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Finance Club Events

Events FS26

We are pleased to once again offer a wide range of much-anticipated events for students this semester. Through our Brown Bag Lunch series, we provide an opportunity for students to connect not just with well established and prestigious firms, but also to learn more about disruptive innovators. Case study events with a focus on investment banking and consulting round off our semester schedule.

Spotlight

Mar 13, 2026

12:15 - Open-ended

Rivean x Finance Club: Private Equity Networking Apero

Rivean x Finance Club: Private Equity Networking Apero

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We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive private equity networking event study hosted in collaboration with Rivean Capital.

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Introduction to Rivean Capital and Networking Apero

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Company Description:

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Rivean Capital, formerly Gilde Buy Out Partners, is a European mid-market private equity firm managing about EUR 5 billion, with offices across Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, and the Benelux region.

Founded in 1982, it has invested in 250+ companies and targets businesses with enterprise values of EUR 100–500 million. Notable investments include Dataciders and Pro Gamers Group.

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Event Details:

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Date: 20 March 2026

Time: 13:00 - Open-ended

Location: UZH Main Building & Cafe close to the University

Target Group: 3rd semester Bachelor students and above

Application Deadline: 13 March 2026

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How to apply:

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Please apply by sending your CV by email to info@financeclub.ch.

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Spotlight

Mar 19, 2026

15:30 - 17:00

Women in Finance BNP Paribas

Women in Finance x BNP Paribas

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In cooperation with BNP Paribas, we are pleased to once again host another edition of our Women in Finance event, exclusively for female students. The objective of this event is to provide students with insights into career opportunities within the banking industry, offer the chance to exchange with professionals, and create a platform for inspiration and networking.

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Representatives from BNP Paribas — Patricia Isaeva (Head of ECG & Senior Client Advisor), Eliya Grinman (Syndicate Manager), and Magali McAllsiter (Cash Management Sales Officer) — will share their career experiences and perspectives on working in finance.

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Company Description:

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BNP Paribas is a leading European banking and financial services group headquartered in Paris, operating in more than 60 countries. The bank provides services to corporations, institutional investors, and private clients across areas such as corporate banking, investment banking, asset management, and wealth management.

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In Switzerland, BNP Paribas operates in Geneva, Zurich, and Lugano, serving companies as well as institutional and private clients. The bank offers opportunities to gain exposure to an international financial institution where innovation, professional development, and career mobility play an important role.

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Event Details:

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Date: 19 March 2026

Time: 15:30 - 17:00

Location: BNP Paribas, Selnaustrasse 16, 8001 Zurich

‍Target group: Students currently enrolled at UZH or ETH Zurich

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How to apply:

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Please apply through this link.

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Brown Bag Lunch

Finance Club meets LGT

Mar 12, 2026

12:15 - 13:15

*Please note: This event will be taking place in the room RAA-G-01 (Click Here***)

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Company description:

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LGT Private Banking is a leading international private bank owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. It specialises in comprehensive wealth management and investment services for private clients, families and institutions around the world. With a long-term orientation and a strong capital base, LGT focuses on preserving and growing wealth across generations. The bank combines global investment expertise with a personal, values-driven approach and a strong commitment to sustainability.

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Speakers:

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- Mark Schindler, Head Investment Consulting UHNWI CH

- Evert-Jan Rijntjes, Managing Director

- Stephanie Bilgin, Senior Private Markets Advisor Europe

- Sejla Jakupovic, Graduate - Portfolio Management

- Selina Allemann, HR Expert Professional

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Information:‍

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Time: 12:15-13:15

Location: RAA-G-01, Rämistrasse 59 (Directions)

Zoom: Link (ID: 650 0460 5994 | PW: 638033)

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Case Study

2026 UZH Finance Club - Bain & Company Pub Quiz - In person

Mar 12, 2026

18:00 - 22:00

Bain & Company Pub Quiz

Join Bain & Company for a fun and engaging Pub Quiz, where you’ll get the chance to meet Bainies in a relaxed setting, put your consulting knowledge to the test, and learn more about what it’s like to work at one of the leading consulting firms.
This is your opportunity to connect with Bain consultants, ask all your burning questions, and show off your problem-solving skills in a friendly, quiz-style competition. No prior knowledge is required—just bring your curiosity, enthusiasm, and team spirit!

