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GEMFIN program University of Geneva
Hey, there is this program in university of Geneva called GEMFIN, its a MAS ( Master of Advanced Studies) in Finance, its kind of expensive (42000 CHF) specially compared to other MFin programs in Switzerland since they are mostly around 700CHF. It seems its targeted for the people who have rather...
Best city in the world for PE outside the US
Hi, We all know that New York is the largest financial capital in the world. This is where you can earn the most. And the US is the land of Opportunities. However, taking into account factors such as total comp (and carry) adjusted for cost of living, and WLB, what is the second best city to work in...
Corporate Strategy salaries in Switzerland
Hi, I am currently interviewing for a corporate strategy role in Switzerland where they expect you to have approximately 5 years of experience from Management Consulting/Corporate Finance or similar. My question for you is what I realistically could ask for as compensation? I am currently living in...
Any Swiss Monkeys in the hood?!
Whatsup ya filthy monkeys?! New to the site(ish). I have been browsing around and was curious if there are any Swiss folks around here? My SO is Swiss and we will be over there for a visit soon. We have even played around with the idea of moving over there. She has family in Geneva and Zurich. I am...
Transferring Countries - IB, AM, PE, Trading or other
Currently in the US, non-target school, bachelors finance. Planning on returning to Switzerland to attend HSG ( University St. Gallen) for their Masters Banking and Finance program. I read in this forum and on the school site etc. that they work closely with major banks (CS, UBS, etc.) (Meet and...
BB Switzerland Visa Sponsorship
Hey guys, After much work, sweat and tears I finally landed a graduate position in a BB! However, I'm now faced with another kind of a struggle. The position I was offered was in Zurich and I have heard that it was extremely hard for a non-EU national to be sponsored for a work permit/visa. I was...
Big 4 Audit or MSF?
Hello everybody, I'm graduating in two months and a bit confused on what I should do. To give some background, I started college in Fall 2019 at a top 60 school, got broken up with right before covid, sunk myself into school since then. I did a big4 audit internship this past summer, and have FT...
Non-EU citizen prospects in US/Europe
I am a North African junior finance student with a near perfect GPA, native Arabic and fluent English. I would like to get a master's degree from a reputable Continental European university, since US and UK degrees are way too expensive and the universities don't provide much aid to foreign...
Hello all, looking forward to connecting and learning more about the Finance industry!
Hello everyone, My name is Kevin, and I am a Finance major living in San Francisco. I connected with an alumni from my school who worked as an Analyst at Deutsche Bank and they recommended I check out Wall Street Oasis. I really like the content so I decided to make an account and see what I can...
WU or St. Gallen
Hi guys, I'm in a sweet, but very hard situation. I got accepted to both WU and St. Gallen Economics MSc, but I can't decide which to choose. Life in Vienna would be more comfortable for me, while I think Switzerland might offers better career chances. What do you think, which to go for? Graduating...
From Audit Intern to IB Intern
Hey Guys I am currently working as an Audit Intern at a Big Four in Zurich, Switzerland, but my ultimate goal is it to get into IB . I already received several rejections from BB and Boutiques. I know it's super important to network and I already had one interview due to my network. But it still...
Finding out who is rich
How do wealth managers or private bankers find out who has a lot of money? Specially in Switzerland. I see a lot of people living an average life, but I know (fact) they have money and on the other side, the complete opposite. is there a tool bankers use to decide who are they pitching and who they...
Swiss Citizen studying in the UK - job in London after graduating??
I am a Swiss citizen and have lived in Switzerland my whole life. I have decided to pursue my Bachelor's degree in the UK (target school for IB). I'd like to work in London after graduating. How likely is it that I will get a job in London given the uncertainty of Brexit and the fact that I am a...
The IMD MBA in Lausanne Switzerland
Dear WSO Prospective MBAs , As a first step, I want to congratulate all of you on your decisions to pursue an MBA . It is a life changing experience and, with the right program, you can set yourself on a path to success. The question is: what is the right program and why? As I did in the past, I'm...
