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Jan 2027- Apr 2027
Jan 2027- Apr 2027
The Future Financial Services Leaders Program 2025 serves as a catalyst for training young professionals in various specializations within the Financial Services ecosystem. This structured mentorship program will offer high-potential candidates an opportunity to get mentored by some of the most prominent Financial Services industry leaders. The goal is to provide guidance to emerging professionals in developing their career goals and aspirations, thereby investing in the future of the profession.
The Financial Services industry has been witnessing humongous growth over the last decade and needs a skilled and groomed talent pool to continue its dream run. The Future Financial Services Leaders Program will enhance cross-sectoral opportunities within the Financial Services sector for young professionals, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to work with the industry leaders, build a professional network and gain a deeper understanding of the Financial Services industry.
This Program is ideal for under-graduate students, post-graduate students and young professionals who are keen to make a career in financial services.
Learn about all aspects of the Financial Services sector
Get mentored by Industry Leaders
Program Certificate & Digital Badge
Access to exciting Career Opportunities
Opportunity to work on a Capstone Project
Experience the benefits of a Holistic Curriculum
Banking & Lending
Asset Management
Wealth Management
Capital Markets & Broking
Credit Research & Ratings
Regulatory Affairs & Policy
Financial Media & Journalism
Investment Banking
Strategy & Knowledge Consulting
Accounting & Audit
Family Offices & Private Wealth
Alternative Investments & Private Markets
Insurance & Risk Management
Fintech & Digital Finance
Commodities & Derivatives
Payments & Digital Payments
Global Capability Centers (GCCs)
Financial Law & Compliance
Treasury & Cash Management
ESG & Sustainable Finance
Our mentors are some of the most prominent industry leaders of the Indian Financial Services industry. Volunteering their personal time, although these rock stars come from a range of backgrounds and specialize in diverse areas of financial services, one thing’s for sure: they’re all dedicated to helping the Future Financial Services leaders succeed.
InCread Alternative Investments
Blume Ventures
Axis Asset Management
Kotak Investment Advisors
Unitus Capital
Constellation Blu
UIM - Upstreet Investment Managers
MITCON Credentia Trustee
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Benefits |
Essential Tier |
Strategic Tier |
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Live training sessions by practitioners |
✓ |
✓ |
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Certificate of program completion |
✓ |
✓ |
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Digital badge |
✕ |
✓ |
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Complimentary registration in Financial Services Aptitude Test (FSAT) |
✕ |
✓ |
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Career hacks sessions |
✕ |
✓ |
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“Ask Me Anything” sessions with financial services leaders |
✕ |
✓ |
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Capstone Project |
✕ |
✕ |
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Q&A Sessions with HR heads |
✕ |
✕ |
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Virtual Internship & Job Fair |
✕ |
✓ |
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Finance Aspirants' Delegation to Mumbai (April 22-23)* |
✕ |
✓ |
*Optional and at an additional cost
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Date |
Essential Tier |
Strategic Tier |
|
Till October 31 |
INR 1,180 |
INR 3,540 |
|
November 1- 30 |
INR 1,770 |
INR 4,720 |
|
From December 1 |
INR 2,360 |
INR 5,900 |
Banking & Lending
Asset Management
Wealth Management
Capital Markets & Broking
Credit Research & Ratings
Regulatory Affairs & Policy
Financial Media & Journalism
Investment Banking
Strategy & Knowledge Consulting
Accounting & Audit
Family Offices & Private Wealth
Alternative Investments & Private Markets
Insurance & Risk Management
Fintech & Digital Finance
Commodities & Derivatives
Payments & Digital Payments
Global Capability Centers (GCCs)
Financial Law & Compliance
Treasury & Cash Management
ESG & Sustainable Finance
Students registering under the intermediate or advanced mode will appear for the National Financial Services Employability Test (FSET) on June 15 on any one of their respective chosen verticals i.e. Banking, Wealth Management, Investment Banking, etc.
This Test is designed to assess the employability of the candidates within their chosen area and candidates are expected to prepare for this test both from the resources provided during this program as well as from outside.
The minimum passing requirement in FSET will be 50%. The negative marking for every wrong question will be -20%.
The students will be issued the Financial Services Employability Test certificate only after the successful completion of the first 3 segments and the exam.
