OTFA

Ontario Tech University’s Finance Association's objective is to bridge the gap between academia and the workplace while creating a medium for networking for Faculty of Business and IT students. The club provides a no judgment, open space where everyone is welcome and included to learn and grow.

Events
Learn about our upcoming events through our Facebook and Instagram pages.
- RIT Trading Simulation Night
- CFA Night
- Investment Night
- Alumni Night
- Personal Finance Night
- Battle on Bay Competition
- CFEE Financing and Debt
How to get involved

OFTA provides useful and fun internal and external events, study tips, and advice about upper-level classes. There are many networking events with upper-level students and professors where current finance events are discussed. Being a member of the Finance Association provides you with relevant Finance experience, sponsor relations, relation development with students and professors and looks great on your involvement record.

For general membership sign up visit us here.

Executive hiring happens every March and First-Year hiring happens every October.

Meet the team

President

Meet Emily! She is the President Operations OTFA this year! She is in her fourth and final year, majoring in Finance and minoring in Operations Management. A little bit about her:
Favourite food: Chocolate
Favourite hobby: Photography
Dream Destination: Italy
Dog or cat: Cats!
Why she joined OTFA: Wanted to understand the finance industry by getting involved through events and expanding her network along the way.

Vice President

Meet Kareem! He is the Vice President of Operations of the OTFA this year! He is in his (year, major/minor) 3rd year with a major in Technology Management and a minor in HR. A little bit about him: I enjoy working with others in the community, playing sports and video games.
Favourite food: None currently, historically pizza
Favourite hobby: Sports
Dream Destination: Somewhere sane
Dog or cat:
Why he joined OTFA: To be active in the school community, explore my interest in finance and connect with like-minded students!

Vice President of Marketing

Meet Rida! She is the Vice President of Marketing of the OTFA this year! She is in her third year, majoring in Marketing and minoring in OBHR. A little about her
Favourite food: Hakka
Favourite hobby: Watching YouTube
Dream Vacation: Maldives
Dog or Cat: Dog
Why she joined OTFA: To gain a better understanding of the world of Finance and to develop skills needed in the industry!

Vice President of Marketing

Meet Rida! She is the Vice President of Finance of the OTFA this year! She is in her third year, majoring in Finance and minoring in Operations Management. A little bit about her:
Favourite food: Lasagna
Favourite hobby: Shopping!
Dream Destination: Bora Bora
Dog or cat: none, not an animal person
Why she joined OTFA: To use it as an opportunity to network with amazing people and to experience university life through different clubs and events.

Vice President of External Affairs

Meet Kurt! He is the Vice President of External Affairs of the OTFA this year! He is in his fourth year, majoring in Finance and minoring in Supply Chain Management. A little about him:
Favourite food: Sushi
Favourite hobby: Sneaker collecting and investing!
Dream Vacation: Jupiter
Dog or Cat: Dog
Why he joined OTFA: Wanted to bridge the informational gap between students and the world of Finance, business, and everything in between!

Vice President of Student Affairs

Meet Stephan! He is the Vice President of Student Affairs of the OTFA this year. He is in his fourth year, majoring in Finance and minoring in International Business. A little bit about him:
Favorite Food: Krispy Kreme
Favorite Hobby: Eating
Dream Destination: Outer Space
Dog or cat: Panda bears
Why he joined OTFA: Wanted to get other students involved with Finance and be able to teach others basic finance and hopefully leading to advanced finance so we can all be richer than Trump.

Operations Coordinator

Meet Zara! She is the Operations Coordinator of the OTFA this year! She is in her third year Majoring in Finance and HR. A little bit about her:
Favourite food: Not a foodie, addicted like crazy to iced capps though!
Favourite hobby: Taking the car and going for long drives
Dream Destination: Thailand
Dog or cat: Cat
Why she joined OTFA: Being a Finance major myself, I want to enhance my understanding of the industry as well as meet new people!