Connexion The Careers Forum Wednesday 23 – Friday 25 March 2011
Programme
La résidence des étudiants D’ici 2013, l’Institut disposera pour ses différentes activités de plusieurs bâtiments dont l’ensemble constituera le Campus de la paix. Celui-ci comprendra des constructions nouvelles (Maison de la paix, Maison des étudiants, Portail des nations), des bâtiments rénovés (villa Moynier), à
Vue générale de la Maison des étudiants en montant l’avenue de France Photos : Bureau Lacroix-Chessex
rénover (villa Barton) ou à réaffecter (bâtiment de la rue Rothschild). Grâce au Campus de la paix, l’Institut sera installé au coeur du quartier des organisations internationales et renforcera son interaction avec les acteurs internationaux ayant leur siège à Genève et dans la région lémanique.
Balcon commun
Surface brute : 8000 m2 Niveaux : 10 (rez + 9) 135 logements, 243 lits dont " 72 studios (23,15 m2) " 9 appartements de 2 chambres (52,6 m2) " 18 appartements de 3 chambres (74,3 m2) " 18 appartements de 4 chambres (114,6 m2) " 9 appartements pour familles (75 m2) " 9 appartements pour professeurs invités (49 m2) Début des travaux : été 2011 Fin des travaux : septembre 2012 Studio type
WELCOME TO CONNEXION 2011! This 8 th edition of our yearly Careers Forum opens with a record number of employers drawn from the public and private sectors alike. This shows that the profiles of students who will soon be completing their studies at the Institute and our young graduates continue to meet the diverse expectations of the global workplace. This is not surprising. Studying at the Graduate Institute has become more and more competitive every year and the chosen few come with solid credentials at the start: three or more languages, previous international professional experience and undergraduate studies from the world’s finest schools. At the Institute they are prepared for tomorrow’s world by looking at global issues in an interdisciplinary manner. As world events unfold they are taught to analyse the political, economic, legal and historical factors underpinning them. Their formal education is complemented by regular conferences and seminars at the Institute featuring world experts in their fields and they benefit from the immense activity in International Geneva.
Many of the organisations that have chosen to participate in Connexion 2011 are long-standing partners. A good part of their representatives have studied or lectured within our walls, hired our students or simply participated in our series of multistakeholder events. They have learned that the Institute is a forum for forward-looking reflection and that the young men and women who study here will inherit our values: excellence, independence, engagement and diversity. These will enable them to succeed in the responsibilities given to them by any future employer. Our students and partner organisations have an important point in common: they come from all over the world and share a deep belief that global challenges need global solutions. The Institute is here to help you make the right match.
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Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements Career Services and the Institute’s administration express their profound gratitude to the individuals, companies as well as international and non-governmental organisations that contribute to the success of the Careers Forum through their collaboration and support.
We would like to express special appreciation to our partner organisations AGEFI BAT Switzerland Bilan BNP Paribas Cargill International Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) Credit Suisse CSS Assurance Dell SA HSBC Private Bank International Organizations MBA
Lombard Odier McKinsey & Company Page Personnel PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) SGS Swiss Style Magazine Thomson Reuters Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA UBS AG Vistra SA
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Participants by sector Banking and Finance BNP Paribas Crédit Agricole Suisse SA Credit Suisse HSBC Private Bank Lombard Odier Pictet & Cie Symbiotics SA (Microfinance) Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA UBS AG Vistra SA Commodity Trading and Verification Cargill International Garant GTS Global Trade Security SGS Consulting and Advisory Dalberg (Development) FSG Social Impact Consultants KPMG (Public Sector and IOs) McKinsey & Company PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC – International Development) WISE – philanthropy advisors
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Consumer Goods BAT Switzerland Caterpillar CSS Assurance DELL SA DuPont de Nemours Nespresso Procter & Gamble (P&G) International Organisations African Development Bank (AfDB) Asian Development Bank (ADB) Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) International Catholic Migration Commission – UN High Commissioner for Refugees (ICMC-UNHCR) International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) International Labour Organization (ILO) International Road Federation (IRF) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) UN Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) UN Development Programme (UNDP) UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Banques centrales Global Health Relations transatlantiques Environmental Policies Action humanitaire International Affairs Intégration régionale International Governance Politique de coopération Humanitarian Law Inégalités Climate Change Politique agricole Environmental Policies Droits de l’homme International Affairs Intégration régionale International Governance Politique de coopération Humanitarian Law Inégalités Climate Change Banques centrales Global Health Droits de l’homme Non-State Actors Organisations internationales Natural Resources Terrorisme Poverty Minorités Banques centrales Global Health Relations transatlantiques Environmental Policies Trade and Economic Integration Natural Resources Intégration régionale International Governance Politique de coopération Humanitarian Law Inégalités Climate Change Terrorisme Poverty Minorités Executive Education Géopolitique International Governance Microfinance International Governance Politique de coopération Humanitarian Law Inégalités Climate Change Politique agricole Conflicts and Peacebuilding Climate Change Politique agricole Global Health Relations transatlantiques Environmental Policies Action humanitaire International Affairs Droits de l’homme Environmental Policies Organisations internationales Natural Resources Terrorisme Poverty Minorités Executive Education Organisations internationales Natural Resources Terrorisme Executive Education Géopolitique International Governance Microfinance Règlement des différends Pays émergents Diplomatie multilatérale Union européenne Conflicts and Peacebuilding Migrations Banques centrales Global Health Relations transatlantiques Environmental Policies Trade and Economic International Affairs Intégration régionale International Governance Politique de coopération Humanitarian Law Inégalités Climate Change Banques centrales Migrations Relations transatlantiques Environmental Policies Action humanitaire Migrations Intégration régionale International Governance Politique de coopération Humanitarian Law Inégalités Climate Change Politique agricole Climate Droits de l’homme Non-State Actors Organisations internationales Natural Resources Terrorisme Poverty Minorités Banques centrales Global Health Relations transatlantiques Environmental Policies Action humanitaire International Governance Intégration régionale International Governance Politique de coopération Humanitarian Law Inégalités Global Health Politique agricole Climate Change Droits de l’homme Non-State Actors Politique agricole Migrations Droits de l’homme Non-State Actors Organisations internationales Natural Resources Terrorisme Poverty Minorités Banques centrales Global Health
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Participants by sector International Organisations (continued) UN Environment Programme (UNEP) UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) UN Office at Geneva (UNOG) UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) UN World Food Programme (WFP) World Bank World Health Organization (WHO) Law Firms Lalive Attorneys-at-Law Sidley Austin LLP Media Agefi Bilan Swiss Style Magazine Thomson Reuters Non-governmental Organisations Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) Care International Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) Civicus
Fédération Internationale des ligues des Droits de l’Homme (FIDH) Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) Human Rights Watch (HRW) International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) International Rescue Committee (IRC) International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) Interpeace Mandat International Médecins du Monde Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Organisation Mondiale Contre la Torture (OMCT) Track Impunity Always (TRIAL) Tropical Forest Trust Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF) Recruiting and Headhunting Centre for Information, Counselling and Training for Professions Relating to International Cooperation (Cinfo) Page Personnel Swiss Public Administration Département fédéral des affaires étrangères (DFAE) – Section présence de la Suisse dans les OI – Section carrières diplomatiques