Date: March 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Zurich
Target group: For UZH & ETH Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students

Curious? Apply by March 4, 2026 via this link and upload your CV and university transcripts.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Elin Sundblom via e-mail (elin.sundblom@bain.com).

Rivean x Finance Club: Private Equity Networking Apero

Mar 13, 2026

12:15 - Open-ended

Rivean x Finance Club: Private Equity Networking Apero

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We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive private equity networking event study hosted in collaboration with Rivean Capital.

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Topic:

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Introduction to Rivean Capital and Networking Apero

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Company Description:

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Founded in 1982, it has invested in 250+ companies and targets businesses with enterprise values of EUR 100–500 million. Notable investments include Dataciders and Pro Gamers Group.

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Event Details:

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Date: 20 March 2026

Time: 13:00 - Open-ended

Location: UZH Main Building & Cafe close to the University

Target Group: 3rd semester Bachelor students and above

Application Deadline: 13 March 2026

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How to apply:

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Please apply by sending your CV by email to info@financeclub.ch.

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Brown Bag Lunch

May 21, 2026

12:15 - 13:15

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Brown Bag Lunch

Finance Club meets SNB

Mar 5, 2026

12:15 - 13:15

*Please note: This event will be taking place in the room RAI-F-041 (Click Here***)

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Topic:

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Monetary Policy and Financial Markets - Insights from the Swiss National Bank

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Company description:

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“The Swiss National Bank pursues a monetary policy serving the interests of Switzerland. It ensures price stability, while taking due account of economic developments in our country. People from various personal and professional backgrounds contribute their expertise and develop effective solutions together. We collaborate in a collegial and respectful manner, promote diversity, and create a space in which people can develop, both personally and in their careers.”

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Speakers:

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- Uta Campbell, Head of Fixed Income Portfolio Management, Asset Management

- Florian Böser, Head of Cross Market Analysis, Money Market and Foreign Exchange

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Information:‍

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Time: 12:15-13:15

Location: RAI-F-041, Rämistrasse 74 / 76(Directions)

Zoom: Link (ID: 650 0460 5994 | PW: 638033)

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Brown Bag Lunch

Finance Club meets Bain & Company

Feb 26, 2026

12.15 - 13.15

*Please note: This event will be taking place in the room RAA-G-01 (Click Here***)

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Topic:

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Introduction to Bain’s Answer First Approach

How do Bain consultants go from a complex client question to a clear recommendation? In this session, we’ll introduce Bain’s Answer First approach — starting with a clear hypothesis and then testing it with focused analysis.

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Through practical examples, you’ll see how we structure problems, identify the key drivers, and communicate crisp, data-backed recommendations. Join us to get a concrete look at how we work and how structured thinking drives real impact.

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Company description:

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As a leading international management consultancy, we help the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. We work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries.

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Speakers:

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- Alex Mersch, Senior Manager

- Itay Zari, Senior Associate Consultant

- Elin Sundblom, Coordinator, Recruiting

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Information:

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Time: 12:15-13:15

Location: RAA-G-01, Rämistrasse 59 (Directions)

Zoom: Link (ID: 650 0460 5994 | PW: 638033)

Brown Bag Lunch

Finance Club meets Julius Bär

Feb 19, 2026

12:15 - 13:15

*Please note: This event will be taking place in the room KOL-G-217 (Click Here***)

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Topic:

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Powering the future: Geopolitics, energy, and your next career step

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Company description:

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Julius Baer is the international reference in wealth management. For more than 130 years, we have managed our clients’ wealth and served them as trusted, truly personal and holistic advisors. With our roots as a family business, we know the value of long-term relationships, and the challenges and opportunities of growing wealth, protecting it, and passing it on. In all we do, we are inspired by our purpose: creating value beyond wealth. ‍

Curious about how global trends will shape our future? From shifting geopolitics to resilient economies and groundbreaking innovation, the world is changing fast. Gain insights into what our Research experts observe in commodity markets and how the energy landscape might move from an era of petrostates to one of electrostates. Finally, learn how our Graduate Programme can be your launchpad into wealth management, giving you the chance to make an impact.

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Speakers:

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- Norbert Rücker, Head Macro & Next Generation Research

- Tamara Vecchio, Graduate Programme Manager

- Maeve Timoney, Portfolio Manager & former Graduate

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Information:‍

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Time: 12:15-13:15

Location: KOL-G-217, Rämistrasse 71 (Directions)

Zoom: Link (ID: 650 0460 5994 | PW: 638033)

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