Financial Analyst

While large-scale digitalization has automated many financial processes and accelerated complex calculations, specialists are still required for high quality analysis. The important Financial analyst functions are:

• To help to improve financial management,
• To manage risks,
• To offer investment options,
• To secure resources for development,
• To provide qualitative and quantitative assessment at the micro and macro levels.

Indeed, a recent study by experts from the HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) shows that financial analysts are among the 37 professions with the most future potential. This position is well paid and in demand at Central and private banks, government bodies, investment and insurance companies, hedge and private equity funds, Fintech companies.

Graduates of the program are well equipped for careers at Russian and international banks, investment funds, rating agencies, consulting groups, audit companies and other financial institutions. Among the many well-known organizations employing program alumni are Alfa Bank, Bloomberg L.P., BNP Paribas, KPMG, PwC, Renaissance Capital, Russian Railways, Sberbank, Thompson Reuters, and the World Bank.

You will enjoy access to the Alumni Club where the information on open positions at these and many other well-known organizations is regularly posted and updated.

Applicants are considered for admission based on the application portfolio and should meet the following requirements:

• bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• strong proficiency in English
• a strong economics, financial or mathematics background

Prior work experience in the field, including through an internship or other traineeship, is an advantage.

More information about the application process can be found here.