Revue internationale de politique de développement International Development Policy
Revue internationale de politique de développement, nº 2, Genève : Graduate Institute Publications, 2011. ISSN papier 1663-9375, ISSN en ligne 1663-9391, EAN 9782940415458 30 EUR | 40 CHF poldev@graduateinstitute.ch http://poldev.revues.org
La Revue internationale de politique de développement est une publication de référence sur les politiques de développement et la coopération internationale. Elle s’organise autour de trois parties : Un dossier thématique. 2011 | Energie et développement L’énergie est un enjeu majeur en matière de politique de développement. Une dizaine d’auteurs de différents horizons disciplinaires et géographiques livrent leur réflexion sur les difficultés de changer la trajectoire d’un développement se nourrissant essentiellement d’énergies fossiles, les enjeux géopolitiques, notamment pour l’Afrique et les pays émergents, ainsi que le rôle de la coopération internationale dans le domaine de l’énergie. Une revue annuelle des principales évolutions des politiques commerciale, financière et de coopération au développement. Des infographies éclairant les thèmes abordés. Version française publiée par l’Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement | Genève – A paraître en avril 2011 English edition published by Palgrave Macmillan – Forthcoming in June 2011
Stand Schedule
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stand Schedule Main Hall of Villa Barton (10:00 – 17:00) Wednesday 23 March 2011
Friday 25 March 2011
BAT Switzerland Credit Suisse DELL SA Page Personnel Procter & Gamble (P&G) UBS AG
Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) KPMG (Public Sector and IOs) McKinsey & Company North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC – International Development) Thomson Reuters
Thursday 24 March 2011
Regional Development Bank Day Friday 1 April 2011
Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) Département fédéral des affaires étrangères (DFAE) – Section présence de la Suisse dans les OI – Section carrières diplomatiques HSBC Private Bank Lombard Odier Pictet & Cie Swiss Style Magazine
African Development Bank (AfDB) Asian Development Bank (ADB) Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)
Agenda
Wednesday 23 march 2011 Employers’ Presentations Room Abi-Saab (1st floor)
Room S4 (2nd floor)
Room S1 (ground floor)
10:15
WISE – philanthropy advisors
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Caterpillar
11:15
FSG Social Impact Consultants
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
BAT Switzerland
12:15
International Risk Governance Council (IRGC)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
DuPont de Nemours
13:15
Fédération Internationale des ligues des Droits de l’Homme (FIDH)
UN Development Programme (UNDP)
Credit Suisse
14:15
Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF)
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
UBS AG
15:15
Tropical Forest Trust
World Bank
Sidley Austin LLP
16:15
Mandat International
International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)
Crédit Agricole Suisse SA
17:15
Civicus
Procter & Gamble (P&G)
Reminder: Room S2 is available to employers to use as an interview room after their presentation.
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Symbiotics has offices in Geneva, Cape Town, Mexico City and Singapore. We seek professionals who wish to be part of a young, dynamic and challenging work environment in a growing industry. We offer the opportunity to work in social investment within a for-profit corporation.
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Agenda
Thursday 24 March 2011 Employers’ Presentations Room Abi-Saab (1st floor)
Room S4 (2nd floor)
Room S1 (ground floor)
10:15
Centre for Information, Counselling and Training for Professions Relating to International Cooperation (Cinfo)
11:15
DFAE – Section présence de la Suisse dans les OI
UN Office at Geneva (UNOG)
Cargill International
12:15
DFAE – Section carrières diplomatiques
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Lombard Odier
13:15
Organisation Mondiale Contre la Torture (OMCT)
Care International
Symbiotics SA (Microfinance)
14:15
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
UN Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
SGS
15:15
Human Rights Watch (HRW)
UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Garant GTS Global Trade Security
16:15
International Road Federation (IRF)
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
BNP Paribas
17:15
Swiss Style Magazine
HSBC Private Bank
Reminder: Room S2 is available to employers to use as an interview room after their presentation.
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Friday 25 March 2011 Employers’ Presentations Room Abi-Saab (1st floor)
Room S4 (2nd floor)
Room S1 (ground floor)
10:15
Track Impunity Always (TRIAL)
International Catholic Migration Commision – UN High Commissioner for Refugees (ICMC-UNHCR)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
11:15
Médecins du Monde
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
DELL SA
12:15
Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
World Health Organization (WHO)
KPMG (Public Sector and IOs)
13:15
Interpeace
Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP)
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC – International Development)
14:15
International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
UN World Food Programme (WFP)
Thomson Reuters
15:15
Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Dalberg (Development)
Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR)
McKinsey & Company
16:15
Reminder: Room S2 is available to employers to use as an interview room after their presentation.
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employers’ testimonials
Raphaël Asseo HR Officer* The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
You have been recruiting at the Institute for several years. How does this collaboration benefit you? Since the Global Fund is active in the field of development, we are always keen on receiving applications from the Institute’s students and graduates due to their strong expertise in this area. We often have openings for internships and entry level positions, such as Proposal Officer, and to date we have been highly satisfied with the quality of their work.
* Raphaël Asseo is now working at Ken Clark International as Regional
Operations Vice President
What qualities do our students have that particularly interest you? They have solid international experience and a cosmopolitan mindset, an excellent educational background in geo- and socio-economic issues as well as politics. Graduate Institute’s students have solid knowledge of international organisations and the issues they tackle. They are talented and show a great deal of motivation for our organisation’s activities and its status as a public-private partnership. Finally, they are able to work hard and contribute from day one.
Employers’ Testimonials
What types of profiles are you most particularly interested in? For the Global Fund Internship Programme and Proposal Officer positions, we are interested in employees who: have previous work experience (between one and three years) speak several languages: English is required, French is a great plus, Spanish, Arabic or Russian are also valued and any other language such as Mandarin is welcome have a strong grasp of finance including an interest in numbers and the ability to review budgets or are interested in policy-making are good communicators are able to work as part of a team
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What types of positions are available? Depending on experience, the Global Fund secretariat has regular openings in all of its departments which cover communication, marketing, fundraising, policy review, health system strengthening and more. In addition, every year from August to December, the Global Fund hires between twenty and twenty-five young graduates with one to three years professional experience as Proposal Officers to do grant review and screening.
Josephine Pallandt Senior Manager International Development Team PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)*
You have been recruiting at the Institute for several years. How does this collaboration benefit you? The PwC International Development Team based in Geneva has grown significantly in recent years and the Institute has been able to assist us to reach out to exceptional candidates who have a personal drive for excellence and development in partnership. Our collaboration has also led to more visibility of the depth of PwC expertise in development and the opportunities for Institute’s graduates at PwC.
* Presentation by PwC: Friday 25 March at 13:15, room S1
What qualities do our students have that particularly interest you? Our 19 team members come from all corners of the world and most of them have extensive international donor field experience having lived and worked in developing countries, including in fragile states and countries experiencing or emerging from conflict. We are interested in shared values in terms of teamwork, leadership and personal motivation. And our team members, also our junior staff, have proven experience in servicing international organisations and NGOs especially in the field. Our staff can communicate in several languages and are most often raised in multi-cultural environments.
