The Banking and Financial Services Oath (BFSO) is calling on final-year students, graduates, and young professionals to apply for the 2025 Young Ambassador (YA) Program, a prestigious initiative aimed at fostering ethical leadership and decision-making within the banking and financial services industry.

The BFSO Young Ambassador Program, now entering its 10th year in 2025, provides an unparalleled opportunity for young professionals to build a strong ethical foundation while cultivating a valuable network of industry leaders. The program helps participants grow into the next generation of responsible leaders, committed to creating a just and ethical society through their work in financial services.

Selected Young Ambassadors will benefit from a dynamic and enriching experience that includes workshops, project work, mentoring, capability assessments, and access to a network of industry leaders and alumni.

Shaping ethics in finance

The program is designed to support participants as they navigate their early careers in banking and finance, providing them with the tools and knowledge to make ethical decisions that benefit both their careers and the broader industry.

In addition to these professional development opportunities, participants will have the chance to create a lasting project that will make a positive impact on the financial services sector. This collaborative work fosters innovation and encourages future leaders to think creatively and ethically about their roles in shaping the industry.

The BFSO Young Ambassador Program is open to young professionals under the age of 30, including final-year students, recent graduates, and those just starting their careers in the banking and financial services sector. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following qualities:

• A strong commitment to an ethical and just society.
• Thoughtfulness and good judgment.
• A history of actively pursuing leadership opportunities.
• A keen interest in ethics.
• Employment within the banking and finance industry.
• A signatory of The Oath (online registration available at bfso.org).

Apply now

Applications for the 2025 program close at midnight on Friday, 4th April 2025. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to join a network of like-minded individuals and take part in shaping the future of banking and finance.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now by visiting the BFSO website and submitting their application before the deadline. Help spread the word by forwarding this email, sharing on internal communications, or posting on your social media channels to encourage young people in the financial services industry to apply.

2024 was our biggest year yet, and we are excited to see what 2025 holds. Join us in celebrating the 10th year of the BFSO Young Ambassador Program, and help lead the way toward a more ethical and responsible financial services industry.

Apply Now to Become a 2025 Young Ambassador!