Purple Path Graduate: Corporate Finance Advisory

CFA Institute; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

£5,000 milestone bonus

Fully-funded professionalqualification

Named Partner sponsor

International exposure

Access to AI tools

Job summary

CFA Institute in Birmingham offers an exciting graduate programme that accelerates your career from day one. You will join a fast-paced advisory environment, work with leading clients, and gain exposure to global markets while pursuing a fully funded professional qualification.

You'll rotate across Advisory, Corporate Finance and Forensics, with tangible client impact, structured learning, and early responsibility. The pathway requires drive, curiosity and a commitment to growth.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible for a professional qualification during the programme (ACA/ICAS/CFAB/ACCA/CIMA/DTS).

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of clients, from FTSE-listed companies to fast-growing start-ups, across sectors including financial services, public sector and technology.
• Get involved from day one, contributing to real advisory projects—from due diligence and deals to restructuring, forensic investigations and asset recovery.
• Join a specific Advisory team to build strong technical foundations, with exposure to our wider advisory offering.
• Take on responsibility quickly, owning tasks that challenge your thinking and build your confidence.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues, turning complex business issues into clear, actionable solutions.
• Support clients through strategic and operational challenges, helping them improve performance, manage risk and achieve sustainable growth.
• Study for a relevant professional qualification (typically ACA, ICAS, CFAB, AAT, ACCA, CIMA or DTS) which will complement your technical knowledge, and prepare you for future career success.

Job description

CFA Institute in Birmingham offers an exciting graduate programme that accelerates your career from day one. You will join a fast-paced advisory environment, work with leading clients, and gain exposure to global markets while pursuing a fully funded professional qualification.

You'll rotate across Advisory, Corporate Finance and Forensics, with tangible client impact, structured learning, and early responsibility. The pathway requires drive, curiosity and a commitment to growth.