Venue Info
MAL B29, Malet Street, Birkbeck, University of London, London WC1E 7HX
BBKSU Finance Association Taster: The £10K Challenge!
MAL B29, London
Free
Birkbeck Students' Union
Category
Welcome/Freshers
Social Mixers and Networking
Join the brand-new Birkbeck SU Finance Association and manage a simulated £10k investment portfolio, learn about the BFA's plans for the year, and test your knowledge in a careers myth-busting quiz at our interactive taster session.
The £10K Challenge, BFA Taster Session
📍 Malet St, MAL B29
🗓️ Tuesday 6 October 2026
🕒 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Join the Birkbeck Finance Association for an hour of interactive, beginner-friendly activities. Whether you're aiming for a career in finance or consulting, or just want to learn more about the industry, this session is for you.
Icebreaker and mingle: kick off the session and meet the room
Meet the BFA: an introduction to who we are, our vision for the future, and our upcoming partnerships with firms and sponsors working with us to create opportunities for students
The £10K Challenge: pair up and manage a simulated investment portfolio, deciding how to allocate it across real companies, then see how your choices would have played out
Careers myth-busting quiz: a fast-paced round tackling common misconceptions about breaking into finance and consulting
This session is open to all students, regardless of prior finance knowledge or experience. Come along, make friends and have fun!