Upcoming Events
Nov 17 | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
IB Masterclass 4: M&A
Following the BIWS M&A guide, this session covers why and how companies acquire each other, the mechanics of EPS accretion/dilution, and how a deal's structure and financing affect Enterprise Value and Equity Value, followed by hands-on practice questions.
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Nov 17 | 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Coffee Chat with Amine Lakhlifi – Private Equity & Investment
Join us for an informal coffee chat with Amine Lakhlifi, IESE MBA alumnus (2020–2022) and Investment Principal at the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in Saudi Arabia. Amine has built a career across investment banking, valuation and financial advisory, with previous experience at Morgan Stanley and Alvarez & Marsal. His current role at PIF focuses on international direct investments, offering him a broad perspective on global investment opportunities and strategic decision-making. During this session, Amine will share insights into his career journey, his transition into investment banking and private investments, and his experience working within one of the world's leading sovereign wealth funds. This is a great opportunity to gain first-hand insights into the investment industry, learn about career opportunities in finance, and ask questions about navigating a career in this competitive field.
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Nov 17 | 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Coffee Chat with Ricardo Velilla Flores – Private Equity & Search Funds
Join us for an informal coffee chat with Ricardo Velilla Flores, IESE MBA 2015 alumnus and Investment Director at Aurica Capital, where he leads Aurica Search Fund. Ricardo has extensive experience in private equity, investment and entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on the Search Fund ecosystem. Through his work at Aurica, he supports entrepreneurs in identifying, acquiring and growing established businesses, helping them become business leaders and create long-term value. During this session, Ricardo will share insights into his career journey, the world of Search Funds and the opportunities available for MBA graduates interested in entrepreneurship through acquisition. This is a great opportunity to learn more about alternative career paths in finance, understand how Search Funds work, and gain first-hand insights from an experienced investor.
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Nov 17 | 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Coffee Chat with Andrzej Bak – Private Equity & Investment
Join us for an informal coffee chat with Andrzej Bak, IESE MBA 2026 alumnus and Investment Associate at The FSE Group, a UK-based investment firm providing growth capital to small and medium-sized businesses. With a diverse professional background combining architecture, project management and investment, Andrzej brings a unique perspective on transitioning into finance and building a career in the investment industry. During this session, Andrzej will share insights into his career journey, his transition from architecture to investment, and his experience working in the UK private equity and growth capital ecosystem. This is a great opportunity to learn more about investment careers, explore non-traditional pathways into finance, and gain first-hand advice on navigating a career transition into the investment industry.
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Nov 18 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
British International Investment (BII) – Company Presentation & Summer Internship Opportunities
Join us for an exclusive virtual session with British International Investment (BII), the UK's development finance institution and impact investor, focused on supporting sustainable economic growth in developing and emerging markets. During this session, you will have the opportunity to: - Learn more about BII, its mission, investment strategy and global impact. - Hear directly from the teams recruiting summer interns and discover the opportunities available. - Gain insights into the internship programme and recruitment process. - Ask questions during an interactive Q&A session. Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026 Time: 13:30–14:30 Format: Online Summer Internship Applications: - Opening date: 16 November 2026 - Application deadline: 6 December 2026 - Available positions: To be confirmed Don't miss this opportunity to connect with BII and explore a career in development finance and impact investing!
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Nov 18 | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Modelling 6: Merger & Acquisition
Covers the mechanics of accretion/dilution, what drives combined NPAT and share count, and how a deal is financed, then applies them to build a full merger model with a Sources and Uses schedule.
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Nov 18 | 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Career Talk & Networking with Mason Zhou (IESE MBA '21)
Join the IESE Fintech Club for a career talk with Mason Zhou (IESE MBA Class of 2021), currently Senior Strategy & Operations Manager and Head of Risk Service at Revolut in Dubai, and previously a Project Leader at BCG in Beijing and Dubai. Hear about his career journey and gain insights into fintech, strategy, operations and risk.
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Nov 18 | 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Coffee chat with Beatriz Gandarias - Venture Capital
Join us for an informal coffee chat with Beatriz Gandarias, IESE MBA 2022 alumna and Senior Associate at Asabys Partners, a venture capital firm focused on healthcare and life sciences. Beatriz has built her career at the intersection of healthcare, strategy and investment, with previous experience at Aliath BioVentures, Alta Life Sciences and Accenture. During this session, she will share insights into her career journey, her experience in the investment world, and the opportunities and challenges of working in healthcare and life sciences investing. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the venture capital industry, gain first-hand insights into the healthcare investment landscape, and ask questions about career paths in this field.
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Nov 18 | 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Coffee Chat with Paul Guillard – Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship
Join us for an informal coffee chat with Paul Guillard, IESE MBA 2022 alumnus, currently involved with VC Lab, an accelerator focused on helping aspiring fund managers launch venture capital firms. Paul has an international professional background spanning strategy, business operations, business development and entrepreneurship, with experience across Europe, Asia and the United States. He is currently transitioning into the Venture Capital industry, bringing experience as an angel investor, Limited Partner (LP), venture scout, and graduate of the Venture Institute VC Fellowship. During this session, Paul will share insights into his international career journey, his experience navigating the Venture Capital ecosystem, and the different pathways to breaking into the industry. He will also discuss networking, building relevant experience, and exploring opportunities across the VC and entrepreneurial landscape. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Venture Capital, discover alternative entry points into the industry, and gain practical insights from someone actively navigating this career transition.
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Nov 21 | 9:00am - 2:30pm
Finance CDC Bootcamp w/ Ahmad Rahnema - Session 4 -Global Financial Markets: Foreign Exchange, Derivatives and Risk Management
IMPORTANT: To register for this bootcamp, campus groups is not enough, you need to also register here: https://apply.iese.edu/170372465451253377389081293605232661511591365309/ Foreign Excahnge Market: Operation and Mechanics / Introduction to Forward, Futures, and Swap contracts / Option Contracts: Mecanisms and Strategies / Introduction toFinancial Risk Management IMPORTANT: Information regarding the logistics of the sessions: Given that we consider that it is preferable that you can attend these sessions in person, these sessions will be taught presentially from the IESE South Campus. On Saturday IESE is not fully catered as on workdays, so it could be a good idea to bring your own snacks.
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