passing a CISI-recognised Masters programme at one of the universities selected by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) as Centres of Excellence, you will be eligible for the award of the CISI Diploma (now known as the CISI Masters programme) without having to take any of the CISI’s own exams?

The CISI has also set up, with these Centres of Excellence and other educational establishments with which we have close links, an Educational Trust for the awarding of scholarships.

Graduates looking to embark on a career in financial services? The CISI Career Information Centre can give you the help and advice you need. Highlighted in this area you will find information on key skills and requirements and on the graduate recruitment application process, as well as links to firms offering recruitment, plus profiles of recent graduates.

Find out more about the financial services industry and the various graduate schemes available.

Looking to change your career for a career in financial services? Take a look at the range of qualifications offered by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI). The CISI is the largest and most widely respected professional body for those who work in the securities and investment industry. You can enhance your employability by becoming a member of the CISI.

Whether you know what you want to do or not, the CISI Careers Information Centre will provide you with all you need to make an informed decision about finding the right career.

Are you an experienced professional and looking to enhance your career? You may wish to look at becoming a Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & investment (CISI). The CISI is the largest and most widely respected professional body for those who work in the securities and investment industry. Being a member of the CISI offers you a variety of professional and non-professional benefits, as well as access to our continuing professional development (CPD) scheme, which will assist you in keeping up-to-date with a very fast-changing industry.

As an experienced professional, find out how you can broaden your knowledge, experience and skills through continuing professional development.