Undergraduate and graduate students from across Canada aspiring to finance industry careers invited to connect with professionals, recruiters and fellow future leaders in Toronto.
TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2026 /CNW/ — On October 27, 2026, CIBC Mellon invites post-secondary students, leaders from student-managed investment funds, university sponsors, and leading investment industry professionals to attend the third annual Student Investment Fund Conference. Thank you to our event sponsors and participating firms, which to date include: Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), University Pension Plan (UPP), Mawer Investment Management, PineStone Asset Management, Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies and Assets (CAASA), CFA Societies Canada/CFA Society Toronto, Plannera, and McMaster’s DeGroote School of Business.
Students participating in campus investment funds, finance clubs and investment-focused programs from universities across Canada will have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and learn more about careers in the institutional investment sector. Taking place at CIBC Square, the half-day conference will feature three panels covering early career development, recruitment insights and executive leadership, as well as presentations from case competition finalists competing for prizes totaling $10,000.
Interested participants can watch a short highlight reel from the 2025 event at https://vimeo.com/cibcmellon/sif2025recap
“The Student Investment Fund Conference continues to be an important forum for students and industry professionals to learn from one another and discuss the trends shaping our industry,” said Brian Lee, Chief Financial Officer, CIBC Mellon. “What stands out about this conference is the level of engagement students bring to the discussion. They’re eager to learn, ask insightful questions, and contribute fresh perspectives that often lead to some of the most meaningful conversations of the day. I’m continually impressed by the depth of talent, curiosity, and professionalism we see from participants. The future of our industry is bright, and I look forward to meeting this year’s students, hearing their ideas, and seeing the impact they will make as the next generation of investment leaders.”
Investing in the next generation of talent is one of the most important ways we can support the future of the financial services industry,” said Michael Thom, Managing Director, CFA Societies Canada. “The CIBC Mellon Student Investment Fund Conference is a great way to provide students with valuable exposure to the investment profession and the many career paths it offers. We’re pleased to support an event that helps aspiring professionals build connections and gain insights that will serve them throughout their careers.”
