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Become a member
of WUFT
The Wharton Undergraduate Finance and Technology Group is a leading student organization serving as the hub of all things finance and technology-focused at the University of Pennsylvania. We aim to bring together students cutting their own paths at the intersection of finance and technology and solving real, global problems.
There are two ways to join WUFT:
1. Opt-In to join as a General Body Member
- No application needed
2. Apply to be on a specific Committee (see below) - Application Required
Committee Membership - Application Required
Internal - WUFT places a heavy emphasis on teamwork and collaboration; Internal supports this value through planning our weekly GBMs, regular team bonding events, and providing our members with resources they may need to succeed in the industry.
Marketing - this committee serves to advertise our events and create promotional materials
Special Project - The Special Projects committee explores and spearheads new WUFT initiatives, working with industry leaders in fintech , consulting for startups in the technology and finance space, and develops student's sourcing and engineering skills
Education - We host events to help start discussion on the fintech landscape. In the past, we have hosted speakers such as Rajeev Misra (CEO of SoftBank Vision Fund), Kelly Steckelberg (CFO of Zoom), and Ken Hao (Chairman of Silver Lake Partners). Education also exposes the greater Penn community to FinTech through lessons on technical content.
External - Our External team manages WUFT's finances, works with our sponsors (like Citadel, DRW, and Flow Traders), as well as organizes fully subsidized treks to Silicon Valley, New York City, and Miami, visiting companies such as Google, Morgan Stanley, and Y Combinator.
Club Recruitment Process
August
Take your time exploring this page to learn about our organization and the various opportunities we offer. Recruitment will open in August, so you have plenty of time to decide if you'd like to join us.
September
Visit PennClubs and either "Opt-In" to join as a General Body Member or complete the full application for a specific role on a Committee.
After Applying
After applying, our Leadership Team will review the applications and select candidates for the interview round. We will conduct two rounds of interviews and keep all applicants informed of their status throughout the process.
Next Steps
While we cannot accept all students into our limited Committee positions, there will be another opportunity to apply in the next cycle if you remain interested!
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