Employers’ Testimonials
What types of profiles are you most particularly interested in? Our team based in Geneva is a microcosm of what PwC is doing globally comprising of strategic, governance, institutional development, business planning, finance, HR and policy specialists. Most team members have experience working with not-for-profit organisations at a strategic, policy and operational level. Together the team possesses a wealth of experience. Our profile requirements are driven by our client’s needs. Some examples of client projects are strategic and operational reviews, programme design, management and
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implementation, trust fund and risk management, human and financial resources management services and monitoring and evaluation of grants and country programmes. Our consultants also possess strong soft skills and are independent analysts and innovative thinkers. What types of job positions are available? In the past we have recruited at different levels in terms of grade and experience and whenever the need arises we foresee a similar pattern in the future.
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Emilio Laterza Recruiting Manager DELL SA*
You have been participating in Connexion as a partner for several years. How does this collaboration benefit you? It has been a good professional experience working with people from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. They are very organised and highly committed to their mission: putting students in contact with business. What qualities do our students have that particularly interest you? They have a real international background with a good overall understanding of a complex and fast global economy. For Dell, the quality and diversity of the programmes provided by the Graduate Institute make its students highly valuable. * Presentation by DELL SA: Friday 25 March at 11:15, room S1
What types of profiles are you most particularly interested in? Our team is representative of the worldwide marketplace; we believe in diversity of thought, culture, and experience. In other words, we are looking for multilingual and international candidates who are able to do business across Switzerland’s diverse regions and cultures. We are on the lookout for people who show competence in facing daily challenges and are willing to grow within the company. Dell is a meritocracy where compensation is tied directly to performance. What kind of positions do you offer? We offer internships in sales and human resources as well as account management positions.
RECENT GRADUATES’ SUCCESS STORIES
Dorothée de Loustal Senior Consultant Advisory KPMG* Quel a été votre parcours ? Après l’Institut, j’ai travaillé à l’UBS AG** pour le MoyenOrient. Grâce au Graduate Training Programme, j’ai pu découvrir l’ensemble des activités de la banque. J’ai ensuite rejoint le World Economic Forum où j’ai tout d’abord fait du business development pour la même région, avant de m’orienter vers la gestion de projets dans le domaine de la santé globale (HIV/AIDS, tuberculose, malaria). Je travaille maintenant chez KPMG comme consultante en management pour les Nations Unies et les organisations non gouvernementales. J’ai d’ailleurs été engagée chez KPMG par le biais du Forum Connexion !
* Présentation KPMG : vendredi 25 mars à 12h15, salle S1 ** Présentation UBS AG : mercredi 23 mars à 14h15, salle S1
Pourquoi avez-vous choisi d’étudier à l’Institut ? J’ai choisi l’Institut pour son approche pluridisciplinaire. J’ai vraiment apprécié le fait que cette formation vous pousse à appréhender le monde selon différents points de vue. Ayant toujours voulu travailler dans un domaine d’utilité publique en appliquant des méthodes empruntées au secteur privé, l’Institut semblait être le meilleur endroit pour appréhender ces deux mondes. Quel est votre souvenir le plus marquant de vos études à l’Institut ? Il y en a beaucoup… Le cours d’histoire des relations internationales du Professeur Hammer m’a particulièrement marqué, car il enseignait l’histoire en citant les hommes politiques russes et chinois, toujours en version originale avant de les traduire. En ramenant l’histoire à l’échelle de l’homme, j’ai
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appris qu’il n’y a pas une Histoire, mais des histoires. J’ai aussi particulièrement aimé l’atmosphère familiale de l’Institut, tant au sein du campus que lors des nombreuses séances de travail de groupe que nous organisions pour préparer les examens.
aussi un esprit d’analyse et de synthèse, et la capacité d’apprendre rapidement car l’on est toujours confronté à de nouvelles questions. Enfin, il faut avoir l’esprit d’équipe et de la psychologie, les mandats pouvant parfois être très sensibles.
Comment et pour quelles raisons avez-vous choisi une carrière dans le conseil ? La curiosité et la diversité. Le conseil offre l’opportunité de travailler en permanence avec des personnes et des entreprises différentes en étant confronté à des problématiques variées.
L’Institut vous y a-t-il bien préparé ? Oui, je pense, notamment avec l’approche pluridisciplinaire, la nécessité de définir des priorités pour respecter les délais, mais aussi pour ce qui est de la connaissance du secteur de la coopération internationale et de l’économie.
Selon vous, quelles sont les qualités nécessaires pour faire carrière dans ce domaine ? Ce métier requiert flexibilité et résistance au stress car le rythme de travail est soutenu et peut beaucoup varier, mais
Quelles sont les compétences que vous avez acquises lors de vos années à l’Institut ? La débrouillardise, mais aussi des méthodes de recherche, des compétences analytiques et rédactionnelles et une très bonne culture générale.
Malek Dahmani Graduate Lombard Odier*
Quel a été votre parcours ? Je me suis orienté dans le domaine émergent de la finance sociale, où se croisent la microfinance, l’entrepreneuriat social, l’investissement responsable ou encore la venture philanthropie. Au terme de mes études à l’Institut, en 2008, j’ai travaillé pour Symbiotics SA** dans le département Analyse Financière des Institutions de Microfinance. En décembre 2008, j’ai rejoint la Fondation 1796 – Fondation des Associés, anciens Associés et familles d’Associés de Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch. Après une année riche en expériences variées à ce poste, je suis parti au Moyen-Orient pour améliorer ma maîtrise de l’arabe. J’ai finalement intégré, en mai 2010, le programme Graduate de Lombard Odier, en commençant par deux premières rotations au sein de l’unité Investment Managers.
* Présentation Lombard Odier : jeudi 24 mars à 12h15, salle S1 ** Présentation Symbiotics SA : jeudi 24 mars à 13h15, salle S1
Pourquoi avez-vous choisi d’étudier à l’Institut ? Au-delà de l’intérêt que je portais pour les matières enseignées, plusieurs éléments m’ont convaincu que l’Institut constituait un endroit idéal pour étudier les relations internationales : la possibilité de suivre simultanément l’économie internationale, le droit international, la science politique et l’histoire et la politique internationale tout au long du diplôme, la qualité du corps professoral, la proximité des organisations internationales et des ONG et surtout la diversité des étudiants, provenant d’horizons culturels différents. Quel est votre souvenir le plus marquant de vos études à l’Institut ? Choix difficile ! Il y en a eu beaucoup… J’hésite vraiment entre la préparation de l’oral final où l’on se réunissait à plusieurs pour s’entraîner – finissant généralement par des fous rires mémorables vu la fatigue générale – et les légendaires fêtes à la cafétéria ! C’est incroyable l’ambiance qu’il peut y avoir dans un si petit endroit !
