• Share analysis and share valuation
• Derivatives analysis and valuation
• Analysis and valuation of interest-bearing securities
• Corporate Finance
• Real estate
• ECONOMICS
• Portfolio Management
• Financial analysis
• Financial accounting
• Wealth Management
• Law
• Relationship Management
• Behavioral Finance
• Taxes
• Wealth Planning

• Completed basic commercial training or Baccalaureate
• Professional experience of at least three years in asset management or financial analysis

or

• Completed university degree (license or equivalent qualification)
• Professional experience of at least one year in asset management or financial analysis

Finance and investment experts continuously update their investment management expertise and their knowledge of financial products and the legal, regulatory and tax provisions in their clients' countries. In addition, they deal with corporate governance issues and environmental and social aspects on an ongoing basis. The local financial expert should also do this.

• Financial analyst and asset manager (CIIA) possible.

• Business Administration with specialization in Banking and Finance Bachelor of Science
• Banking and Finance Master of Science
• Banking and Financial Institutions Management Executive MBA
• Risk Management Banking and Finance Master of Advanced Studies
• Private Banking and Wealth Management Master of Advanced Studies

As a financial expert, you should have the following qualities:

• analytical skills
• Negotiating skills
• customer-oriented behavior
• quick comprehension
• High self-motivation
• High degree of independence
• Problem-solving skills
• Flexibility

Finance and investment experts have in-depth knowledge of the most important banking services as well as the significance, functioning and valuation of various asset classes. This also includes derivative financial instruments and structured products. In addition, a financial expert has a good knowledge of financial accounting and corporate finance as well as business administration, environmental and social aspects and corporate governance. Investment and financial experts are able to deal with clients from different cultural backgrounds and are familiar with the legal and tax conditions in their countries.

As an investment expert, you carry out the following activities in accordance with the steps of the structured investment process:

• Determination of customer needs
• Clarification of the legal and tax situation
• Required financial planning
• Asset allocation and financial planning derived from this to create investment proposals
• Information for the customer
• Initiation of the necessary measures to implement the investment proposals
• Monitoring and reporting

Internationalization in banking offers excellent career opportunities for financial and investment experts. Financial experts are in direct contact with the customers of a financial institution and look after a specific country or region. As a rule, they work in senior management positions, primarily in banks and insurance groups. Further employment opportunities as a "financial expert" exist as a self-employed person in the financial and investment sector.