UCL EFS - Economics and Finance Society

Incoming Freshers, are you excited to start studying at UCL very soon?

Well if you are interested in getting an edge and a head start in knowing all about your subject and what to expect, do join the ‘Know Your Subject’ event hosted by the Economics Division of EFS!

We’ll have speakers studying Pure Economics, HPE (History, Politics & Economics), Mathematics With Economics and EBEES (Economics & Business With East European Studies)!

This is a great opportunity for you to get to know your subjects in more depth and you’ll be able to ask the speakers any questions you may have regarding your subject so you will be fully prepared to start your first year!

Date: Wednesday, 21st September
Time: 3 PM (BST)
~ This event will be held virtually on Zoom

The link to register for this event can be found below:
https://ucl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAode6tpzsjHN2eW6oxYDBBRL8j9f5Ocyhk

After registering, you will receive the Zoom Link for the event and further details!

We hope to see you in this event!

Are you in the process of applying for summer internships? Looking for tips to enhance your CV and Cover Letters?

Look no further because we’ve got you covered! The EFS Finance Division presents: A CV & Cover Letter Workshop for Summer Internships!

This event aims to cover all the top tips for writing your CV & CL and progress in your summer internship application. The workshop will include a 30 minute panel session with speakers who have successfully landed summer internships at top banks, followed by a CV & CL review session and Q&A.

Date: Friday, 16th September
Time: 12 PM BST
~ This event will be held virtually on Zoom

The link to register for this event can be found below:
https://ucl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErf-mqpz8jGNcQngdWypxaXxyNYhcsLGQl

After registering, you will receive an email with the Zoom Link and further details regarding the event.

Hope to see you in this insightful event!

The UCL EFS Mentorship Team brings to you… The Mentorship Scheme Insight Event!

Looking to find out more about the EFS Mentorship Scheme and how to land spring week internships successfully? Join this event to deep-dive into the Mentorship Scheme EFS offers to you, and find out more about how you can succeed in your spring week applications from experienced speakers who have landed spring weeks and summer internships at prestigious firms!

Date: Thursday, 15th September
Time: 2pm - 3pm (BST)
~ This event will be held virtually on Zoom

The link to register for this event can be found below:
https://ucl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvdOChrTkuGtQO20gSD5jqLlw4zgywenoM

After registering, you will receive an email with the Zoom Link and further details regarding the event!

We hope to see you virtually in what’s set to be an informative and extremely helpful event!

UCL EFS presents: A Virtual Private Credit Event with Alex Chan. This event is the first part of our Introduction Into Finance series which aims to introduce members to all fields of finance. The speaker, Alex Chan is an associate in life sciences lending at Oaktree Capital Management. He has previous work experience in investment banking at Evercore and William Blair.

In this virtual event, we have Alex Chan speaking to us about his journey into finance, the nature of his work in private credit, and the process he took to join his current company.

Date: Friday, 5th August
Time: 17:00 - 17:45 BST
~ This event will be held virtually on Zoom

The link to register for this event can be found below:
https://ucl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErfu-prTIuHNMNFQ_TwwVpghJcZYz-8Sp6

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about the meeting. We hope you can join us for this insightful and enjoyable virtual event!

The applications are now open!

Join the EFS committee as a Vice President or Executive and contribute to the growth of the largest society in UCL.

For the 2022-2023 Academic Year, we are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals that are eager to run the most exclusive events that UCL has to offer! Having 9 different divisions, prestigious sponsors, and the largest reach in all students societies, all committee members will have the chance to contribute to the continuous growth of EFS in all aspects.

Please refer to the ‘Application Pack’ for specific information about each of the roles.

This pack can be found on the following link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ogq07fTlzdwdvYEiQNvenVp4Ypv8XcdF/view?usp=sharing

Should you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us and we’d be happy to help!

To apply for a role, fill in the ‘Application Form’ which can also be found on the following link:
https://forms.gle/jRxc7SkqMsiQ5MCx8

You can apply for a maximum of 3 roles.

If any of your attachments exceed the file size on Google Forms or if you encounter any other issues, feel free to contact us.

Note that all degrees are welcomed to apply for positions and that all applications are accepted on a ROLLING basis.

We wish you the best of luck and we look forward to working with you.

You’ve secured your Summer Internship but you don’t know how to prep? Maybe you are not sure how to convert it into a full-time job? On Thursday 2nd June at 5pm, join the UCL EFS for our annual “How to Convert Your Summer Internship” event.

This is perfect for incoming summer interns who want to learn how to convert their summer internships. We bring to you a panel of successful summer interns who converted to a graduate role to give you valuable advice on how to perform at your best!

Target Audience: Incoming Summer Interns

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Registration link: https://ucl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlfuCqpj0oHNc-1BLAdgFfgdQyToAIKFcT

We are pleased to announce our third panel speaker at the Economist’s Symposium - James Sproule!

Get your tickets now: https://studentsunionucl.org/whats-on/clubs-societies/economists-symposium

Date & Time: Saturday, November 27 - 2:00pm-6:30pm
Price: £4 with snacks and drinks included
Location: UCL, Darwin Building, B40 LT

We are pleased to announce our first panel speaker at the Economist’s Symposium - Pierre Régibeau!

Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/eqrHcdaN

Date & Time: Saturday, November 27 - 2:00pm-6:30pm
Price: £4 with snacks and drinks included
Location: UCL, Darwin Building, B40 LT

THE ECONOMIST’S SYMPOSIUM

Hear from world-renowned chief economists and data scientists from Facebook, ONS and the European Commission among others.

The event co-hosted by the Economics and Finance Society and The Economist's Society - UCL will be one of the UK’s largest economic conferences this year, where we delve into how economics plays a crucial role in corporate, public and sustainably decision making.

We have a host of interesting talks planned for you with an opportunity to ask questions at each stage.

Get your tickets before they sell out: https://studentsunionucl.org/whats-on/clubs-societies/economists-symposium

Date: Saturday, November 27
Time: 2:00 – 6:30pm GMT
Location: UCL, Darwin Building, B40 LT
Price: £4 with snacks and drinks included

Eligibility:
Undergraduate and Postgraduate students from ALL university

We are pleased to announce our second speaker at the Economist’s Symposium - Grant Fitzner!

Grant is the Chief Economist and Director of macroeconomic statistics at the UK ONS. He has also previously previously worked with the NHS and the Australian federal government among others!

Get your tickets now: https://studentsunionucl.org/whats-on/clubs-societies/economists-symposium

Date & Time: Saturday, November 27 - 2:00pm-6:30pm
Price: £4 with snacks and drinks included
Location: UCL, Darwin Building, B40 LT