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“ICEF Grads Enjoy High Employment Rate Globally”

Suleyman Karibov, who currently serves as a risk analyst at Nordic real estate investor NREP in Luxembourg, enrolled in ICEF MSc Financial Economics in 2019 and holds his bachelor’s from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. Here’s how Suleyman managed to keep up with the leaning pace at ICEF, why makes academic mobility a useful experience, and how to land a job in Europe with no experience.

June 03, 2023

“I Took On the Task of Cultivating Skills in Students and Pursue It as My Second Calling"

Maria Petrova, who did her bachelor’s at HSE Perm and her master’s at HSE ICEF, heads a department at Sovcombank. Maria co-authors a master’s-level course designed to help the students of NES and ICEF become better prepared for the workplace and even land job offers before graduation. In this interview with Success Builder, Maria tells about the qualities employers look for in the candidates for analyst position, how new hires can improve their managerial skills, and why Sovcombank chose to be its own source of manpower.

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April 28, 2023

“Having the Right People Around is Key to Success as Early Career Scientist”

Grigory Zhirnov earned his master’s from ICEF in 2020 and is currently pursuing PhD studies. Grigory combines his research at HSE Laboratory for Macro-Structural Modeling of the Russian Economy with the job as chief economist at VTB Capital Asset Management. In this interview, Grigory talks about creating a match between job and academic studies, why early career scientists find HSE a great place to be, and what scientific explorations are maintained in banks.

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March 27, 2023

"The Prospects Are Good for ICEF Graduates in Russian Real Economy Sector"

Alexandra Nalobina earned her bachelor's from ICEF in 2022. Currently a financial modeling and investment analysis specialist at Uralchem, Alexandra shares about the right approach to job search, the benefits of being employed in real economy sector, and what makes ICEF graduates perfect candidates for highly sought-after jobs.

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March 01, 2023

"Previous Background is What Matters Least”: ICEF Open Day Welcomes Prospective Master’s Students

At MSc Financial Economics Open Day, prospective applicants were able to learn more about how the programme sets itself apart from its counterparts, how to enroll, and what level of math and language training it expects from applicants. Invited to speak were also programme graduates. They spoke about things that help kick-start careers in banking and consulting.

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February 23, 2023

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.

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February 16, 2023

"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.

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February 12, 2023

"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.

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February 04, 2023

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.

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December 28, 2022

"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.

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December 01, 2022

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