Future IM/Pact

Read Yolanda's latest blog where she explores the research-backed power of resilience and its role in thriving in a competitive industry. Discover how building self-awareness and self-worth can help you navigate challenges, stay focused, and unlock your full potential. A must-read for anyone aiming to excel in their career! Read now: https://hubs.ly/Q02_l3hN0

Reminder! Applications for the QIC 2025 Internship Program close on 5 January 2025. With the holiday season in full swing, don't forget to get your application in. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience with one of Australia’s leading investment firms. Based in Brisbane, this 12-week internship offers experience working on real-world projects, developing your technical skills and building connections that could launch your career. Plus, it’s a potential stepping stone to a graduate role with QIC in 2026! Key information: * Eligibility: Penultimate (2024) or final-year (2025) university students * Applications close: 5 January 2025 * Location: Brisbane, QLD APPLY NOW and be sure to mention your Future IM/Pact connection to stand out! https://hubs.ly/Q02_cW5z0 #Futureimpact #QIC #QICInternship #InvestmentManagement #InternshipOpportunities #UniversityStudents

Meet Grace Ji, a talented university student studying Aerospace engineering and finance, with career aspirations in investment management and finance. Grace was a stand-out in our 2024 Mentoring Circle with Colonial First State and shares her experience and her goals for the future. Read Grace's profile here: https://hubs.ly/Q02_lyLY0

Applications for the QIC 2025 Internship Program are now open! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience with one of Australia’s leading investment firms. Over 12 exciting weeks in Brisbane, QLD, you’ll work on real-world projects, develop technical skills, and build connections that could launch your career. Plus, it’s a potential stepping stone to a graduate role with QIC in 2026! What QIC is looking for: * Analytical problem-solver * Passion for financial markets * Team player and communicator * Eager to learn and grow Key dates: * Applications close: 5 January 2025 * Eligibility: Penultimate (2024) or final-year (2025) students Apply now and mention your Future IM/Pact connection to stand out! https://hubs.ly/Q02_c4RN0 Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Take the first step toward your dream career in investment management today! #Futureimpact #QIC #QICInternship #InvestmentManagement #InternshipOpportunities #UniversityStudents

We've wrapped up our first ever podcast series, The Inner Game, and what an incredible journey it’s been! Our founder, Yolanda Beattie, had the pleasure of speaking with some of the most inspiring investors, uncovering their fascinating career and life stories. From surprising career paths to powerful lessons learned along the way, each episode is packed with insights and tips for anyone aspiring to thrive in investing. If you haven’t listened yet, now’s the perfect time to binge all seven episodes. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and motivated! Listen now: https://hubs.ly/Q02-sC8g0 Thanks again to our fantastic guests: Sonia Baillie from Aware Super, Jody Fitzgerald from Australian Retirement Trust, Hamish Corlett from TDM Growth Partners, Maria Donnelly from Aware Super, Tom Stewart from Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC), Guneet Rana from Colonial First State and Kellie Wood from Schroders.

We love seeing our partners sharing insights into their successes, especially when its linked to what makes them unique. Recently Nick Griffin, CIO of our partner Munro Partners sat down with The Australian Financial Review to share why he's confident their climate fund is now firmly Trump-proof. Munro Partners on LinkedIn: This climate fund returned 74pc while preparing for Trump https://hubs.ly/Q02YhTdB0 #investmentmanagement #superfunds #fundsmanagement #investing #assetmanagement #futureimpact #diversity #inclusion

