Explore early finance careers with ICAN
The Investment Career Accelerator Network – a free resource hub open to all students and graduates.
Discover and prepare for a finance career
Whether you’re curious about finance or ready to make your mark, your journey starts here. Created by CFA Institute – global leaders in investment education – the Investment Career Accelerator Network (ICAN) is a free career resource for students and graduates. Through practical resources and an interactive quiz, ICAN empowers you to navigate your career journey with confidence.
Why join ICAN
Career clarity
Discover your path in finance 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.
Built to grow with you
As ICAN expands with resources to support your growth, so will your readiness for what’s next 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
The world of finance has opportunities for everyone. Discover different career pathways and learn more about early career roles.
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Keep checking in
The finance industry is constantly evolving. So is ICAN. Over time we’ll add more free finance career support for students to guide you on your 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, and student 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 you find out whether you'll feel at home. 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 free hub, open to all students considering a career in finance. You don’t need to be a CFA Institute member to join or be currently studying a finance-related qualification.
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.
Coming soon to ICAN
ICAN will grow alongside you. In the future, you will have access to...
More career resources
Understand the full range of finance roles, from asset management to fintech. Get expert advice on how to break in and stand out.
The finance learning hub
Master the fundamentals of finance with curated materials, videos, and explainers. Designed to help you build skills at your own pace.
Interactive quizzes
Test your understanding and track your progress with short, bite-sized knowledge checks. A great way to stay sharp as you explore career paths.