Call for Volunteers

Committees with open positions:

Careers Committee
University Relations Committee
Professional Learning Committee

Volunteers are vital to us providing valuable services to our members. Browse below to find and apply for an opportunity that fits your interests, competencies, and availability. You can volunteer in many ways, from short term project based opportunities to committee appointments. Duration of engagement: minimum 1 year (prolongation to the second year possible) starting in spring 2024.

Application Deadline: 28 February 2024.

Volunteers benefits include:

Gain recognition within the CFA community.
Expand professional networks with highly engaged professionals.
Build on existing competencies and develop new skills.
Enhance your resume with experience within a globally recognized organization and,
Contribute to the future of your profession.

Volunteer Position: Careers Committee

Join the Careers Committee as a great way to contribute to the CFA community!
Volunteers are vital to providing valuable services to our members. Joining our Careers Committee can offer you an interesting opportunity to engage that fits your interests and competencies.

Your benefits as a Careers Committee member:

• Shaping the offering and organization of the Careers Committee
• Broaden professional network
• Gaining visibility and recognition within the CFA community
• Build on existing competencies and develop new skills
• Broaden your own knowledge and experience
• Networking within the CFA professional organization
• Contribute to the future of your profession

Careers Committee member roles / responsibilities:

• You will contribute to the development of the career offering of CFA Society Switzerland
• You will co-create new initiatives of the Careers Committee
• You will also have a chance to support, and make an impact on our existing initiatives, in particular: Mentoring Program and Career Paths
• You will research and identify topics relevant for the finance profession from the career’s perspective

Careers Committee member requirements:

• You are enthusiastic about career-oriented topics
• You are willing to contribute to the Careers Committee over the course of the next 2 years (with a prolongation possibility)
• You are motivated and would like to add value for our members
• You enjoy planning events and you are not shying away from public speaking
• You are creative, communicative and you bring ideas to the table
• You are available 3-4 hours a month for a volunteer work

Learn more about the Candidates Committee here: Careers Committee - CFA Society Switzerland

Apply for a position on Career Committee

The deadline for applications is 28 February 2024.

Volunteer Position: Mentoring Program Careers Committee 2024

Join the Careers Committee’s Mentoring Program Team as a great way to contribute to the CFA community!
Volunteers are vital to us providing valuable services to our members. Joining our Careers Committee’s Mentoring Program Team can offer you an interesting opportunity to engage that fits your interests and competencies.

Your benefits as a Careers Committee member:

Careers Committee Mentoring Program member roles / responsibilities:

• You will contribute to the development and expansion of our Mentoring Program
• You will support matchmaking of mentees with mentors
• You will contribute to the organization of the events associated with the Mentoring Program
• You will support communication between the Careers Committee and the participants in the Program
• You will have a chance to get involved in other initiatives of the Career Committee

Careers Committee Mentoring Program Team member requirements:

• You are enthusiastic about mentoring
• You are willing to devote time to the volunteering in April and May when the team is preparing for the new edition of the Program and c. 1-2h a month over the course of the remainder of the year
• You enjoy working with data
• You are motivated and would like to add value for our members
• You are creative, communicative and you bring ideas to the table
• You are willing to contribute to the Careers Committee’s Mentoring Program over the course of the next 2 years (with a prolongation possibility)

Learn more about the Candidates Committee here: Careers Committee - CFA Society Switzerland

Apply for a position at the Career Committee Mentoring Program

The deadline for applications is 28 February 2024.

Volunteer Position: University Relations Committee

The University Relations Committee’s mission is to foster relations with major universities and universities of applied sciences, thereby supporting CFA Institute’s overall mission to serve clients and society.

We are looking for new members (1–2) to support some of committee’s activities:

Key Account Management support to cover schools (University of Fribourg, FHNW), particularly with respect to the University Affiliation Program, but also generally maintains relationships with the leadership (dean, president). Focus on the faculty of economics / BA
Position CFA and its other credentialing programs as a key continuing education after the Bachelor or Master program, across all areas of study
Active and proactive provisioning of guest speakers and practitioner teaching staff (e.g. lecturer) to relevant professors
Selectively hold guest lectures in their own area of expertise
Active involvement in university activities (e.g. Dies Academicus, graduation ceremonies, important meetings)
Marketing of CFA brand and all credentialing programs (presentations, information sessions, flyers) covering all faculties
Promotes and supports the CFA Institute Research Challenge in Switzerland
Selectively partners up with other professional bodies on a local level

Requirements

CFA charterholder and member of CFA Society Switzerland; Master degree or higher

Junior or senior professional profile
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Optional: studied and/or affiliated with the school covered, faculty member
Time required for this role: on average one hour per month
Duration of engagement: minimum 2-3 years, starting September 2022
Genuine interest in knowledge-building activities and the concept of lifelong learning

Roles and Responsibilities

Attending quarterly Committee meetings
During meetings, actively contributing to discussions leading to development of committee’s activities
Outside meetings, pro-actively participate in assigned activities listed above

Apply now for a position on University Relations Committee

The deadline for applications is 28 February 2024.

Volunteer Position: Professional Learning Committee

The Professional Learning (PL) Committee promotes continuing professional development programs to meet the needs of local members and investment community with a focus on these tasks:

Organizing webinars
Organizing lunch and evening seminars, half-day or full-day events, and special events in collaboration with CFA Institute
Developing new PL formats and coordinating local efforts with volunteers
Measuring and reporting the quality of PL events to the Board

Requirements

Time required for this role: 2-3 hours per month
Enthusiastic about professional learning
Creative and communicative
Ideally CFA charterholder and member of CFA Society Switzerland

Roles and Responsibilities

During meetings, she/he actively participates in discussions by researching relevant event concepts
Eager to perform tasks
Actively promotes events to his/her professional network

Apply now for a position on Professional Learning Committee

The deadline for applications is 28 February 2024.