Competitions (Finance/Consulting/Policy)
Bloomberg Finance Aptitude Test (BFAT) + BMC Competition
GlobalonlineAssessment: 30–90 minutes; competition: 1 semester
Eligibility
University students worldwide; any discipline but finance background strongly preferred
Why it matters
Bloomberg terminal skills are required for nearly every buy-side/sell-side finance role. BMC certification is recognized by 3,000+ universities. Low barrier, high signal.
Benefits
Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certification; Bloomberg terminal skills; valued by finance recruiters; Bloomberg careers event access