Do ESADE MFin grads go into investment banking or asset management?

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S Raghav · Accepted Answer

ESADE MFin graduates do get placed in investment banking and asset management, though outcomes depend on language skills and prior internships. The school has strong connections with banks in Spain and across Europe, including Santander, BBVA, and Deutsche Bank. Students who target investment banking often land analyst roles in corporate finance or M&A, especially if they speak Spanish alongside English.
Asset management roles are also common, with firms like Amundi, Allianz, and local boutique funds recruiting ESADE graduates. Salaries in Spain for IB analysts usually start around &euro;55K&ndash;&euro;70K, while in London or Frankfurt they can be closer to &euro;75K&ndash;&euro;90K. Asset management salaries are slightly lower, often between &euro;50K&ndash;&euro;65K depending on location.
The program&rsquo;s electives in portfolio management and valuation prepare students well, and career services plus alumni networks in London and Paris help expand options beyond Spain.

Hema A · Answer

It&rsquo;s not only MBAs who make it into banking,  ESADE&rsquo;s MFin has a decent record here too, though the paths differ.

Investment banking is possible, but most grads start at analyst level in M&A or capital markets teams. Banks like Citi, Santander, and BNP Paribas have hired ESADE students.
Asset management firms in Europe also recruit, especially for analyst and associate roles in equity research or portfolio analysis.
Average starting salaries in IB are around &euro;55K&ndash;&euro;70K in Spain and &euro;75K&ndash;&euro;90K in London. Asset management positions usually pay &euro;50K&ndash;&euro;65K depending on market.
Language plays a huge role: students fluent in English plus Spanish or German often land better roles.
The program&rsquo;s Barcelona location makes internships during the degree easier, which can turn into full-time offers.

While landing a bulge bracket role is competitive, ESADE MFin grads do break into both IB and AM across Europe with solid compensation.
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