Recent graduates’ success stories
Comment et pour quelles raisons avez-vous choisi une carrière auprès de Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch ? L’investissement et l’innovation financière m’ont toujours intéressé et je suis convaincu, dans un avenir proche, de leur contribution au développement des pays les moins avancés. Pour s’impliquer concrètement dans ce domaine, la banque est un secteur idéal, vous permettant d’apprendre à maîtriser plusieurs langages – en premier lieu, celui de l’investissement – et de comprendre les marchés financiers. Surtout, vous êtes exposé à de multiples opportunités tant les métiers présents sont variés, allant de l’analyste financier au responsable de projet philanthropique. Un autre point décisif dans mon choix de carrière fut le sentiment que mon travail était valorisé et utile pour les équipes avec lesquelles je travaille et ce, malgré ma courte expérience. Selon vous, quelles sont les qualités nécessaires pour faire carrière dans ce domaine ? Outre l’esprit d’initiative et le dynamisme, il est nécessaire d’y ajouter une grande rigueur, un sens du détail ainsi qu’une
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bonne capacité d’adaptation et de réaction. Si l’on n’a pas étudié la finance auparavant, j’ajouterais qu’il faut aimer apprendre constamment et être prêt à assimiler rapidement beaucoup d’informations et de nouveaux concepts. Enfin, une dose de créativité est vraiment bienvenue ! L’innovation reste au cœur de nombreuses activités et métiers de la Maison Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch. L’Institut vous y a-t-il bien préparé ? Quelles compétences y avez-vous acquises ? L’Institut m’a bien préparé, un peu par ce que j’y ai appris mais surtout par la manière dont je l’ai appris. Grâce à la variété des thèmes traités et des matières abordées durant mes études, j’ai dû apprendre à comprendre des sujets toujours nouveaux, à les synthétiser rapidement, tout en vérifiant systématiquement mes sources d’information. Cette faculté à raisonner de manière globale m’aide grandement dans mes projets actuels. L’enseignement bilingue est aussi un atout indéniable. Cela correspond vraiment à ma réalité professionnelle actuelle, travaillant auprès de banquiers privés genevois dans un contexte international.
Benjamin Kong Intern North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)*
How did you start your career? My bachelor’s degree was in international economics and I started my international relations career in Washington, DC as a trade analyst, working on antidumping cases covering imports into the United States. Some of the methodologies and procedures used in our work were related to decisions made at the WTO. Later on, my specialisation evolved when I took a new position in the US Department of State regulating defence-related exports. This role allowed me to develop more of my skills analysing and interpreting policy. After a period of time, I decided to take a master’s degree in international affairs to build on my first economics degree. Why did you choose to study at the Graduate Institute? The Graduate Institute’s location in Geneva, a centre for international organisations and NGOs, was the perfect place for me to study international affairs in a multilateral context. The remarkable internationalism of the faculty and student body, as well as the city of Geneva, have had a profound influence on making me into a more global thinker.
Did you work during your studies in Geneva? Yes, I completed internships at the UN Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD)** and the Graduate Institute’s Career Services. At UNCTAD, I researched foreign direct investment in numerous economic sectors of South East Asia and the investment activities of sovereign wealth funds in the agricultural sector. While working in Career Services, I helped organise the Careers Forum and carried out other activities promoting students and alumni with multinational companies. Why did you choose an experience at NATO? Having worked before in regulating US defence exports, I was interested in gaining experience in the multinational application of those defence capabilities. Being at NATO would also give me the opportunity to work in a smaller international organisation (28 members) within a more focussed field of international policy. * Presentation by NATO: Friday, 25 March at 10:15, room S1 ** Presentation by UNCTAD: Friday, 25 March at 15:15, room S4
Recent graduates’ success stories
In your opinion, what are the qualities necessary for a successful career at NATO? To be successful at NATO, the two most important skills are communication and network-building. You will work daily with diplomats, civil servants in defence ministries, military officers and policy professionals. As in other organisations, but especially international ones, success requires being able to work with people from different professional backgrounds and nationalities. Successful communication requires listening and those who are good at listening and understanding their counterparts can build strong networks. Did the Graduate Institute prepare you well? Yes, particularly in terms of my communication and negotiation skills. At the Graduate Institute, I appreciated very much the small yet international classes and the strong emphasis on engaging with professors and fellow students.
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What advantage did the Institute give you from an intellectual point of view? The most valuable skills I gained from my Graduate Institute studies are two-fold. At the first level is the ability to study a matter and take a well-reasoned position on it within the wider picture, and then to explain my position in a clear, lucid manner. The second is the capability to understand different positions on the same matter – even different schools of thought – and to find a way to negotiate. How did you benefit from your position at NATO? My time at NATO showed me that the success of an initiative depends as much on the implementation as on the (sometimes long) negotiation of a decision. Implementation requires somewhat different competences compared with those used in negotiating decisions, including the skills to manage people and projects. Most of these skills can be acquired through experience and training. For me, I decided to do it in an accelerated form through a Master in Business Administration degree from Rotterdam School of Management in the Netherlands.
Sébastien Delahaye Young Professional African Development Bank (AfDB)*
How did you start your career? I first studied accounting at the University of Lyon. As I was interested in corporate management, I joined a business school from which I obtained a master’s degree. As I was interested in meeting other cultures and in “helping” disadvantaged communities, I decided to find a way of making my skills in management match the needs of NGOs. This is why I first applied to the Graduate Institute in 2002, but my application was not selected. In fact, a few years of professional experience were requested at that time, which I was obviously missing. Nevertheless, I made it an objective to get involved at the Institute. I was offered a two year voluntary contract as an administration and finance officer for a local NGO established in the south of Haïti. Involved with craft workers, donors and government officials or in the dissemination of techniques to farmers, I got a broad view of the different actors involved and an in-depth understanding of the challenges they were facing. At the end * Presentation by AfDB: Friday 1 April, 14:30, room Abi-Saab
of that period, I evaluated that I needed to take some distance from the field and applied again to the Graduate Institute. Why did you choose to study at the Graduate Institute? This choice was confirmed by the critical and interdisciplinary perspective the degree was offering. I had been extensively involved in agriculture and appropriate technology development, therefore, I was already highly motivated to undertake the courses related to sustainable development and global ecology. After spending three years in Haiti, it was time for me to look back from my field work and think about its essence. I took the degree as a path which would enable me to go into theoretical details, to acquire some additional tools and to consolidate my future career. Which memory of your studies stands out the most? I have many memorable souvenirs from my time at the Graduate Institute. One of the most important is related to the group we set up to facilitate the learning and understanding of all texts and theories we had to assimilate in such a short period.
Recent graduates’ success stories
This group was key to successfully completing my studies as I was lacking a social science background. I keep in mind too the enthusiasm of the “ecology team� including Profs. Grinevald and Steppacher, the thoroughness of Profs. SchulteTenckoff, Bocco and Servet. I can say now that my stay at the Institute has changed the way I looked at things. Why did you choose a career at the AfDB? After experiences in NGOs, I wanted to see what it was like on the funding side. Another reason was my wish to work more closely with governments and especially African countries. I also wanted to work in an organisation that would facilitate moving between practice and theory, which the AfDB enables through project work and economic and sector work. Finally, I trusted that joining the AfDB through the Young Professionals Programme would give me the unique opportunity of discovering such an organisation while being fully involved in its operations and activities. A Young Professional is given a three-year contract during which he undertakes three rotations in different departments before being able to apply for a regular position. This is an incredibly rich professional experience.
