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

We are pleased to announce Michael Bailey as our first speaker at the Economist’s Symposium!

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

Join us at The Economist’s Symposium, one of the UK’s largest economic conferences co-hosted by the Economics and Finance Society and The Economist's Society. With talks from renowned chief economists and data scientists from Facebook, as well as public policy experts from the European Commission, the event will delve into the pressing issues we face today, trends for the future and how economics can help address these.

Stay tuned for more information!

Dtae: Saturday, November 27
Time: 2:00 – 6:30pm GMT
Register your interest: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-economists-symposium-tickets-206675089757

Due to recently recorded events, the EFS marketing team and the women from the committee have decided to produce this post about night safety.

We would please ask you to make sure your friends and yourself are safe when going to and leaving a night out!

Take care!

We are partnering with Bright Network to curate the best events for all our members. Bright Network's Breaking Barriers event is back for a second year! With three employer-led skills sessions on key qualities sought after by employers, this virtual event is designed to equip you with the tools to feel confident and stand out when submitting applications and in interviews for internships and graduate-level positions.

Sign up to BrightNetowrk using this link: https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/its-your-time-welcome-pack-societies/?utm_source=Society131&utm_medium=society_partner&utm_campaign=freshers_2021

Link for International students: https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/signup/?utm_source=Society131&utm_medium=society_partner&utm_campaign=welcomeweek_2021

Join Dare, an energy tech company, on their mission to getting the world to net zero. Their 2022 Summer Internship and Spring Insight week programmes are ideal for those keen to pursue a career in trading and drive change in the energy markets.

Apply here: bit.ly/3uGjopC

Are you looking for a flexible, part time role to fit comfortably around your studies? Are you studying Accounting or Computer Science? Do you want to boost your CV and work alongside industry professionals?

InvestIN is looking to hire industry specific University Advisors to work on their Accounting or Software Engineering programmes this Autumn, both in person and live online.
This is the perfect opportunity to develop your accountancy/software engineering skills through exciting events work with students!

Great pay and hours: £11p/h from 8:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Online/Central London
Learn great skills: Event management, industry knowledge, communication and organisational skills

Requirements:
- Accounting University Advisor: studying a degree in Accounting or similar
- Software Engineering: strong coding skills (this includes being able to spot errors in Python, HTML and CSS), being a 2nd/3rd/PG Year Student

Deadline : Rolling (To be able to work on those events, you must apply ASAP!)
Apply | More information : https://investin-education.breezy.hr/p/64e709e9356a01-university-advisor

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Ever wondered what management consultants actually DO? You can find out first hand, and discover why it might be a great start to your career, by attending this case workshop from one of the world’s leading consultancies, Oliver Wyman.

This is a hands-on session where you’ll work through the kind of company problem consultants are brought in to solve. You’ll be able to chat to consultants to find out what makes their careers so exciting and Oliver Wyman such a special place to work.

Get your CV ready and apply here: https://bit.ly/2XAlM4V

Exclusive office insight day with UCL EFS trading sponsor
Dare's Insight Day will give you an exclusive insight into trading and the energy markets. You'll learn about Dare, the energy tech company, and its mission to getting the world to net zero.

During the Insight Day, you’ll get a chance to speak with traders, trading analysts, and former interns, learning what it takes to become a trader. It's also an opportunity to hear more about Dare's Summer Internship and Spring Insight Week application process.

To attend, please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in trading using the link https://forms.gle/D5wmsnz9YZsGbqPp9 before Friday 22nd October 2021.

Event: Insight Day

Date: Wednesday 27th October 2021

Time: 4pm-6pm

Location: Dare's London offices

Exploring your career options?

Come along to a virtual session with Oliver Wyman a leading management consultancy. The firm’s leaders will explain what makes their business stand out from the rest and why you should apply.

Register for the event on 12 October here: https://bit.ly/2XAlM4V

Are you ready to be an integral part of UCL’s Largest society, by helping to execute 100 events, directly help thousands of students in their career goals and work with the world’s largest firms?

The UCL Economics and Finance Society has opened applications for their 4 First Year Representative positions. Even if you do not know much about Economics or Finance, we’re looking for motivated individuals with a passion for what we do.

Apply by 11:59PM BST on the 11th October. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If you have any questions please feel free to contact any of the team.

Good luck!

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesUOy8lLacL9T063y-nOasgy820IBuQgMl8UTqlfAcz_unlw/viewform

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Applications for analyst and associate positions at UCL EFS Bloomsbury Capital are now OPEN!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Apply Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrvJh0ADgoDvrQq_KQXX51hH8wtZ3I248CRfH2dEF8S_FVNQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Deadline: 17/10/2021

If you are someone interested in pursuing a career in finance, or have an interest in business, financial markets or investing, Bloomsbury Capital provides a unique opportunity to develop your technical and theoretical understanding of financial concepts and to implement them on a weekly basis.
As an Analyst, you will be placed in a team with an Associate and pitch two stocks each term for the fund to potentially invest in, with each pitch supported with a detailed valuation. Associates have experience in Investment Banking, Asset Management, Sales and Trading, Venture Capital, and Equity Research to name a few.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

Welcome Freshers! Ready for the best Sunday of the year?

Come and meet us at the Economics and Finance Society Stall during Freshers Fair!
Whether you have questions, want help to get your free membership, wish to learn more about opportunities and events we are offering (or just want some free EFS Merch!), we will be there for you! Make sure to drop-in to talk to some of our Committee Members about the year ahead.

Location: Refectory (look out for the societies beginning with an E!)

Date: Sunday, 3rd October, 10am-6pm BST
Get your free membership in the meantime: https://studentsunionucl.org/clubs-societies/economics-and-finance-society
Make sure to party with us at our freshers events: https://studentsunionucl.org/product/efs-night-out-beer-pong-club-night

Get experience in consulting!

We're happy to announce that our partner, The Young Consultant, has now opened the applications for their Autumn 2021 Project Round. All disciplines, all universities and all years are welcome to apply before October 1st at 23:59 GMT.

This is your chance to get real world consulting experience, while being mentored by BCG consultants.

Apply by submitting your CV: https://bit.ly/2VI76Qy

Oliver Wyman is a leading global strategy consultancy, and they’re giving you the chance to attend a case workshop to experience life as a consultant on a project.

Working in small groups, you’ll receive advice on how to approach a consulting case, how to conduct an interview as part of a project, and then present your conclusions.



Have your CV ready and apply here: https://bit.ly/2XAlM4V

Are you ready for 2020 and 2021 freshers combined? UCL EFS is for sure!

Find here a timeline of our events for freshers week! From Q&As to incredible social events, we look forward to seeing you!

Q&A: https://studentsunionucl.org/whats-on/clubs-societies/ucl-efs-freshers-meet-and-greet?v=18338

Membership: https://studentsunionucl.org/clubs-societies/economics-and-finance-society

Wristbands: https://studentsunionucl.org/product/efs-night-out-beer-pong-club-night