CIMA's Annual Student Mixer & Career Fair

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA” or “the Authority”) is pleased to announce the success of its annual Student Mixer & Career Fair, held on 1 August 2025 at Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman. The event once again underscored CIMA’s commitment to cultivating and empowering the next generation of professionals within the financial services industry.

This year’s event introduced two new features – Beyond the Booth and the Career Hub. Under the theme “The Digital Vault of Cayman’s Currency”, Beyond the Booth offered an immersive installation featuring six digital screens with a self-guided, interactive exhibit exploring the Cayman Islands’ currency. The initiative highlighted the critical importance of financial education and safeguarding the integrity of the jurisdiction’s currency. Moving forward, each year’s installation will feature a new theme aligned with one of CIMA’s core divisions, further reinforcing the Authority’s commitment to educational outreach and public awareness of its role in maintaining a strong and resilient financial system.

The Career Hub provided participants with practical insights into real-world roles, interview techniques, and career pathways within the financial services sector. It also created opportunities for direct engagement with university students from both local and international institutions, as well as young job seekers eager to explore career opportunities. Through these interactions, CIMA’s recruitment team shared valuable guidance, offered networking strategies, and highlighted the Authority’s culture while positioning it as an employer of choice for emerging professionals.

In his welcome remarks, Mr. Patrick Bodden, Acting Chief Executive Officer, stated: “When you understand how deeply financial services support our economy, fund our infrastructure, and uphold our standard of living, you start to see the bigger picture — you start to see opportunity.”

Building on Mr. Bodden’s remarks, the Hon. Premier André Ebanks, Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, echoed the importance of recognising the opportunities the industry provides and emphasised the central role of financial services in sustaining the Cayman Islands’ economy and international reputation. He further highlighted the need to equip young Caymanians with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage with the industry, noting that their active participation will be vital in shaping its continued growth and resilience.

CIMA extends its sincere appreciation to this year’s sponsors for their invaluable support:

• Partner Sponsor: Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce
• Strategic & Ultimate Sponsor: Cayman Finance
• Afternoon Mixer Sponsor: Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC)
• Grand Prize Sponsors: JTC Group, KPMG, Ernst & Young (EY), Deloitte, Cayman International Reinsurance Companies Association (CIRCA), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and CSC Global
• Spot Prize Sponsors: Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants (CIIPA), RBC Royal Bank, and Proven Bank
• Beyond the Booth Sponsor: Butterfield Group

Each year, the Authority is encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive response the event receives. Building on this momentum, CIMA looks forward to making future events even more expansive, engaging, and impactful. At its core, the Student Mixer & Career Fair is about fostering meaningful connections, empowering students to challenge common myths and misconceptions about Cayman’s financial services sector and showcasing the diverse career pathways available.

By continuing to invest in young Caymanians, the initiative reaffirms a shared commitment to developing future leaders, strengthening the industry, and supporting the long-term prosperity of the Cayman Islands.