Swiss Finance Academy Associate Training Program
Trends in technology, globalization, outsourcing and banking consolidation are putting unprecedented demands on current graduates. As the competition for employment becomes increasingly steep, one needs to distinguish one's self from peers, and bring a multitude of skills to the table. This is particularly true in investment banking, corporate and securities law, consulting, and business management. Swiss Finance Associate offers a rigorous curriculum designed to give you a competitive edge, and launch your career to the next level.

Unlike other university executive education programs with business and finance curricula, our programs are taught by executives, entrepreneurs and graduate business school professors with extensive industry as well as teaching experience. They have been in the “trenches” of the business and Wall Street worlds, and can offer you the kind of applied, practical knowledge, insights and skills that you need to succeed.

The perspective you receive at Swiss Finance goes far beyond theoretical knowledge. Because our instructors have all held executive level positions, they are well-equipped to dispense candid insight and perspective from their vantage points. Our students learn a framework for success as they emerge from our rigorous programs with vital, marketable business skills which distinguish graduates of our programs from other job-seekers. Upon graduation, our students also join a global network of business executives, leaders, investment bankers and entrepreneurs.

Students who are chiefly interested in gaining a solid financial background will find that the program significantly enhances their abilities to meet their personal and professional financial goals. Swiss Finance Academy programs go far beyond basic accountancy training. The executive education program will equip you with a deep understanding of capitalization options on both technical and theoretical levels. Training is achieved through hands-on simulations in addition to rigorous classroom instruction. In addition, you will gain perspective on market evaluation and learn to recognize trends and cycles that professional traders watch.

Applicants should know that our programs are very rigorous. On many days, classes can be held for six to nine hours. Additionally, in the evenings, students study in groups and independently for several hours. There are assigned readings and case studies selected for richness and practical relevance to the topic, and for making the discussion as approachable as possible to the audience. Formal presentations similar to those delivered by investment bankers before their clients during "beauty contests", as well as negotiations that relate to price and structure of a deal, form an integral part of a highly dynamic learning experience. For those who are interested, Wall Street interview training and resume review sessions are held throughout the program, in the form of group exercises. These are conducted by finance professionals.