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In your opinion, what are the qualities necessary for a successful career at the AfDB? Apart from being dedicated to your work, the ability to evolve in a multicultural environment is key. Day to day work is done with people from different countries, different cultures and backgrounds. Ability to communicate in English and French is also essential as both languages are official. Lastly, analytical skills, a practical approach to problem solving and proposing realistic solutions are essential qualities to undertake assignments. Did the Graduate Institute prepare you well? Yes, it has definitely provided me with the opportunity to develop some essential skills and tools to cope with the challenges one can face when working on development issues in a multicultural environment. Methodology classes and the privileged interdisciplinary perspective have been of considerable help for the work I am doing. I am always involved in analysing multi variables problems for which there is not one single solution. Finally, group work as well as standards required for oral and written presentations have prepared me to deliver high-quality work to different stakeholders.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AFTER GRADUATION At graduation almost all Graduate Institute Masters students had obtained prior professional or internship experience, with the vast majority of an international nature. A survey among the 2008 and 2009 Masters graduating classes show that the average time to find a position after graduation was less than 4 months. More than half
Employment by location
Switzerland 59 % Europe 12 % North America 1 0 % Middle East and Africa 9% South America 7 % Asia 3 %
of the students chose to start or further their career in Switzerland while the others went on to work all over the world as shown below. Employment opportunities were fairly evenly split among three sectors: multilateral, non-profit and private, with the remaining 30% going to the public sector and research/think tanks.
Employment by sector
Multilateral sector 23% Non-profit sector 23% Private sector 23% Public sector 17% Research/think tanks 14%
Employment opportunities after graduation
For each of the employment sectors mentioned on the left page, our 2008 and 2009 Master graduating students have been engaged in a wide variety of organisations as can be seen below. In the Multilateral sector a very large number of the students went to work for the United
Nations, while those chosing the non-profit sector were dispersed in NGOs pursuing many different objectives. A fair share of students going to the private sector chose the banking and consumer goods industries, followed by law and media.
Non-profit sector
Multilateral sector
Public sector
United Nations 64% Law and social issues 13% Banking and finance 10% Trade and economics 10% Defense and intelligence 3% Foreign government 39% Swiss federal administration 34% Local government 24% Other 3%
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Private sector
Research/think tanks sector
International development 21% Humanitarian action 21% Human and children rights 17% Advocacy 17% Health and sanitation 10% Environment 7% Law 5% Other 2% University and education 71% Think tanks, research and public policy institutes 13% Foundations 8% Further studies 8%
Banking and finance 23% Consumer goods, luxury and pharmaceutical 20% Law practice 13% Media and communication 13% Commodity trading, advisory and evaluation 10% Consulting 10% Other 11%
Combining our unique individual talents to do amazing things
At British American Tobacco, you’ll work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, who bring new ideas and experiences everyday. Colleagues and leaders who know that from difference comes strength; who inspire you to think in new ways; who value discussion because we know it helps us grow and shape our business for the future. We create opportunities for individuality to shine, empowering people to do better than their best. When we combine our unique individual talents, we do amazing things. We’ve created a company where you’ll always feel appreciated for the difference you bring. And that’s why we continue to be the innovative, resilient and globally successful organisation that you see today. British American Tobacco encourage you to be all you can be. It’s what makes us who we are. Please visit us on www.bat.ch and www.batgraduatecareers.com BRING YOUR DIFFERENCE
BAT Switzerland
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BAT Switzerland www.bat.ch Contact Véronique Soucachet British American Tobacco Switzerland SA Av. de Rhodanie 48, 1000 Lausanne 3 Cour Locations Lausanne, Zug and all around the world Sector Consumer Goods (FMCG) Number of employees Switzerland: 800, Worldwide: 50,000 Internship possibilities We offer internship positions in all our departments throughout the year for a minimum of three months Recruitment period All year round Required skills and competences Bachelor’s or master’s degree with links to one of the following functions: Finance, Marketing, Corporate and Regulatory
Affairs, Human Resources, Supply Chain. Besides English, you need to speak German or French, while Swiss German would be a plus Internal training The goal is to offer successful candidates the opportunity to be part of a challenging business that is fun and friendly to work in. We offer in-depth career plans and opportunities for all employees. Depending on individual development needs we would offer: International leadership and managerial trainings Individual or group language courses Remarks Among the entry positions and various internships, we offer to young graduates to enter our Global Management Trainee Programme. It is a two year programme designed to help you embark on your journey from graduate to one of our leaders of the future. It gives you the opportunity to broaden your horizons with international projects and the chance to work across several functions and with colleagues from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds. It will prepare you for your first management position and allow you to make an early impact in your career. Please apply at www.bat.ch and www.batgraduatecareers.com
BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA à Genève, Bâle, Zurich, Lugano
«La banque d’un monde qui change»
swiss.graduates@bnpparibas.com
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BNP PARIBAS www.bnpparibas.com Contact Michèle C. Rey BNP Paribas (Suisse) S.A. Place de Hollande 2 1211 Genève 11 +41 58 212 90 25 swiss.graduates@bnpparibas.com Diffusion Dans plus de 85 pays Secteur Banque et finance Effectif Suisse : 1’800 Monde : 171’200 Possibilités de stages Oui Période de recrutement Toute l’année
Qualifications souhaitées diplôme universitaire capable d’initiatives et prêt à s’investir professionnellement parlant plusieurs langues créatif et enthousiaste Formation interne Dans un climat dynamique, innovant et international, nous offrons : un stage personnalisé en fonction de vos intérêts et de votre propre orientation une expertise réalisée par nos équipes de professionnels Remarques Attentif à l’évolution rapide du monde et véritable précurseur dans un grand nombre de domaines, BNP Paribas s’affirme aujourd’hui comme « la banque d’un monde qui change », avec une culture d’entreprise fondée sur 4 valeurs : réactivité, créativité, engagement, ambition Nous proposons une large palette d’activités dont la gestion de fortune pour clients privés et le financement du négoce international de matières premières
ichooseCargill Cargill is an international producer and marketer of industrial food, agricultural, and industrial Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and productsfinancial and services. Founded products in 1865, and our services. privately held company employs 159,000 Founded in 1865, our held company people and in 66innovation, countries. and We help customers succeed through collaboration andand innovation, people in 68 countries. We privately help customers succeedemploys through131,000 collaboration are committed to sharing our global knowledge experience and are committed to sharing ourtoglobal knowledge and experience to help economic, environmental and social challenges. help meet economic, environmental andmeet social challenges.
Our heritage
Cargill International SA in Geneva is the company’s global commodity trading hub for grain, oilseeds, sugar, energy, ocean freight and trade finance. Cargill has been in Geneva since 1956.
Our Ethics
We are committed to ethical buisness, integrity, teamwork and innovation, recognized and trusted as a business partner of choice across the globe.
Our competencies
We have developed a truly world class set of competencies enabling us to be a global leader in the commodities business.
