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EVENTS
ACCURACY
W/ Bernat Barceló, Àlex Beltran, Tomás Carvalho, Han Ge Liu (PIC Alumni), & Alejandro Miquel
05/11/2024
We had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive event with Accuracy, a leading global advisory firm. Speakers Tomás Carvalho, Bernat Barceló, Álex Beltran, Han Ge Liu, and Alejandro Miquel shared insights into Accuracy’s collaborative culture, high-impact projects, and expertise in financial advisory. The event featured an engaging Q&A session and an introduction to the exciting ABC Challenge competition.
BESTINVER
W/ Jaime Ramos
16/10/2024
Last week, we had the privilege of hosting Jaime Ramos, Bestinver's North America Manager, as the keynote speaker for this exceptional event. He revealed the essential components of a robust investment thesis and delved into the personality traits that define a successful investor, offering invaluable insights into the mindset and strategies required for long-term success in the financial world.
GVC GAESCO
W/ Jaume Puig
15/05/2024
Our host, Jaume Puig, General Director of GVC, guided us through the intricate world of investment banking, offering an in-depth exploration of key topics. He covered investment strategy, the impact of portfolio adjustments triggered by significant recession forecast errors, and shared valuable insights on internal portfolio management. Additionally, he provided expert perspectives on IPOs, the process of Pilot Fishing, and the complexities surrounding BIDs, enriching our understanding of these critical financial mechanisms.
INVESTMENT BANKING SIMULATION
W/Amplify Me
04/04/2024
The Amplify Me team offered us the opportunity to apply our investment skills using a real-world simulation platform. The simulator analyzed our individual strengths and recommended roles that best suited our abilities. This experience was invaluable, not only for honing our financial expertise but also for enhancing our CVs, making us more competitive for future opportunities with top-tier firms like Morgan Stanley and UBS.
ACCURACY
W/ Tomás Carvalho, Laura Serret, Han Ge Liu (PIC Alumni) & Chiara Menghini
21/02/2024
Accuracy, a prestigious international consulting firm with a strong global presence, visited to provide an in-depth overview of its operations and how the firm delivers value to clients across various industries. During their session, they also presented us with a hands-on mini-case study designed to challenge and refine our technical and analytical skills.
AZ CAPITAL
W/ Jaume Martí & Eloi Bribian (PIC Alumni)
14/02/2024
AZ Capital provided us with the opportunity to explore the world of M&A at their Barcelona office. We also gained valuable insight into the operations of one of Spain's most renowned investment banks and participated in an engaging Q&A session.
BANCO SABADELL
W/ Blai Pié i Valls
02/11/2023
Blai Pié i Valls, our distinguished host and speaker, delved deep into the issue of climate change and the mission of Sinia Renovables, one of Banco Sabadell's private equity funds, which has been a pioneer in the field of renewable energies for an impressive 25 years. He walked us through a typical business case and highlighted the exciting career opportunities available for junior talent within the firm.
INVEREADY - FINANCIAL MODELLING WORKSHOP
W/ Ernest Gassó & Adrià Roca
02/11/2023
Inveready is a leader asset manager in Spain that invests in early-stage VC, growth VC, venture debt, strategic public equity and infrastructure. In this workshop, the attendees had the opportunity to learn from a real case about equity round modelling, ESOP plan modelling, Modelling of notes and convertible bonds rounds, and modelling of preferred liquidations and other advanced partner agreement clauses.
AZ CAPITAL
W/ Jaume Martí, Emilio García-Arnau & Eloi Bribian
03/05/2023
AZ Capital is one of Spain's most reputed independent investment banks. The session provided a deep dive into the dynamic world of investment banking and corporate finance, as well as career opportunities and some advise regarding their recruiting process.
QUANT FINANCE
W/ Elisa Alòs & Iker Caballero
03/05/2023
Our hosts Elisa Alòs (associate Professor at UPF and co-author of works like 'Malliavin Calculus in Finance: Theory and Practice' and 'Introduction to Financial Derivatives with Python') and Iker Caballero (former PIC member and current Quantitative Risk Advisory at Deloitte) gave their insights into the world of quantitative finance. It is a multidisciplinary field that utilizes mathematical models, statistical techniques, and computational tools to analyze financial markets and investment strategies, with an increasingly role in modern financial markets.
