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Founded in 2002, Cevian Capital is the largest activist investor in Europe, managing c. €13 billion. Cevian focuses on enhancing the long-term competitiveness and value of its portfolio companies through constructive engagement with boards and management teams. As part of this strategy, Cevian often becomes one of the largest shareholders, and its professionals often join company boards. It typically makes 1-3 new investments per year, owns c. 12 companies at a time, and has an average holding period of c. 5 years. Its largest offices are in Stockholm and Pfäffikon (Switzerland).

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Speakers:

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Alexander Svensson - Partner

Patrik Münch - Associate

Patricia Mathis - Analyst

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Time: 12:15-13:15

Location: PLM-F-103/104

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

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With over 3,000 employees in Switzerland, KPMG is one of the Big Four and operates both nationally and internationally. Young professionals can explore more than 300 career opportunities across audit and advisory services - choosing the path that suits them best.

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Through our competencies in digital transformation as well as ESG consulting, we support our clients in today‘s biggest challenges. Whether you choose a (summer) internship, graduate program, permanent position or work as a working student, discover why KPMG is the place for personal growth and professional achievement.

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Presentation:

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KPMG’s Transaction Services Team

Speakers:

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Stephan Grüber - Partner

Gian Luca Andaloro - Manager

Caroline Harless - Consultant

Rony Hartmeier - Consultant

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Information:

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Time: 12:15-13:15

Location: PLM-F-103/104

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

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For over 50 years, MSCI has been a global leader in providing investment decision support tools and services. Calculating nearly 300,000 equity and fixed income indexes daily, MSCI empowers investors with data and insights across asset classes and geographies to help them build better portfolios and manage risk effectively.

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Speakers:

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Rene Maier - Head of Client Coverage Germany, Austria and Switzerland and QIS EMEA

Pam Palena - Sector and Thematic Research

Hannah Aschwanden - Climate Risk Research Associate

Selina Mbiyavanga - Index Sales & Client Coverage

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Information:

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Time: 12:15-13:15

Location: PLM-F-103/104

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

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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Are you curious to uncover the dynamic world of consulting? Join us to hear from McKinsey consultants about their unique journeys - where they started, how they joined, and what they love most about their work. Discover how consulting is a true team sport, where collaboration fuels success, and learn how McKinsey embraces growth and development to solve complex challenges and drive impact.

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Speakers:

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Florian Mayr, Consultant

Henry Reiff, Consultant

Frederik Schiele, Consultant

Carolyn Schönenberg, 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)

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Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services.

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With offices in 42 countries, the firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals.

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For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

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Speakers representing Morgan Stanley's Corporate Finance Division:

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Sara Banelli - Executive Director

Ferdinand Mersich - Associate

Johann Weise - Analyst

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Information:‍

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Time: 12:15-13:15

Location: PLM-F-103/104

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

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Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individuals, small- and middle-market businesses, large corporations, and governments with a full range of banking, investment management and other financial and risk management products and services.
The Global Corporate & Investment Banking teams provide corporate clients, financial institutions, and government agencies with solutions across the entire capital structure, from Global Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Corporate Banking to Sustainable Banking Solutions.‍

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Event description:

Bank of America's Investment Banking team will be hosting an exclusive case study event at their offices in Zurich this September, which will provide students with the opportunity to network with our business representatives across our Investment Banking team in Switzerland. The team will begin the event by hosting a panel where they will be sharing their day-to-day responsibilities and experience of working in an investment bank, followed by a case study where students will work on tasks of a live deal example. Students get to enjoy a networking apero riche thereafter, where our representatives will provide an overview of the 2026 internship opportunities. We encourage students with a strong interest in pursuing a career within investment banking to register their interest to attend this event!

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Date: 30 September 2025
Time: 18.00 CET
Place: Bank of America, Stockerstrasse 23, 8002 Zurich
Target group: All students from UZH with an interest in pursuing a career in investment banking
Application deadline: 19 September 2025

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EMEA | Bank of America and University of Zurich Finance Club Society - Bank of America