About Us

The UCSD Financial Professionals Network is a new initiative that was launched in the Spring of 2008. The Financial Professionals Network is designed to connect driven, motivated, and dedicated students with successful alumni who have significant professional experience in the finance industry. If you are committed to pursuing a career in a particular industry, you can apply for a Mentor in the UCSD FPN and he or she will guide you through the requisite steps to break into the industry from UCSD. Our seven verticals are:

Investment Banking
Investment Management
Private Equity
Corporate Finance
Management Consulting
Venture Capital
Accounting

As an example, if a student was interested in getting involved in Investment Banking, traditionally there were very few resources available to them. Employment in the verticals involved in the FPN are often exclusive to the "target schools" that have longstanding connections to firms. Once a student applies, they are put through a rigorous application and admissions process to ensure both sustainability and dedication to the mentor they are connected with.