| Session | Date | Day | Time | Topic | Faculty |
| 1 | January 5 | Sunday | 10:00 – 11:30 | Orientation & Program Overview
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TBA |
| 2 | January 5 | Sunday | 12:00 – 1:30 | Introduction to Financial Services Ecosystem
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TBA |
| 3 | January 10 | Sunday | 10:00 – 11:30 | Banking & Lending
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TBA |
| 4 | January 10 | Sunday | 12:00 – 1:30 | Credit Research & Ratings
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TBA |
| 5 | January 17 | Sunday | 10:00 – 11:30 | Asset Management
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TBA |
| 6 | January 17 | Tuesday | 12:00 – 1:30 | Wealth Management
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TBA |
| 7 | January 24 | Sunday | 10:00 – 11:30 | Capital Markets & Broking
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TBA |
| 8 | January 24 | Sunday | 12:00 – 1:30 | Investment Banking
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TBA |
| 9 | January 31 | Thursday | 10:00 – 11:30 | Regulatory Affairs & Policy
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TBA |
| 10 | January 31 | Sunday | 12:00 – 1:30 | Financial Media & Journalism
|
TBA |
| 11 | February 7 | Sunday | 10:00 – 11:30 | Accounting & Audit
|
TBA |
| 12 | February 7 | Sunday | 12:00 – 1:30 | Family Offices & Private Wealth
|
TBA |
| 13 | February 14 | Sunday | 10:00 – 11:30 | Alternative Investments & Private Markets
|
TBA |
| 14 | February 14 | Sunday | 12:00 – 1:30 | Insurance & Risk Management
|
TBA |
| 15 | February 21 | Sunday | 10:00 – 11:30 | Fintech & Digital Finance
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TBA |
| 16 | February 21 | Sunday | 12:00 – 1:30 | Commodities & Derivatives
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TBA |
| 17 | February 28 | Sunday | 10:00 – 11:30 | Payments & Digital Payments
|
TBA |
| 18 | February 28 | Sunday | 12:00 – 1:30 | Global Capability Centers (GCCs)
|
TBA |
| 19 | March 7 | Sunday | 10:00 – 11:30 | Financial Law & Compliance
|
TBA |
| 20 | March 7 | Sunday | 12:00 – 1:30 | Treasury & Cash Management
|
TBA |
| 21 | March 14 | Sunday | 10:00 – 11:30 | ESG & Sustainable Finance
|
TBA |
| 22 | March 14 | Sunday | 12:00 – 1:30 | Strategy & Knowledge Consulting
|
TBA |
| 23 | March 21 | Sunday | 10:00 – 11:30 | Practitioner's Roundtable: Life in Financial Services
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TBA |
| 24 | March 21 | Sunday | 12:00 – 1:30 | Career Hack Session: Resume Building & LinkedIn Optimization
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TBA |
| 25 | March 28 | Thursday | 10:00 – 11:30 | Capstone Project (Only for Strategic Tier Participants)
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TBA |
| 26 | April 4 | Sunday | 10:00- 1:00 pm | Financial Services Aptitude Test (FSAT)
|
TBA |
| 27 | April 11 | Thursday | 10:00 – 1:00 pm | “Ask Me Anything” Sessions with Financial Services Leaders (Only for Strategic Tier Participants)
| TBA |
Our mentors are some of the most prominent industry leaders of the Indian Financial Services industry. Volunteering their personal time, although these rock stars come from a range of backgrounds and specialize in diverse areas of financial services, one thing’s for sure: they’re all dedicated to helping the Future Financial Services leaders succeed.
InCread Alternative Investments
Blume Ventures
Axis Asset Management
KFin Technologies
Kotak Investment Advisors
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP
Unitus Capital
Constellation Blu
UIM - Upstreet Investment Managers
MITCON Credentia Trustee
Tata Capital Healthcare Fund
Tata Capital
|
Date |
Essential Tier |
Strategic Tier |
|
Till October 31 |
INR 1,180 |
INR 3,540 |
|
November 1- 30 |
INR 1,770 |
INR 4,720 |
|
From December 1 |
INR 2,360 |
INR 5,900 |
The FLP is a structured mentorship and career preparation program designed to train young professionals for careers in the financial services ecosystem. It offers training from industry leaders, mentorship, career sessions, an employability test, and a capstone project to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in finance.
The program is ideal for:
The program runs over 26 sessions (1.5 hours each) spread across 13 Sundays. The 2026 cohort runs from January 5 to April 4, 2026.
The program is primarily virtual, with optional in-person delegation to Mumbai for industry visits and networking events.
The program has three levels:
The program covers 18+ verticals, including:
The Financial Services Aptitude Test (FSAT) is an employability test that assesses your readiness for the job market. It has two components:
FSAT – Covers foundational knowledge across all verticals
In addition to FSAT, students can also appear for specialized, intendent exam on each of the 18 verticals covered during the FLP program.
The capstone project is a real-world application of your learning. You will work on a finance-related problem in your chosen vertical, guided by a mentor, and present your findings at the end of the program.
The program is open to students and young professionals up to age 30.
Yes. The program is open to students from all streams—commerce, science, arts, and engineering—who are interested in building a career in financial services.
No! There is no selection process. Anyone can register on the program page.
Yes. Equalifi Foundation offers scholarships for deserving students from lower-income families. Scholarships cover full or partial program fees.
Students from families with annual income below ₹5 lakh, studying in government or lower-strata schools/colleges, with a minimum of 50% marks in the last qualifying exam.
Yes. You will receive:
The program does not guarantee a job but provides:
FSAT certification is a signal to employers that you have foundational knowledge (Core) and domain expertise (Specialization) in financial services.
Equalifi Foundation invites corporates, family offices, and philanthropic individuals to sponsor scholarships for the Future Financial Services Leaders Program (FLP) — a mission to train over 10,000 students from lower-income families for careers in financial services.
India's financial services sector needs a skilled, diverse talent pool. Yet, thousands of bright students from underserved backgrounds never get exposure to careers in banking, fintech, asset management, or alternative investments. Your sponsorship changes that.
| Sponsorship Tier | Impact |
|---|---|
| ₹5,000 | Sponsors 1 student for the full FLP program |
| ₹50,000 | Sponsors 10 students |
| ₹5,00,000 | Sponsors 100 students |
| ₹25,00,000 | Sponsors 500 students |
Program Overview