The GAIN Investment Insight Program

Ready to explore a future in finance?

If you're studying at a Swedish university and identify as a woman or non-binary, GIIP is your chance to discover the world of investment management – no experience needed.

This fall, join a supportive, inspiring community where you’ll:

  • Connect with real investment professionals

  • Be matched with a mentor

  • Attend exclusive Insight Days at top investment firms

  • Gain practical skills and insider knowledge

Whether you’re curious about finance or already exploring career options, GIIP could be the opportunity that opens the right doors.

What’s included?

  • 9 virtual events: Hear from guest speakers in the industry, build technical skills, and dive into online coursework.

  • 3 small group mentoring sessions: Learn directly from professionals in investment management.

  • 1 in-person Insight Day (November 2025): Visit a partner firm in Stockholm, take part in a stock pitch activity, and network with industry professionals.

  • 1 in-person networking event in Stockholm.

This all takes place mid-September to mid-November 2025, online and in-person.

What you’ll gain…

By the end of GIIP, you’ll walk away with:

  • A clearer understanding of investment management as a career

  • Practical stock pitch experience – great for your CV!

  • Career guidance and mentoring

  • A GIIP Graduate Certificate (for those who complete all requirements*)

  • A growing network of inspiring peers and professionals

*To graduate, participants must attend at least 80% of sessions, complete the stock pitch, coursework, and feedback form.

Please note: you will need to create a free account in the pop-up window in order to complete the GIIP application form. 

FAQs

  • GIIP is open to students who are:

    • Studying at any Swedish university, in any year of study

    • Identify as a woman or non-binary

    • Intellectually curious, hardworking, and eager to learn

    • Strong communicators and team players

    • Interested in a future career in investment management

    • Pursuing degrees in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, Engineering or Management

    • Applications open: 16 June 2025

    • Applications close: 31 August 2025

    • Decisions sent by: 5 September 2025

  • No! GIIP is designed for beginners – all you need is curiosity and motivation.

  • Applications for GIIP Sweden are open 16 June to 31 August 2025. You’ll need to complete a short application form, which will be reviewed by our team.

    We’re looking for intellectually curious individuals who love learning, are strong communicators and team players, and are genuinely interested in exploring investment management as a future career.

    Please note that GIIP is a competitive program, and unfortunately we can’t offer places to everyone who applies.

  • You’ll need to attend 9 virtual sessions (around 1–2 hours each), 3 mentoring meetings, and 2 in-person events in November. Plan for around 2–3 hours a week during the program.

  • To receive your GIIP Graduate Certificate, we ask for at least 80% attendance and participation. But even if you can’t make everything, you’ll still gain valuable experience.

Still got questions?

Email us at: karin@gainsweden.org