The University of Zurich's Finance Club is a prominent student initiative in Swiss finance. Collaborating with top companies and institutions, it offers students valuable insights into diverse financial sectors, bridging academia and the dynamic world of one of Europe's major financial centers.
The University of Zurich's Finance Club is a prominent student initiative in Swiss finance. Collaborating with top companies and institutions, it offers students valuable insights into diverse financial sectors, bridging academia and the dynamic world of one of Europe's major financial centers.
Topic:
Introduction to Leonteq
Company description:
Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company with a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Based on proprietary modern technology, the company offers derivative investment products and services. Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its own products and as a partner to other financial institutions. Leonteq further enables life insurance companies and banks to produce capital-efficient, unit-linked pension products with guarantees. The company has offices and subsidiaries in 13 countries across Europe, Middle East and Asia. Leonteq AG is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Speaker:
Tino Fotsch (Senior Sales)
Marion Ruch (Head Education + Talent Management)
Topic:
Introduction to DWS
Company Description:
DWS is one of the biggest Asset Managers in Germany and in Europe generally, managing a total of 896bln EUR. Previously known as Deutsche Bank’s Asset Management, DWS went public in 2017 via spin-off, however, DWS is still being part of the Deutsche Bank’s group, which holds 77.5% of the shares. While being present in Active and Alternative Mandates, DWS owns the Xtrackers brand, being one of the biggest players in offering ETFs and passive solutions and showing the biggest growth amongst the ETF provider in the last quarters.
Speakers:
- David Gargano
- Filippo Sani
- Martin Bein
- Gilles Boitel
- Premton Avdyli
- Emma James
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Topic:
The New Role of Private Markets in Wealth Management – FinTech Unlocks New Opportunities
Company description:
iCapital powers the world’s alternative investment marketplace offering a complete suite of tools, end-to-end enterprise solutions, and an innovative operating system. iCapital is the trusted technology partner to independent financial advisors, wealth managers, and asset managers, offering unrivaled access, technology, and education to incorporate alternative assets into the core portfolio strategies for their clients.
At the forefront of the digital transformation in alternative investing, iCapital's secure platform delivers a complete portfolio of management capabilities for education, transactions, data flows, analytics, and client support throughout the investment lifecycle. With $176 billion in global platform assets as of December 2023, the iCapital operating system automates and streamlines the complex process of private market investing and seamlessly integrates with clients’ existing infrastructure, platform, and tools.
Speakers:
- tbd
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Topic:
Find out about the wide range of opportunities for graduates at LGT Private Banking
What to expect?
Get to know LGT and its princely portfolio, learn more about working with clients and find out about the great opportunities at LGT after graduation.
Company description:
LGT Private Banking is a leading international private bank owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. In autumn 2023, all LGT locations worldwide took part in the "Great Place to Work" survey and certification - with very pleasing results. 90% of employees certified that LGT is a "Great Place to Work". LGT Private Banking has over 3800 employees who work out of more than 20 locations in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. The bank offers comprehensive investment solutions for private investors, with a particular focus on entrepreneurial and family wealth, drawing on its long-standing experience in managing the assets of the Princely Family.
Speakers:
- Riccardo Petrachi, Head UHNWI EMEA
- Carin Rosenberger, Team Head EAM Market Swiss German CH Institutional
- Carla Schmid, Business Manager UHNWI (former Graduate)
- Selina Allemann, HR Expert Professional (former Graduate)
Topic:
Career in quantitative asset management - my path to Finreon
Company Description:
Finreon, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from the University of St.Gallen (HSG), has established itself as a competent partner for innovative investment concepts in the field of asset management and investment consulting for institutional clients. Finreon is best described as a Think-Tank for the development of asset management solutions. Based on clients’ needs and extensive professional experience, we transfer the most recent findings in academic research into innovative solutions. Both Finreon and its employees are actively involved in financial research.
Speaker:
- Dr. Julius Agnesens, Head of Investment Solutions & Member of the Executive Board
- Severin Lienhard, Head of Institutional Client Advisory in Business Development Team
- Daniel Kotas, Quantitative Asset Manager in Investment Solutions Team
Topic:
Meet Julius Baer – Explore our Graduate Programme and plan the next step in your career
Company description:
Julius Baer is the leading Swiss wealth management group. We focus on servicing and advising sophisticated private clients from around the world, taking into account what truly matters to them - in their business and personal life, today and for future generations. We are hiring our next Graduate cohort 2024! Unlock your career potential! Let's shape the future of wealth management together.
What to expect?
- Business insight session by Carsten Menke (Head Next Generation) on Future Cities – How we will live tomorrow?
- Julius Baer Graduate Programme – Gain valuable insights into our Graduate Programme. Discover the unique journeys of our current Graduates and explore our exciting positions for 2024.
Speakers:
- Carsten Menke, Head Next Generation
- Tamara Vecchio, Graduate Programme Manager
- Moritz Dörig, Graduate Private Debt
- Maeve Timoney, Graduate Portfolio Management
- Naomi Meertens, Graduate Finance Transformation
About J.P. Morgan:
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, offering solutions to the world's most important corporations, governments and institutions in more than 100 countries. Working with us means you'll learn from our team of experts in a supportive and collaborative environment and gain the skills to make a direct contribution to a firm with a legacy lasting over 200 years.
About the Event:
Join us on 21st of March in Zurich to get to know the Swiss Investment Banking team and to gain valuable insights into our M&A and capital markets business as well as firsthand interview experience. The event will comprise a company presentation, followed by an interview training and an Apéro to give you the opportunity to get to know the team.
Speakers:
Senior and junior level members of the J.P. Morgan team in Zurich
When & where:
Date & Time: Thursday 21st of March, 17:30
Location: J.P. Morgan Zurich Office, Dreikönigsstrasse 37, 8002 Zürich
How to apply:
Please apply through this link. You only need your CV for the application.
Application deadline: 11th of March 2023