Unlocking the Power of Relationships

VersaFi’s Post-Secondary Mentorship Program pairs young women and gender-diverse undergraduate and graduate students with a professional currently working in the finance sector. Students gain valuable insights, guidance and advice from their mentors that will help set their careers in motion.

Mentees will be paired with one mentor (male or female) for a 6 month period. These meetings can be held virtually or in person, and will allow mentees to discuss a wide range of topics that may include:

  • A view into a career in finance
  • A day in the life of an Analyst/ Associate etc.
  • Skill building for success
  • Networking – building and maintaining a network; the etiquette of networking
  • Navigating the interview and recruiting process

Eligibility and application process

Mentees have a unique opportunity to gain advice, sector knowledge and guidance from professionals in Canadian finance. Mentors support mentee’s skill development, grow their networks and leverage their experience so they can be prepared to succeed in their capital markets careers. The rewards of this formative relationship are timeless.

Mentee eligibility:
  • Must be a  VersaFi post-secondary member;
  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a Canadian university/ college;
  • Must have a demonstrated interest in finance;
  • Must be available for monthly meetings with your assigned mentor.

Mentee Application Form

*The program is open to students across Canada. Due to the geographically concentrated nature of the sector, geographic proximity between mentors and mentees may not always be feasible but will be prioritized wherever possible.

Mentors have the opportunity to give back and support the next generation of women in finance. A mentorship relationship fosters the growth, learning and development of a mentee that can impact their personal, academic and professional life for years to come.

Mentor eligibility:
  • Must have at least 1 year of finance experience;
  • Must be currently employed;
  • Must be available for monthly meetings with your assigned mentee.
Mentee Application Components:
  • Completed application form (form to come)
  • Proof of Enrolment at a Post-Secondary Institution for Fall and Winter semesters
Mentor Application Components:
  • Completed application form (form to come)

Successful candidates will be contacted via e-mail following the application close date.

  • May 1, 2025: Applications open
  • August 1, 2025: Applications close
  • Late August 2025: Successful candidates notified
  • Mid-September 2025: Program Kick-off
Applications for the next cohort will open in May 2025.

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