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Who We Are

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economics grow. Our network of more than 160 societies helps carry out our global mission in local markets.

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About CFA Society Jordan

CFA Society Jordan promotes and advocates the highest ethical and professional standards within the investment industry, encourages professional development through the CFA© Program, and facilitates the open exchange of information and opinions.

We seek to contribute to the development of the investment profession in Jordan through interactions with decision and policy makers, and through creating awareness of the CFA© Program among students, employers and employees.

Established in 2002, CFA Society Jordan is a non profit organization and as one of CFA Institute member societies, our society connects members to a global network of 135,000+ investment professionals.

CFA SOCIETY JORDAN PROMOTES AND ADVOCATES:
  • The highest ethical and professional standards within the investment industry in Jordan,
  • Encourage professional development through the CFA© Program and continuing education,
  • Facilitates the exchange of information and opinions among people within the local investment community and beyond, and;
  • Works to further increase the public's understanding and awareness of the CFA designation and investment industry.

What We Do

RESEARCH CHALLENGE

An incredible experience for university students, the annual Research Challenge, a global competition, is a major event that CFA Society Jordan organises. With an average of 20-25 participants each year, we are proud to have impacted more than 100 university students in Jordan since it started 5 years ago.


MOCK EXAMS

We facilitate annual mock exams for registered candidates to have the chance to practice ahead of the actual exam. This has received very positive feedback from participants and as a consequence, the exam pass rates in Jordan have seen a remarkable improvement.


NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

With participation rates exceeding on average 100 people per event, CFA Society Jordan's various events offer excellent networking opportunities to meet and interact with finance and investment professionals in Jordan.


CONTINUING EDUCATION

The voluntary Continuing Education (CE) Program is a framework for our members to identify educational activities that contribute to ongoing professional development. It is a program that is focused on trust.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Every year we offer scholarships to exam candidates. The scholarships are divided into two categories: Access Scholarships and Awareness Scholarships  We encourage all registered candidates to apply & to find out more about eligibility, applications and rules etc.


KNOWLEDGE SEMINARS

Considered by many one of our flagship events, several times a year we organize interesting Knowledge Seminars. Topics range from Islamic Finance, Macroeconomics Derivatives and Fintech, but also soft skills such as improving your memory.

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

We offer Regular and Affiliate memberships of the Society. Join the local society, Manage your membership or just Find out more here.

Benefits of a Society membership includes:
  • Network with peers in the industry
  • Be part of an effectual and common voice to develop and protect the interests of the profession
  • Stay abreast of trends that affect the industry in your market
  • Take advantage of local professional development opportunities
  • Take advantage of discounts to dynamic and educational local programs
  • Access additional resources, such as job announcements and newsletters

JOB POSTINGS

Through our various platforms, we regularly post interesting job opportunities within finance, banking and investment banking in Jordan. CFA Institute also offers a Job Listings which lists international opportunities.


“CFA Society Jordan has offered me the professional networking opportunities and the bridges to link my academic studies with empiric
— Safa' Abdelrahman, CFA