Learn finance by doing finance.
Founded in 2014 at the Rotterdam School of Management, the International Finance Student Association (IFSA) now spans 1,500+ active members and 15,000+ alumni worldwide. At Ramjas College, we democratise finance one student at a time, turning theory into real-world skill through case competition mentorship, live industry projects, a peer-led investment fund, and flagship events like the Global Case Competition at Harvard and the IFSA Traders' Cup.
- 1,500+Active members
- 15,000+Alumni network
- 13Countries
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Two ways in
Explore our streamlined recruitment avenues designed for diverse skill sets. Select either the General Recruitment path for core finance roles or the Special Skills Track for design and media contributions.
General recruitment
Open to all applicants · four steps
Form
One application form covering your year, interests and why this chapter over the others.
Group discussion
A moderated case discussion in groups of six. We are watching how you argue, not whether you win.
Interview
A conversation with two directors on your form, your reasoning and one short technical question.
Offer
Vertical placement and your first project brief, sent within a week of the final round.
Special skills track
Video editing, graphic design and similar · skips the group discussion
Form and proof of skills
The same form, plus a portfolio, reel or file that demonstrates the skill you are applying with.
Interview
A portfolio walkthrough with the design and media leads. Bring the work, not a deck about the work.
Offer
You join the media vertical and start on live chapter collateral immediately.
For recruiters and collaborators
See the work before you meet the analysts.
Published research, live client engagements and a placement record you can check. Everything below is open — no gate, no form first.
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Published research
Equity, macro and quant notes written by members and reviewed by the research board.
Browse the archive4+
Live client projects
Paid and pro-bono engagements with startups, funds and campus ventures.
Case studies3+
Alumni placed
Across investment banking, private equity, quantitative finance and consulting.
Where they went
Worked with
Latest research
Abstract free · full note for members
Applications close 24 September.
One form for both tracks. Ten minutes, and you can save and come back to it.