Congratulations to our YourEDGE investment case winner, Marija Stojanovic. Over the last six months, 20 talented women participated in our YourEDGE mentoring and advocacy program, designed to help them stand out as future investment talent. Through 1:1 mentorship with professional investors and tailored skill-building, they worked tirelessly to prepare and present investment cases to our panel of industry judges, showcasing their investment acumen and raising their visibility with leading investment firms. Marija’s winning investment thesis on Kogan impressed the judges with its depth, innovative analysis and clear communication. A huge thank you must also go to Marija’s mentor, Paul Docherty, for providing such valuable guidance and support. Our other finalists - Rachael Jones, Alicia Sun, and Shelley George CFA MAICD - also delivered outstanding cases, making the judges’ decision incredibly tough. The calibre of presentations across both the heats and finals was exceptional, and every participant should be extremely proud of their hard work and achievements. Thank you to our mentors, who generously offered their time and expertise to empower the next generation of female investors. This program wouldn’t have been possible without your support. Future IM/Pact's mentoring programs are all about creating opportunities for women to expand their networks and launch their investing careers. We’re excited to continue evolving our programs next year so we attract and retain even more great female talent to the industry. Participants: Alicia Sun, Celine Woldring, Eliza Newman, CFA, Evelyn Garrido, Lynn Yap, Monique Spurr, Shelley George, Yajie Zhang, Jacqueline Osborne, CFA, Ria Singh, Jianlan Cui, Noor N., Rachael Jones, Katherine Duong, Star Vrenelli C., Marija Stojanovic, Rashmi M., Terry Kim, Yeukayi Kadzere, Jia Xie, CFA Mentors: John Purtell, Will Allen, Eliza Clarke, Ben L., Ali Parker, Robert Graham-Smith, Zeljka Black, CFA, Brett Backhouse, Bettina Lung, Natalie Tam, CFA, Hamish Church, Joycelin Sim, Stuart Simmons, Paris Hall, Edward Given, Paul Docherty, William Nason CA, Lucy Liu, Tracey Duff GAICD, John Iles, CFA

AI was a hot topic this year, particularly in our university student mentoring circles, with many wondering what impact AI would have on firms within the investment ecosystem. Sally Collins COO of our partner Aware Super recently sat down with AFR to discuss the unique opportunity it presents. #investmentmanagement #superfunds #fundsmanagement #investing #assetmanagement #futureimpact #diversity #inclusion Aware Super on LinkedIn: AI, with its transformative capabilities, presents a unique opportunity to… https://hubs.ly/Q02Y8r710

Is your organisation looking for ways to invest in your high-potential, mid-level female investors in 2025? Over 4 months, LevelUP supports female investors with 6+ years of investing experience to chart their path to a senior investment role. LevelUP also offers senior female investors an easy, impactful way to give back to the industry they love, and support the next generation of female investment leaders as a role model and mentor on the program. Want to know more? 👉 Register for the info session on 28 November, 10:00-10:45am: https://hubs.ly/Q02Z7rbp0 👉 Book a call with Yolanda to discuss the program: https://hubs.ly/Q02Z7Nyh0 👉 Visit our website for all the details: https://hubs.ly/Q02Z7xDV0 👉 Check out the amazing mentors in our current program. 2025 mentors announced soon: https://hubs.ly/Q02Z7MJ10

What does it take to build a 20+ year career in investment management while navigating market volatility, self-doubt, and balancing a high-energy career with family life? In this episode of The Inner Game, Yolanda chats with Kellie Wood, Head of Fixed Income Australia at Schroders, to uncover the lessons, challenges, and triumphs behind her incredible career journey. From the power of mentorship to leading with authenticity, Kellie shares how she built a successful career while empowering others along the way. This conversation is filled with insights on overcoming obstacles, embracing personal growth, and leading with conviction - perfect for women looking to thrive in the world of investment management. As we wrap up our first podcast series, we’d like to thank our guests for sharing their career and life stories so candidly: Sonia Baillie, Jody Fitzgerald, Hamish Corlett, Maria Donnelly, Tom Stewart, Guneet Rana, Kellie Wood. The Inner Game is all about showcasing inspiring investors who are leading with intention, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence, and Kellie’s story is the perfect way to wrap up this journey. Stay tuned for season 2 next year! Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gyPy-cSf Watch all 7 episodes here: https://lnkd.in/gxaqVbtD