Our people
Our business is driven by the excellence of our people. We aim to recruit and develop the best talent. Engaged employees are the starting point for Cargill’s success.
Our offer
We offer a wide range of careers in our energy, sugar, freight, trade finance and grain businesses, in a variety of roles from trading, finance, logistics, marketing and human resources.
Interested? Cargill is a company where you can make an impact. Apply online at http://www.cargill.com/careers/opportunities/experienced_opportunities.htm We are continuously looking for experienced and graduate talent. In fact, whatever job you are looking for you can probably find it at Cargill. Our partnerships across a variety of industries mean countless career opportunities in the most diverse fields. It’s your choice; it’s your future. You can make it happen in Cargill.
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cargill international www.cargill.com Locations Switzerland: Geneva Worldwide: 66 countries Sector International provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services. The company’s global commodity trading centre (grain, oilseeds, sugar, energy, ocean freight and trade finance) is located in Geneva Number of employees Worldwide: 131,000
Remarks Cargill has a wide range of career opportunities for those wishing to work in the global commodity trading business If you are ready to take up the challenge and to work in a fastpaced global company, we invite you to consult our current job opportunities. You can easily apply online for one of the positions through our corporate website http://www.cargill.com/careers/opportunities/experienced_ opportunities.htm
Internship possibilities No
If you do not see any available jobs that match your qualifications, you may still submit your profile. Your information will then be available for future searches by our Recruiting Service
Recruitment period All year round
Please apply exclusively online
Internal training Yes
WWW.ICRC.ORG/ENG/JOBS
Boris Heger/ICRC
includes
• Visiting prisoners of war and civilian detainees • Searching for missing persons • Passing messages between family members separated by conflict • Reuniting dispersed families • Providing food, water and medical assistance to civilians in need • Spreading knowledge of international humanitarian law • Monitoring compliance with humanitarian law • Drawing attention to violations and contributing to the development of humanitarian law
The ICRC recruits delegates, administrators, assistants, database administrators, logistics specialists, medical doctors, nurses, orthotists/prosthetists, engineers and technicians (water & habitat, construction, information systems), agronomists and interpreters.
Guntar Primagotama/ICRC
Boris Heger/ICRC
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Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR)
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Comité international de la Croix-Rouge www.icrc.org Contact Secrétariat, Unité du recrutement Av. de la Paix 19, 1202 Genève + 41 22 730 25 17/18, rh_rec.gva@icrc.org Diffusion Internationale Secteur Humanitaire Effectif 12’900 collaborateurs (environ 12’000 sur le terrain et 900 au siège ; expatriés et employés nationaux) Possibilités de stages Oui, offre limitée de stages au siège uniquement pour diplômés en droit international humanitaire, relations internationales, communication
Période de recrutement Toute l’année Qualifications souhaitées Master pour tous les métiers CICR, très bonne connaissance de l’anglais et du français, minimum deux ans d’expérience professionnelle post-études Formation interne Oui, cours de formation de 2 à 5 semaines selon profil avant le départ sur le terrain Remarques Le CICR recrute uniquement pour des missions d’un an à l’étranger, sur le terrain, avec un engagement minimum de deux ans, voire deux missions
location: Zurich
one you one Credit Suisse Jacqueline was looking for international experience. we stamped her passport. After a year in our Zurich office, Jacqueline wanted to test other waters. We gave her
an assignment in our Private Banking business in Hong Kong, where she developed a pricing model for our Asian clients. She experienced a new culture – and found a new direction for her career. Read her story at credit-suisse.com/careers
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Credit Suisse www.credit suisse.com/careers Contact Salomé Amsler, HRCS 42 Campus Recruiting Romandie 1211 Geneva 70 + 41 44 333 66 77 campusrecruiting.ch@credit-suisse.com Credit Suisse is a forward-thinking financial services firm serving clients around the globe. As a stable company with a long banking tradition, it is one of the most respected banks in the world. Indeed, it is a leading player in many key markets – recognised by industry publications for our continued excellence. Our three primary businesses – Private Banking, Investment Banking and Asset Management – partner with our Shared Services, Information Technology and Operations teams. Together, they work around the world, around the clock, providing seamless solutions to our global clients and employees. Our entry-level programmes give you the chance to make a difference from day one, and provide world-class training and support to enable you to develop into a future business leader.
Throughout your career with us, you will benefit from crossbusiness and international mobility opportunities We offer Summer Internship – 10 to 12 weeks You get the opportunity to gain experience in a particular area at Credit Suisse Internship – at least 3 months Take a first look at our organisation and our corporate culture Career Start Programme – 12 to18 months Combine the challenges of direct entry with the structure of a training programme What we are looking for Bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline, although some may require a relevant degree or major. We look for people with a wide range of experiences, interests and degrees who will add fresh perspectives to our business. We will be examining your vision, talent, enthusiasm, and above all, your long-term potential
DELL SA
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DELL SA www.dell.ch/careers Contact Emilio Laterza Recruitment Manager – Switzerland 29 route de l’Aéroport, Case Postale 216, 1215 Genève 15 T + 41 22 799 01 01 emilio_laterza@dell.com Locations Geneva, worldwide Sector Sales & Information Technology Number of employees Switzerland: 210 Worldwide: 96,000 Internship possibilities Yes, six months with the possibility of being hired upon completion. Only for students who are nearing the end of their studies
Recruitment period All year round Required skills and competences University degree or equivalent experience Ability to communicate in German, French and English, with fluency in two of them Some work experience or prior internship an asset Be a good negotiator and feel comfortable selling Proactive attitude and capacity to drive and convince people Be able to work effectively with others in a challenging environment Internal training Yes, on-going training Remarks Team members have an opportunity to actively contribute their ideas and add value. Dell is an action oriented, fast paced, entrepreneurial culture but with the resources of a large company
HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA
Looking for a career in private banking? We connect your expertise to the world.
We are looking for talented and motivated people who want to forge a career in a fast-moving, multicultural and truly global company. If you feel ready, visit www.hsbcprivatebank.com/swisscareers
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HSBC PRIVATE BANK www.hsbc.com Contact Nathalie Perez + 41 58 705 40 66 nathalie.perez@hsbcpb.com Diffusion Partout dans le monde Secteur Banque et finance Effectif Suisse : 2’000 Monde : 330’000 Possibilités de stages Oui, de 6 mois
Période de recrutement Toute l’année pour les stages de 6 mois De janvier à juillet pour le Swiss Graduate Programme De septembre à décembre pour le Global Graduate Programme Qualifications souhaitées Bachelor ou master avec orientation économique et/ou financière Anglais courant, français et idéalement allemand Expérience internationale, ouverture d’esprit Fort intérêt pour la finance et les chiffres Formation interne Swiss Graduate Programme ou Global Graduate Programme avec formation interne et CFA Remarques Les candidatures sont à envoyer via notre site internet http://www.hsbcprivatebank.com/swisscareers
TRANSFORMING POTENTIAL INTO A CAREER? We can.
