Why did you apply to WFIP?
I have been interested in the field of investment banking, but I have lacked a deep understanding of everything it consists of. When I found this programme, I saw a great opportunity to learn more about the industry from its professionals.
What are your expectations?
In addition to learning more about the different operations of investment banking, I’m keen to learn about Nordea as a company, and what a typical workday looks like in the different positions within the industry. Additionally, I hope to gain practical experience through case studies and real-world examples.
How was the first session - what were your takeaways?
During our first session, employees from various positions introduced us to Nordea IB&E and to the Diversity & Inclusion team. We then had our first session with a more specific topic which was Corporate Finance. Getting to know what Corporate Finance and ECM include, and going through investment banking’s role in the acquisitions in practice, was vastly interesting.
Did anything surprise you during the session?
I was impressed by how much Nordea invests in diversity and inclusion (D&I). Nordea has its own team dedicated to D&I. During the Corporate Finance session, I learned about the extent to which M&A (mergers & acquisitions) processes are required. It was interesting to learn about the cooperation that M&A projects need between the investment bank's different teams and various consulting firms.