2024-2025 Academic Year

Upcoming & past Events

EFS hosts over 100 exciting events every year

Upcoming events

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14
Jan 2025
6.15pm - 7.15pm
Tue
James Fishbank Fireside Chat
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Location: 
Gustave Tuck LT Main Building

UCL EFS are delighted to collaborate with UCL Investment Society on a fireside chat with James Fishbank (CEO of Azoria Partners), who will talk us through his journey, from being a dropout at Georgetown University to becoming "one of the rising traders on Wall Street" as commended by Vivek Ramaswamy.

21
Jan 2025
4pm - 6pm
Tue
Gertjan Vlieghe Fireside Chat
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Location: 
Room 05, Tottenham Court Road (188)

UCL EFS is delighted to be hosting Gertjan Vlieghe (Vice Chariman, FIC at Millennium Capital and former MPC member). We will be discussing his experiences both in the public and private sector as well as his outlook on fixed income going forward.

28
Jan 2025
6pm - 7.30pm
Tue
Matthew Gehl Fireside Chat
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Location: 
LG26 Lecture Room, Bentham House

UCL EFS is delighted to host Matthew Gehl (Managing Director - Head of EMEA Technology Banking at JP Morgan) for a fireside chat. Matthew will be providing us with insights into his career trajectory, industry insights into the TMT sector and invaluable career advice.

6
Feb 2025
6pm - 8pm
Thu
Alumni Relations Networking Event 1
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Location: 
G13, Torrington Place (1-19)

UCL EFS Alumni Relations Division are hosting a networking session bringing together esteemed UCL alumni to connect and network with our members.

11
Feb 2025
18:15 - 20:00
Tue
Rishi Bhuchar Fireside Chat
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Location: 
G08 Sir David Davies LT, Roberts Building

UCL EFS is delighted to invite Rishi Bhuchar (Global Co-Head of Real Estate and EMEA Head of REGAL) for a fireside chat. We will be discussing Rishi's career journey and key milestones that shaped his path to Managing Director at Jefferies and his key responsibilities heading the Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging Investment Banking Team.

13
Feb 2025
6pm - 7.30pm
Thu
Martin Weale Fireside Chat
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Location: 
225, Central House

UCL EFS is delighted to host Martin Weale (former MPC member and the current director of NIESR). We will be discussing the macroeconomic outlook going forward as well as economic policymaking.

19
Feb 2025
6pm - 7.30pm
Wed
David Miles Fireside Chat
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Location: 
225, Central House

UCL EFS is delighted to host Professor David Miles (Ex-Morgan Stanley, Ex-Merill Lynch, Ex-Bank of England MPC Committee Member and current Office for Budget Responsibility Committee Member). David will be sharing his insights on financial stability, monetary policy and his experiences in both the public and private sectors.

19
Feb 2025
TBC
Wed
Point72 - Inter-London 2026 Academy Information Session
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Location: 
King's College London

UCL EFS is delighted to co-host Point72, our sponsor, for their Inter-London 2026 Academy Information Session. There will be opportunities for coffee chats with Point72 recruiters and a networking/information session.

27
Feb 2025
6pm - 8pm
Thu
Alumni Relations Networking Event 2
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Location: 
G01 Lankester LT, Medawar Building

UCL EFS Alumni Relations Division are hosting a networking session bringing together esteemed UCL alumni to connect and network with our members.

4
Mar 2025
6pm - 7.30pm
Tue
Lord Desai Fireside Chat
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Location: 
221 Hong Kong Alumni Room, Bentham House

UCL EFS is delighted to host Lord Meghnad Desai, renowned economist, author and life peer at the House of Lords for an engaging fireside chat. He'll share insights on global economic trends, his distinguished career, and the intersection of politics and economics, offering valuable perspectives on today’s complex financial landscape.

6
Mar 2025
6pm - 7.30pm
Thu
Jonathan Haskel Fireside Chat
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Location: 
221 Hong Kong Alumni Room, Bentham House

UCL EFS are delighted to invite Jonathan Haskel (Bank of England MPC) back again for another fireside chat after an extremely successful event last year! Jonathan will be providing his insights to the interest rate outlook and macroeconomic environment - invaluable insight for upcoming interviews, spring weeks and summer internships.

18
Mar 2025
6pm - 8pm
Tue
Joe Chambers Fireside Chat
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Location: 
G12, Torrington Place (1-19)

UCL EFS is delighted to invite Joe Chambers (COO of Evercore) to campus for a fireside chat. With many UCL alumni entering Evercore, we will be learning more about Evercore's tremendous growth and values. Additionally, we will be gaining invaluable career advice from Joe.

