Bright Network Assure Your Future 2025
Unlock your career in finance at Assure Your Future! 🔓
Assure Your Future brings together ambitious students and top employers in the finance sector. Gain clear insight, expert career guidance and head-start in securing your first role. If you want to shape a strong application and build your professional network – this is the event for you. See if you're eligible to attend.
Date: 11th November 2025 (11.30-17.00)
Location: Virtual (Zoom Events)
👋 Employers you'll meet l 🗓️ Agenda | 🤝 DEI&B and accessibility
*Sponsorship opportunities with participating employers may be limited for attendees without the permanent right to work in the UK
Why attend
Learn from insightful panels
Hear from finance professionals about day-to-day roles, team expectations, and how to prepare now for success later.
Grow your professional network
Chat with senior and graduate-level representatives from leading finance firms. Ask your questions, explore opportunities and build your contacts.
Strengthen your applications
Leave with actionable feedback and techniques you can use immediately this application season.
Who can attend
UK university students graduating in 2026, 2027 or 2028 (or 2029 if already at university and on a four-year course)
Interested in a career in finance
Best suited to entry level candidates currently studying for their first undergraduate Bachelors degree or integrated Masters
Additional skills gained from extracurricular activities/work experience will be viewed favourably
Employers joining us
Schedule
11 Nov 2025
Icebreaker with the Student Leadership Board
Join on camera or using the chat to meet other attendees before the keynote begins
Welcome and keynote with EY
Hear from an Audit Partner at EY with over 20 years of experience.
Panel: From Spreadsheets to Strategy: Careers with Impact
Hear from senior leaders at Barclays, Cooper Parry, Deloitte, EY and KPMG.
Open Networking
Break
Panel: Decoded: Starting out in Audit, Tax & Assurance
Hear from recent graduates at National Audit Office, RSM and S&W.
Break
Skills session: Elevate Your Networking with EY
You’ll learn how to confidently network within your organisation, craft and deliver a compelling elevator pitch, and make the most of LinkedIn to build your personal brand.
Graduate Success Story with EY
Wrap up & Close
Frequently asked questions
Please note all timings on the agenda for Bright Network Assure Your Future correspond with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
If you have any questions about attending Bright Network Assure Your Future, we have gathered all the most frequently asked questions here.
For information on inclusivity measures at the event, take a look at the Assure Your Future resource hub.
You can also take a look at our Support Hub for further questions. If you require anything else, please get in touch with our Events Team - [email protected].
To confirm your place at the event, you may be contacted by call or text by the Bright Network team. Please make sure your details are all correct and up-to-date on your profile.
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