Today our Bank employs representatives of more than 50 professions, drawn from a variety of academic backgrounds. This is why our integration and training capability is central to developing our Firm’s most precious resource : our staff. The next 200 years
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Lombard Odier http://www.lombardodier.com/ Contact Liza Friart Young Talents Development Specialist l.friart@lombardodier.com +41 22 709 16 49 Locations Headquarters: Geneva Offices worldwide: Amsterdam, Bermuda, Brussels, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Fribourg, Hong Kong, Lausanne, London, Lugano, Luxembourg, Montreal, Moscow, Nassau, Paris, Prague, Singapore, Tokyo, Vevey, Zurich
Required skills and competences High level of motivation to work in the banking industry, entrepreneurial skills, strong analytical skills, leadership skills, problem-solving ability, a focus on results, team spirit, strong ethical standards Internal training We offer tailor-made training programmes to all newcomers who join the Graduate Programme covering various areas (financial products, negotiation skills and interpersonal development). During this period we also offer the opportunity to complete professional financial qualifications such as CFA, CAIA, CIWM, etc.
Sector Wealth management Number of employees 1,900 Internship possibilities Six-month internship, according to business needs Lombard Odier Graduate Programme which is a two-year intensive training programme and is dedicated to talented young people with a master’s degree and a strong interest in financial markets Recruitment period Throughout the year
Remarks Founded in 1796, Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie is the oldest firm of private bankers in Geneva and one of the largest in Switzerland and Europe. With a network of over twenty offices worldwide, our Group offers its private and institutional clients a wide range of advisory services in wealth management, financial products, and specialised areas. An independent family business for seven generations, the firm is run by eight partners, who are as much involved in strategy and management as in serving their clients
McKinsey & Company
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McKinsey & Company www.mckinsey.ch Contact Laura Beetschen, Recruiting Avenue Louis-Casaï 18 1209 Genève recruiting@mckinsey.ch Locations International Sector Management Consulting Number of employees Switzerland: over 200 consultants Worldwide: over 9,000 consultants Recruitment period All year round Internship possibilities Yes Internal training Basic Consulting Readiness (BCR): 1 week Mini-MBA: 3 weeks Regular training courses throughout career
Required skills and competences Bachelors, masters and PhDs from all backgrounds Remarks McKinsey & Company is a leading international management consulting firm with around 90 offices in some 50 countries. The Swiss offices (Zurich and Geneva) comprise over 200 consultants. We serve major, mostly internationally-active companies, from all important industries, but also non-profit organisations and other institutions Together with our clients’ top management, McKinsey consultants develop innovative solutions to strategic, operational and organisational problems. Specialist consultants from our Business Technology Office (BTO) work on strategic IT projects and other specialists are engaged in projects in the area of Corporate Finance. Worldwide, McKinsey follows the same objective: “To help our clients make distinctive, lasting and substantial improvements in their performance, and to build a great firm that is able to attract, develop, excite and retain exceptional people”
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Page personnel www.pagepersonnel.ch
Internship possibilities Yes
Contact Xavier Chauville – Director Suisse Romande Luca Semeraro – Director Switzerland
Recruitment period All year round
Locations Quai de la Poste 12 1204 Genève +41 22 594 31 31
Required skills and competences Business acumen, client and service oriented, sales, entrepreneurial, consulting or HR experience, pro-active and excellent mindset. There are five values at the core of what we do: pride, passion, resilience, teamwork and fun. If these resonate with you… you’re a Page Personnel person
Rue Pichard 20 1003 Lausanne +41 21 561 31 00
Sector Page Personnel is a leading recruitment agency specialised in permanent and temporary recruitment Number of employees Switzerland: 50
Internal training Yes
Remarks Page Personnel Switzerland has initiated a privileged partnership with the Graduate Institute to provide career advice to its students
www.pwc.ch/careers
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PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) www.pwc.ch Contact Michèle Belser michele.belser@ch.pwc.com +41 58 792 93 95 Diffusion Dans plus de 151 pays, 15 bureaux en Suisse Secteur Audit, conseil juridique et fiscal et conseil économique Effectif Suisse : environ 2’700 Monde : plus de 161’000 Possibilités de stages Oui, d’une durée minimale de 4-6 mois Période de recrutement Toute l’année
Qualifications souhaitées Bachelor ou master, capacités analytiques, initiative, sens marqué des responsabilités, flexibilité, esprit d’équipe, excellentes connaissances du français et de l’anglais, l’allemand ou l’italien sont des atouts Formation interne Expertise fiscale ou comptable ou formation technique spécifique au domaine d’activité, formations soft skills, etc. Remarques Nous proposons à nos clients nationaux et internationaux des services spécifiques de haute qualité et adaptés à leurs besoins individuels dans le domaine de l’audit, du conseil juridique et fiscal et du conseil économique. Nous aidons nos clients à prendre leurs décisions, nous élaborons avec eux des solutions adaptées et, par là même, nous nous investissons dans des relations clientèles étroites et durables Cela signifie qu’en tant que jeune employé, vous pourrez faire valoir vos compétences dans un environnement dynamique et participer à des missions multiples et variées et ce, dès le premier jour
SGS iS tHE WORLd’S LEAdinG inSpEctiOn, VERificAtiOn, tEStinG And cERtificAtiOn cOmpAny. WHO WE ARE Recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, SGS employs 59 000 people and operates a network of more than 1 000 offices and laboratories around the world. We are constantly looking beyond customers’ and society’s expectations in order to deliver market leading services wherever they are needed.As the leader in providing specialised business solutions that improve quality, safety and productivity and reduce risk, we help customers navigate an increasingly regulated world. Our independent services add significant value to our customers’ operations and ensure business sustainability.
OUR VALUE We help customers all over the world operate in a more sustainable manner by improving quality and productivity, reducing risk, verifying compliance and increasing speed to market. Our range of services cover all industry sectors and touch the products and services that consumers around the world rely on countless times in their everyday lives. From the energy that powers the cars we drive and the homes we live in, from the food on our plates to the clothes on our back, from the quality of the air we breathe to the safety of the pharmaceuticals we take, SGS provides independent services that make a difference in people’s lives. At the end of the day, our value lies in what our services make possible for our customers and, ultimately, for their consumers.
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SGS www.sgs.com Sector Various Agricultural Services Minerals Services Oil, Gas & Chemicals Services Life Science Services Consumer Testing Services Systems & Services Certification Industrial Services Environmental Services Automotive Services Governments & Institutions Services Number of employees Geneva: 280 Worldwide: 59,000 Recruitment period All year round Internship possibilities Yes
Internal training Yes Basic Consulting Readiness (BCR): 1 week Mini-MBA: 3 weeks Regular training courses throughout career Remarks We are looking for people who can challenge the status quo, be competitive and profit driven and have the energy to deliver. We believe that delivering should be a way of life, and look for people who keep things simple, act quickly and decisively and above all, behave with integrity. SGS offers you diversity (multicultural environment, worldwide operations, profiles for all industries), development (talent identification, skills improvement, career opportunities in a fast growing company) and a great work spirit (passion nurturing, motivating and dynamic atmosphere, success recognition) We invite you to consult our current job opportunities. You can easily apply online for one of the positions, through our corporate website: http://www.sgs.com/careers Please apply exclusively online
THOMSON REUTERS
ABOUT US
Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, powered by the world’s most trusted news organization. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: TRI); Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: TRI); London Stock Exchange (LSE: TRIL); and Nasdaq (NASDAQ: TRIN).
