FEARLESS TOGETHER 3.0
Fearless Together 3.0 Level Up Your Career in Finance
Are you a woman working in accounting, finance, or controlling, or a student in your final year of finance studies? Ready to pivot toward investment markets before automation transforms the landscape?
This is your moment.
Your Path
to Financial Leadership
We know the landscape is shifting. Women in financial roles are facing unprecedented pressure as AI transforms routine tasks. But here’s the truth: this disruption is your opportunity.
Fearless Together 3.0 is designed for women who are ready to level up, whether you’re transitioning from administrative finance roles or stepping directly into investment analysis from your studies. You’ll develop the expertise, confidence, and network to thrive in tomorrow’s financial world.
Program goals
Women in routine financial roles and recent graduates entering the field are at a critical crossroads as AI transforms the landscape. Our mission is clear: we aim to equip you with the advanced skills in investment finance, the professional network, and the unshakeable confidence to move into higher-value roles that are secure, strategic, and truly fulfilling. Over five months, you’ll develop expertise in investment markets and ESG strategy, build mentoring relationships with experienced professionals, and position yourself as a competitive candidate for analyst and portfolio management positions.
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Who is this program for?
Fearless Together 3.0 is designed for you if:
- You’re a woman currently working in finance, accounting, or controlling (min. 1 year of experience), OR in your final year of studies in finance or economics
- You have solid financial industry knowledge from your current role or academic studies
- You want to pivot toward higher-value roles (e.g investment analysis, portfolio management)
- You’re motivated and ready for challenge
- You’re willing to invest effort into intensive learning
- You speak English at B2 level minimum
- You’re based in Poland and can to attend two in-person sessions in Kraków (May kick-off & October closing event)
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How to Apply?
Application process (3 steps)
Step 1: Submit your application
Complete our application form and the financial knowledge test prepared by CFA Society Poland.
Tip: This step is detailed, so give yourself time in a quiet space. Filling out the form takes about 30 minutes. Once you start the knowledge test, you will have 40 minutes to complete it (a timer will be visible). We recommend a quiet space to stay focused.
Step 2: Screening & interview
Selected candidates will be invited for a 30-minute online conversation to ensure Fearless Together 3.0 is the right fit for your needs.
Step 3: Program launch
Successful applicants receive confirmation and onboarding details.
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Program timeline
Application period opens
- April 2026 – submit your application and tell us why you’re ready to level up
- Late April 2026 – we review applications on a rolling basis and may invite selected candidates for interviews throughout the application period, so we encourage you not to wait until the deadline to apply
- Late April – early May 2026 – 30-minute conversations with our selection team
- May 2026 – all applicants notified of selection results
- May 28, 2026 – first in-person gathering in Kraków – meet your cohort and mentors, and start your transformation
- May 28 – October 2026 – intensive training, one-on-one mentoring, workshops, and community building. Core program includes online learning combined with scheduled sessions
- October 22, 2026 – final in-person event in Kraków
Ready to
level up?
The next chapter of your finance career starts here. You already have the industry knowledge. Now you need the investment expertise, the network, and the confidence to step into new roles!
What’s included
Fearless Together 3.0 is a comprehensive program designed to strengthen you in every aspect of your transition to investment finance. Whether you’re returning to the workforce, changing careers, or starting your first finance role, this program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and network to succeed.
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Advanced Financial Training
48+ hours of expert-led curriculum led by practitioners from State Street Investment Management
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Individual Mentoring Sessions
6-8 personalized one-on-one meetings with experienced finance professionals who provide strategic guidance on your career development
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Professional Development Workshops
Interactive online sessions and in-person events to learn personal branding and LinkedIn strategy, and to prepare for interviews
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Community, Network & Certification
Connect with peers and gain professional recognition along with other ambitious women in a supportive community
Take part in
the program!
Build investment finance expertise and unlock your full potential in financial leadership
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What is mentoring?
Mentoring is a partnership focused on discovery and potential development
Mentoring is a unique relationship where a more experienced person (a mentor) helps you achieve your goal, supports you in discovering your unique potential, and encourages your personal growth. During regular meetings, you gain practical knowledge, learn, and build confidence in your abilities. The key is a partnership relationship built on trust.
Your mentor doesn’t work for you but shares knowledge and experience with you
Remember: your mentor is your support and inspiration, but you are responsible for achieving your goals. The more effort you invest in your own development, the more satisfying results you’ll achieve!
Organizers
State Street Investment Management
At State Street Investment Management, we have been helping create better outcomes for institutions, financial intermediaries, and investors for nearly half a century. Starting with our early innovations in indexing and ETFs, our rigorous approach continues to be driven by market-tested expertise and a relentless commitment to those we serve. With over $5 trillion in assets managed*, clients in over 60 countries, and a global network of strategic partners, we use our scale to deliver a comprehensive and cost-effective suite of investment solutions that help investors get wherever they want to go.
*This figure is presented as of December 31, 2025 and includes ETF AUM of $1,950.80 billion USD of which approximately $173.02 billion USD in gold assets with respect to SPDR products for which State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC (SSGA FD) acts solely as the marketing agent. SSGA FD and State Street Investment Management are affiliated. Please note all AUM is unaudited.
Mamo Pracuj Foundation
For over 15 years, the Mamo Pracuj Foundation has supported women – particularly mothers – in returning to the job market and pursuing bold career development. Through the mamopracuj.pl portal, it reaches hundreds of thousands of women annually. It designs and runs development, mentoring, and empowerment programs (including #MamoPracujwIT, Cyber Women Leaders, Fearless Together, and AI AKAdemy). Since 2022, it has been conducting activities aimed at women with migration experience, including refugees from Ukraine.
CFA Society Poland
CFA Society Poland is an association of financial and investment market professionals, belonging to the global CFA Institute network. The organization was founded in 2004 and brings together in Poland hundreds of holders of the prestigious CFA designation, being part of a community of over 200,000 specialists worldwide. The mission of CFA Society Poland is to promote the highest ethical and educational standards in the investment industry and to support the development of financial careers through educational programs, mentoring, and expert activities.
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the program!
Build confidence in yourself and become part of a supportive
community of ambitious women in finance.
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