All Events

October 29, 2024

BNY Mellon Campus Visit

UCL EFS is delighted to be hosting BNY Mellon on campus for an exciting presentation. The event will feature an overview by a senior representative, followed by insights from an Analyst/Associate on a current project, and conclude with a Q&A session. This event is open to all students as BNY Mellon is recruiting for internships, summer programs, and graduate roles across all degree disciplines. Free pizza and drinks will be provided!
October 16, 2024

Eddie Hearn Visit

Eddie Hearn, the man who transformed sports promotion and built Matchroom into a billion-pound global empire, is coming to UCL for an exclusive, unfiltered talk! From selling out Wembley Stadium for Anthony Joshua’s world title fights to managing global superstars like Canelo Alvarez, Hearn is the ultimate dealmaker in the world of sports and entertainment.
October 15, 2024

Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance Campus Visit

UCL EFS are delighted to be hosting Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance Team to campus for a presentation. The structure is as follows: 30 mins overview with an MD in Corporate Finance, 30 mins with an Analyst/Associate on an M&A deal walkthrough and a 30 mins Q&A session. This event is for everyone as they are recruiting for Springs/Summers/Graduate Roles and all degree disciplines. Free pizza and drinks will be provided!
October 10, 2024

Fireside Chat with Jan Olsson

UCL EFS and Imperial Finance Society are delighted to announce a talk with Jan Olsson, Nordics region CEO of Deutsche Bank.
October 8, 2024

Meet the BCGers

UCL EFS is thrilled to collaborate with BCG in hosting a "Meet the BCGers" event for UCL students. This event offers a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with BCG consultants, expand their professional network, and gain valuable insights into the consulting industry.
October 3, 2024

Barings Office Visit

UCL EFS is proud to be organising an exclusive office visit to Barings, a global asset management firm with $406B+ AUM. There will be a session with their industry leading private credit arm, networking opportunities and a chance to meet the recruitment panel for 2025 summer internships. Limited to 35 seats with applications made on a rolling basis.
October 2, 2024

UCL EFS x LSE BIG x ICIS Freshers Event

UCL EFS will be holding a freshers social event in collaboration with LSE Business and Investment Group and Imperial College Investment Society. We have booked out Nordic bar where there will be a Drinks Stock Exchange event with free entertainment including table tennis, arcade games and board games. Additionally, bar food platters will be provided so eat, drink and network!
September 29, 2024

Freshers Fair

Come and visit UCL EFS at the freshers fair! UCL EFS senior committee members will be there to answer your questions about events, committee applications, our Bloomsbury Capital fund and more. We also have merchandise and snacks, so make sure to visit us!
March 20, 2024

Econplusdal

We are delighted to invite @econplusdal in collaboration with @econsoc and @uclguild . Many of us have spent hours watching his YouTube content covering the extensive A-level and IB Economics syllabus. Now he is coming to UCL to guide us ahead of this exam season, give a talk on ‘The Negative Sum Game’, and answer any questions you may have.
February 27, 2024

Jean Jacques Guiony

EFS is thrilled to announce, in collaboration with KCL EFS, an exclusive fireside chat with Jean-Jacques Guiony, CFO of LVMH, a behemoth in the fashion industry. LVMH is behind luxury giants such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany, and many more prominent fashion, jewellery, cosmetics, and wine brands. Discover the secrets behind a $412 billion luxury fashion empire from the man who has led LVMH's finances since 2004.
February 26, 2024

Mark Aedi

UCL Economics and Finance Society, alongside other esteemed finance societies across London Universities, is delighted to host Mark Aedy, Chairman of EMEA and APAC at Moelis & Co.
February 22, 2024

Jonathan Haskell CBE

The UCL Economics and Finance Society is honoured to host an enlightening session with Jonathan Haskel, a pivotal figure in shaping the UK's monetary policy as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee, Bank of England, and Professor of Economics at Imperial College Business School.
February 22, 2024

Massimiliano Ruggieri

Massimiliano is Head of EMEA Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley. Massimiliano also serves on the European Operating Committee and European Risk Committee. He has previously fulfilled leadership roles including Head of Investment Banking Italy and Head of Financial Sponsors Group EMEA.
November 23, 2023

Patrick Standaert

UCL EFS is proud to invite you to a fireside chat with Patrick Standaert, Head of the EMEA Technology Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley. We also thank our collaborating partners at King‘s Banking & Finance Society and LSE Private Equity Society.
November 7, 2023

Jeffrey Sachs

After receiving his Ph. D. From Harvard, Jeffrey Sachs became a leader in sustainable development and poverty alleviation research, making him a co-recipient of the 2015 Blue Planet Prize and recipient of the 2017 Boris Mints Institute Prize and 2022 Tang Prize.
October 10, 2023

Joe Chambers

UCL EFS is proud to announce that, in collaboration with KCL EFS, Joe Chambers will be hosted for a fireside chat. A Senior Managing Director and EMEA COO at Evercore, Mr. Chambers will also be joined by Evercore’s Early Careers Team. Do not miss this event if you are interested in a career at Evercore.