Career Opportunities

Students graduating from this Master of Science typically pursue careers in the area of finance. In particular, two main professional profiles will be developed: Corporate Finance and Investment Banking Experts and Quantitative Finance, Asset Management and Risk Management Experts.

Corporate Finance and Investment Banking Expert

Graduates may work as financial analysts, engaging in tasks related to company valuation, activities connected to the issuance of debt or equity securities on regulated markets, credit risk assessment of business entities for financial intermediaries, and evaluation of structured financial operations, in close collaboration with senior analysts and investor relationship managers. The role involves assisting both public and private companies in raising funds through debt and equity markets and providing strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions, and other types of financial transactions. 

Graduates are trained to work primarily in financial institutions in the Corporate or Investment Banking divisions, or in investment funds dedicated to unlisted companies or startups (private equity or venture capital funds). They may also work in finance boutiques specialized in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and private equity, as well as in financial consultancy firms.

Quantitative Finance, Asset Management and Risk Management Expert

Graduates may work on the structuring, sales and trading of financial instruments, including complex instruments (derivatives) or – in collaboration with more senior roles – make investment decisions within management companies. In this role, they analyze clients' financial objectives, crafting investment strategies in line with clients’ risk profiles, and developing, organizing, and maintaining clients’ portfolios, coordinating with property managers, brokers, and other relevant parties when necessary. Alternatively, they may undertake functions in macroeconomic research and analysis or risk analysis and management (collaborating, for example, with the Chief Risk Officer within financial institutions).

Graduates are trained to work in financial institutions active in stock markets, bond markets, credit markets or derivative instruments, or in asset allocation management companies, investments funds, alternative investments firms, brokerage institutions or financial consulting firms. They may work within insurance companies or ratings agencies, as well as supranational organizations such as the European Central Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the European Investment Bank.