Capital Markets

In the course of the global financial crisis, investment banking has become an even more challenging field of work. Those hoping to specialise in this demanding industry must be prepared to satisfy some onerous expectations. If you are seeking to pursue a career in investment banking, you need more than a broad range of outstanding professional skills – you also need to be an exceptional
team player. If you are equal to such demands, you will find a host of business opportunities opening up before you.

The concentration in Capital Markets was specifically formulated in response to the conditions that characterise today’s investment banking sector. You are given a thorough grounding in the exacting mathematical methods and tools that are essential for a successful investment banking career. This programme is ideal for all those who wish to work for investment banks and other financial institutions. It is also aimed at students who wish to pursue a PhD upon completion of the Master‘s programme.

It prepares you for a career path in an investment banking department in one of the following areas:

• trade;
• risk management;
• asset management;
• derivatives.

Your main tasks as an investment banking specialist will be to assess companies, to evaluate risks and to manage corporate assets. You may also take part in drafting corporate financial strategies.

Capital Markets

• is challenging, because you create financial products and trade them;
• requires global thinking and involves a great deal of travel;
• is demanding, because it takes foresight and sharp analytical skills to succeed in the long term.