Explore early finance careers with ICAN
The Investment Career Accelerator Network – a free resource hub open to all students and recent graduates.
Discover and prepare for a finance career
Curious about finance or ready to make your mark? Your journey starts with ICAN. Created by CFA Institute – global leaders in investment education – ICAN is a free career resource for students and recent graduates. Join today and sign in to access early-career guidance, confidence-building interactive tools, plus student-focused events and challenges.
Why join ICAN
Career clarity
7 out of 10 students say ICAN has boosted their career confidence since joining. Discover your own path in finance in a way that feels authentic from the start.
Personalized recommendations
Explore early career finance paths and roles that match your unique strengths and values.
Guidance from a global leader
With decades of shaping finance leaders, CFA Institute provides the knowledge and tools you need to accelerate your success.
Make industry connections
Learn about upcoming events where you can build your professional network and gain real-world insight into working in finance.
Find your fit with the ICAN Finance Career Quiz
Uncover where you might belong in the dynamic world of finance. The quiz pieces together your skills, strengths, passions and values, focusing your career exploration with a personalized pathway.
How ICAN works
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Create an account
Joining ICAN is completely free. Tell us a few details about yourself, and we’ll set up your account in minutes.
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Take the quiz
When you join, start with the ICAN Finance Career Quiz. In just a few minutes, you’ll get personalized suggestions for career pathways that match your interests.
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Explore early career roles & events
The world of finance has opportunities for everyone. Discover different pathways, learn about early career roles, and build industry-ready skills.
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Keep checking in
As the finance industry constantly evolves, so do we. Stick with ICAN to access student events and receive more support to guide you on your career journey.
Get ready for your future
ICAN gives you a clear starting point into finance. From here, you can dive deeper with exclusive resources, competitions that sharpen your skills, plus perks – all designed to fast-track your future career. Join now, come back anytime.
Thoughts from students
Frequently asked questions
The growing investment industry welcomes all backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets to drive change. ICAN can help discover which path is the right fit. This career resource hub has been created so you can confidently explore different careers in finance. If you decide it is the right path for you, you can find out what next steps to take to launch your career.
ICAN is a career hub open to all students and recent graduates considering a career in finance. You don’t need to be a CFA Institute member or currently studying for a finance-related qualification to sign up for a free account.
When you log into ICAN, you will be able to access tools and information about different areas of finance and early career roles. The career quiz is a good starting point, as this will reveal which career pathway best matches your skills, values, and interests.