European Exchange Destination (St Gallen/Bocconi/Vienna/Scandinavia/Leipzig/Mannheim)
Hello WSO , My first discussion post! I'm joining a Queen's Masters program which encourages a semester abroad to a partner school. Since there's no degree to be gained, and the courses are all electives, the decision will be based mainly on the criteria of: Interest/relevance of course options...
Cargill-Gen a freeze on new hiring ? no Commercial Management Trainee Program in 2017
This is specific to Switzerland... The world trading unit of Cargill. Lately Cargill-GE has downsized their floor from 800 to 450 (lay offs and staff put on early retirements). - New-Hiring is on the ice, - Total freeze on the Commercial Management Trainee Program this year. -Additionally in the...
Drones are taking over
Drones are not just for military use anymore. They're available to everyone, and have provided views and vistas we've never seen before. The best thing about them: mobility . They can just get anywhere. Military, spying, creating amazing footage, agriculture, construction, delivery, surveillance –...
Chances of American MBA grad getting hired in Switzerland?
Hi everyone. I'm a recent graduate of a target school in the US and I'm an American passport holder. I'm now completing my MBA at one of the main hospitality management schools in Switzerland. I'm trying to see if I can stay in Switzerland after I graduate. I'm looking at PWM roles (biz dev,...
Funds in Europe ex-UK, especially Switzerland / Luxembourg / The Netherlands
Hi to all, I'm interested breaking as a generalist analyst into a fund on the Continent, with specific focus on Switzerland / Luxembourg / The Netherlands ... looking for value or event-driven funds either l/s or long only. Does anyone have any insight into how best to locate / approach funds and...
From Switzerland to NYC
Hey guys, gotta fast question, how likely is it to get an job offer, if you're from a target school in Switzerland (Credit Suisse, Goldman, McKinsey etc.). How much more difficult is it to get a offer compared to Zurich or even London?
What's the next big tax-haven?
Swiss banks are a tax-haven no more! Thanks to the tax deal reached between Switzerland and the United States to punish Swiss banks that helped wealthy Americans hide money from United States tax authorities in offshore accounts. I found an infographic about emerging tax-havens in the world and I...
What I Would Do At Davos
Ah, Davos. The ultra-exclusive gathering of the world’s great movers, shakers, and decision makers, where the world’s problems are discussed and solutions proposed. The CEOs and heads of international bodies are bundled up in their winter gear, and the security is top-notch—like a real-life...
Multi-Family Office in Switzerland
Hi all! Anybody has insights about working for Multi-Family Office (MFO) in Switzerland, and with a particular focus on Chinese clients? With knowledge of Chinese and multiple years of living, studying and working in Chinese speaking region, I am wondering if working for MFO is the road worth...
Zurich vs Relationship
Wondering whether WSO shed some insight into my current dilemma. I have recently been offered a job in the mining finance team in Zurich with my existing employer. My background is asset finance primarily risk mgmt with 2 years experience having started on a grad program at a top tier in Sydney. The...
Junior Oil Trader @ 33?
Hi guys, I've been an equities sales trader for the last 5 years in Athens Greece with a total work exp of 8 years, plus 1.5 years of military service. I've graduated from Cass Business School in London in 2002 with a BSc in finance and an MSc in Shipping, Trade & Finance. I have decided that i want...
Few options... considering going to Swiss Graduate School
Hey guys. I currently have two years of experience at a BB in Technology Finance. After many discussions and a lot of research, I'm dead set on getting into Commodities trading. Based upon my lack of experience in the industry, I think the best way to get into a top firm is by pursuring a graduate...
Japan, Turkey, Switzerland and Australia: which one to go short and which one to go long?
Hi WSO , I am sophomore student and we are debating in the trading group at my school about this trade. We plan to obtain exposure via ETFs and perhaps other indexes. If you were given a bunch of cash, which one would got long and which one would go short? Why? Japan, Turkey, Switzerland and...
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