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Employers’ Feedback on ICEF Graduates: Otkritie Bank

Employers’ Feedback on ICEF Graduates: Otkritie Bank
Marcel Salyev, who is responsible for Business Strategy Management at Otkritie Bank’s Business Development Strategy Department, talks about the qualities that distinguish talented employees, why Otkritie sees ICEF as a provider of talent, and how financial institutions increase their cooperation with universities.

"Becoming a University Student Elevates to a New Level of Awareness"

"Becoming a University Student Elevates to a New Level of Awareness"
Georgy Brutyan joined Otkritie Bank as a strategic analyst in 2018 when the bank was experiencing fundamental changes. Currently its Managing Director for Strategy and Business Development, Georgy leads the projects to enhance the achieved structural change. In the interview with Success Builder, Georgy reveals where students can improve their practical skills, why time management is key to career success, and why an MBA is necessary for being a good manager.

"ICEF’s MSc Degree Prepares for So Many Career Tracks"

"ICEF’s MSc Degree Prepares for So Many Career Tracks"
Denis Bondarenko enrolled in ICEF’s MSc Programme in 2020 after earning his bachelor’s in Economics from St. Petersburg State University. Currently a trader with Sparkland Trading (Dubai) – a company with extensive experience on crypto markets – Denis shares how his master’s study levelled up his tech skills, what adds value to ICEF Career Services, and why crypto traders are attracted to Dubai.

ICEF Graduates and Students Announced Winners of Student Research Paper Competition-2022

ICEF Graduates and Students Announced Winners of Student Research Paper Competition-2022
The HSE University has summed up the results of its Student Research Paper Competition-2022, held among students and graduates. For the representatives of ICEF, this contest was yet another proof of their excellent performance. Four won prizes as best finance and economics papers, three more received an honourable mention. This year’s competition among participants was greater than ever: since 2021 the authors of the winning papers receive a special scholarship from HSE for exceptional academic achievements.

"There is no one unique approach to any given client in the Middle East"

"There is no one unique approach to any given client in the Middle East"
Jamila Fomina earned her Master’s in Financial Economics from ICEF in 2020 and her bachelor’s from HSE Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs. Jamila served at SBER CIB Treasury and later joined Citi, serving currently as a senior corporate banking analyst in Dubai. Here’s what Jamila thinks contributed to her graduation with honours, what makes a multinational bank an exciting place to be, and how the business culture in the Middle East is different from that in Europe.

"HSE is Like a Huge Machine for Generating Passion for New Subjects"

"HSE is Like a Huge Machine for Generating Passion for New Subjects"
HSE ICEF graduate Yaroslav Kolodyazhnyy left investment industry for IT and is currently running Corporate Department projects at Yandex office in Dubai. In this interview with Success Builder, Yaroslav shares why he thinks it’s wise for students to network, why job search strategies can fail, and what project managers are responsible for at Yandex.

"HSE teaches you how to do your best to make it to the top"

"HSE teaches you how to do your best to make it to the top"
A BSc graduate of Faculty of Economics and MSc graduate of ICEF, Artem Gudov chose to work in business and was successfully leading the investment departments of such giants as OZON and M.Video—El Dorado. Currently a Chief Financial Officer at Dubai-headquartered Eqvilent Group, Artem shares why he quit banking for industry, why the future belongs to marketplaces, and how to thrive on high-frequency trading.