For more information please visit us at www.thomsonreuters.com Thomson Reuters, 3 Times Square, New York, NY10036 Tel: +1 646 223 4000
MARKETS DIVISION
PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
SALES & TRADING Information, trading and post-trade connectivity for buy-side and sell-side customers in foreign exchange, fixed income, equities, and commodities. Major brands include: Reuters 3000 Xtra, TradeWeb, Reuters Trader, Thomson ONE, AutEx.
LEGAL Information, decision support tools and services for legal, intellectual property, compliance, business and government professionals throughout the world. Major brands include: Westlaw, Aranzadi, BAR/BRI, Carswell, CompuMark, Elite, FindLaw, Sweet & Maxwell.
ENTERPRISE Information and software for business automation within the capital market. Major brands include: Kondor+, Reuters Market Data System, DataScope, PORTIA, Omgeo.
TAX & ACCOUNTING Information, decision support tools an software applications for tax and accounting professionals. Major brands include: Checkpoint, CS Professional Suite, PPC.
INVESTMENT & ADVISORY Information and decision support tools and integration services for portfolio managers, investment bankers, research analysts and executives. Major brands include: Lipper, First Call, Reuters Knowledge, Thomson ONE.
SCIENTIFIC Information and decision support tools for researchers, scientists and information professionals. Major brands include: Thomson Pharma, Web of Science, ISI Web of Knowledge, Dialog, Thomson Innovation.
MEDIA Global information and news services to the world's newspapers, websites, television networks, radio stations, as well as direct to business professionals. Media solutions include: Reuters-branded digital services online, Reuters.com, mobile, and IPTV.
HEALTHCARE Information and decision support tools to help professionals across the healthcare industry improve clinical and business performance. Healthcare solutions include: clinicians, employers, federal / state government, health plans, hospitals/healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and researchers.
AT A GLANCE • 2007 pro forma revenues from continuing operations: US $12.4 billion. • Approximately 88% of total revenues derived from electronic products, software and services. • Approximately 86% of total revenues derived from products and services that are recurring or subscription based in nature. • Approximately 50,000 employees in 93 countries.
www.thomsonreuters.com
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Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA www.ubpbank.com Contact Natacha Piccirillo-Penessis Rue du Rhône 96-98, Case postale 1320, 1211 Genève 1 npi@ubp.ch www.ubpbank.com/cms/lang/fr/ubp/swiss-bank/career Secteur Banque L’Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) allie dynamisme, efficacité et performance. Notre réputation repose sur notre volonté permanente d’innovation. Fondée en 1969 par Edgar de Picciotto, l’UBP est l’une des plus importantes banques privées suisses, ainsi que l’une des mieux capitalisées. La solidité de son assise financière est un gage de sécurité. En tant que banque de gestion de fortune globale orientée vers la performance et l’innovation, l’UBP développe une gamme de produits de premier ordre et gère CHF 72 milliards pour le compte de clients privés et institutionnels, dans la gestion traditionnelle et la gestion alternative. Son siège est à Genève et la banque emploie 1’200 collaborateurs dans une vingtaine d’implantations à travers le monde
Période de recrutement Toute l’année Qualifications souhaitées En tant qu’employeur attractif, l’UBP offre d’excellentes opportunités aux employés démontrant un esprit entrepreneurial et des aptitudes de haut niveau Formation Aujourd’hui, la nouvelle génération de la famille fondatrice, avec Guy de Picciotto (CEO) à sa tête, poursuit l’œuvre pionnière qui a fait la réussite de l’UBP en perpétuant la conjugaison de qualités humaines, de savoir-faire et de méthodes financières de pointe, pour construire les succès de demain. L’UBP prend à cœur son rôle dans la société et s’engage dans la formation, comme l’atteste sa collaboration avec l’Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement à Genève et l’INSEAD à Paris qui lui permet de contribuer activement à l’éclosion de nouveaux talents dans le domaine de la finance et des affaires internationales
Want to work in a team of smart and ambitious people? You could fit right in. If you’re looking for a career that’ll continue to stretch you long after university, UBS is a great place to start. Whatever you‘re studying now, from your first day at UBS you’ll continue to learn from the very best in their field. And you‘ll be realising your potential as part of a great team that believes in succeeding together. As well as our Graduate Program, we offer internships to students in all stages of their academic career – so visit ubs.com/graduates to explore a world of opportunities and be part of our success.
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UBS AG www.ubs.com/graduates Contact UBS AG HR Campus Recruiting P.O. Box 8098 Zurich gtp@ubs.com Locations More than 50 countries worldwide Sector Financial services Number of employees Switzerland: 24,000 Worldwide: 64,000 Recruitment period All year round
Internship possibilities Yes, 3–6 months Our internships offer an insight into our corporate culture and working environment as well as the chance for you to work along with some of the best people in the industry Entry possibilities after graduation Graduate Training Programme (GTP): 18–24 months The GTP offers qualified university and college graduates a firstclass entry into UBS and a course of training of 18–24 months geared towards a specific career objective. Specific off-the-jobtraining provides professional and personal skills and prepares you for your subsequent career Direct Entry Required skills and competences Internship experience, good German and English skills, other languages are advantageous, strong academic performance, international experience, strong interpersonal skills, team player, highly motivated and good analytical skills
c ro s s i n g b o rd e r s
c re a t i n g s o l u t i o n s
In a world of growing complexity, you need a different perspective to see things clearly. • Corporate Services • Trustee & Fiduciary Services • Wealth Structuring
• Immigration Services • Marine & Aviation • Fund Services
Walter Stresemann, Managing Director Vistra SA Tel +41 22 319 18 90 walter.stresemann@vistra.com Amsterdam / Belgium / Breda / Bulgaria / China / Curaçao / Cyprus / Dubai / Frankfurt / Geneva / Hong Kong Ireland / Istanbul / Jersey / London / Luxembourg / Malta / New York / New Zealand / Singapore / Zurich
www.vistra.com
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VISTRA SA www.vistra.com Contact Walter Stresemann, Managing Director Vistra SA Tel +41 22 319 18 90 walter.stresemann@vistra.com Locations Amsterdam, Belgium, Breda, Bulgaria, China, Curaçao, Cyprus, Dubai, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, Ireland, Istanbul, Jersey, London, Luxembourg, Malta, New York, New Zealand, Singapore, Zurich Sector Fiduciary Corporate Services Trustee & Fiduciary Services Wealth Structuring Immigration Services Marine & Aviation Fund Services
Number of employees Geneva: 18 Worldwide: 350 Internship possibilities Periodically Recruitment period Variable Skills and competences Legal, economic, financial, business, French and English at least Remarks Ideally 2-3 years professional experience
Connexion The Careers Forum Next FORUM Wednesday 21 – Friday 23 March 2012
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Contact Carine Leu-Bonvin, + 41 22 908 57 55 Email carine.leu@graduateinstitute.ch
CP 136 – CH-1211 GENÈVE 21 – TéL + 41 22 908 57 00
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