NAUTA CAPITAL
W/ Victor Cuxart & Agustina Nieto
19/04/2023
Last week we explored the dynamic world of venture capital with Nauta. With over +€550M in assets under management, Nauta is making waves across Europe, supporting founders in crafting the next generation of B2B software companies. Their industry-agnostic approach spans a diverse range of sectors, including RetailTech, RevenueTech, Fintech, Insurtech, Productivity, HealthTech, Enterprise Software, DevTools & Infra, AI/ML & Data, and Security & Privacy.
CBRE
W/ Josep Carrió & Victoria Banchs
28/02/2023
Pol Buisan, Director at the MGP office in Barcelona, and Paolo Leanti, responsible of Financial Agents, gave us the opportunity to visit their their headquarters in the heart of the city while giving us the opportunity to get to know one of the main wealth management groups in Spain. Moreover, the event taught us about the role of a financial advisor and its relevance for the new generation of investors.
AZ CAPITAL
W/ Jaume Martí, Emilio García-Arnau & Eloi Bribian
23/02/2023
IB Associate (Arnau Anglerill) and IB Analyst (Adrià Puig Laborda) at AZ Capital taught us the world of IB and the corporate finance sector, as well as looking for candidates for an M&A Internship at AZ Capital.
ACCURACY
W/ Gonzalo Díaz de Espada, Tomas Carvalho, Laura Serret & Zeyi Lin.
15/11/2022
Accuracy is a global advisory firm specializing in financial advisory, forensic accounting, and expert services. The event provided a deep dive into their methodologies and services, such as financial analysis, valuation, litigation support, and strategic advisory. Thank you for your attendance!
DEGIRO, LA IMPORTANCIA DE INVERTIR
15/11/2022
DEGIRO is a European online brokerage firm that provides a platform for individuals to buy and sell financial instruments, including stocks, bonds, options, and funds, on various international exchanges. The session offered a comprehensive overview of investment essentials and provided valuable insights into DEGIRO's organizational culture and career opportunities.
WOMEN IN FINANCE
18/05/2022
When it comes to gender equality, finance has simply not kept pace with many other professional fields. It is no secret that this sector is very male-dominated and we see how as the position in companies increases, female representation decreases. It is for this reason that Pompeu Investment Club hold its annual Women in Finance event, attended by three panellists from different backgrounds within the financial world.
MAPFRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
W/ Pol Buisan & Paolo Leanti
06/04/2022
Pol Buisan, Director at the MGP office in Barcelona, and Paolo Leanti, responsible of Financial Agents, gave us the opportunity to visit their their headquarters in the heart of the city while giving us the opportunity to get to know one of the main wealth management groups in Spain. Moreover, the event taught us about the role of a financial advisor and its relevance for the new generation of investors.
GVC GAESCO
W/ Jaume Puig
09/02/2022
Pol Buisan, Director at the MGP office in Barcelona, and Paolo Leanti, responsible of Financial Agents, gave us the opportunity to visit their their headquarters in the heart of the city while giving us the opportunity to get to know one of the main wealth management groups in Spain. Moreover, the event taught us about the role of a financial advisor and its relevance for the new generation of investors.
INVEREADY
W/ Rubén González
03/11/2021
In this event, we had the pleasure to gain valuable insights from Rubén González, the Director of Investments at one of the biggest Capital Risk companies in Spain. More specifically, he explained how daily operations look like at Inveready and everything about the projects that were going on.
MYINVESTOR ASSET MANAGEMENT
W/Ignasi Viladesau
19/10/2021
Ignasi Viladesau, CIO at MyInvestor taught us the world of AM and talked about his professional career going through BlackRock, PIMCO, McKinsey and JP Morgan, among others.
PROFESSIONAL CAREERS
W/Pompeu Consulting Management, Pompeu Marketing, Pompeu Research & UPF Entrepeneurship
21/01/2021
Event where several UPF clubs explained to university students the different job opportunities in their sector, as Finance, Investment, Management Consulting, Auditing, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Public sector & Research.
INVESTMENT BANKING SIMULATION
W/Amplify Me
21/10/2020
The Amplify Me team did an Investment Banking and Portfolio Management simulation used by financial firms such as Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse.
PRIVATE EQUITY & RISK CAPITAL
W/Emili Masferrer i Fons
29/01/2020
Amura Capital expert, from Morabanc talked about Private Equity and Risk Capital. What do they do and how to get a job in PE.
VENTURE CAPITAL VS STARTUP
W/Aniol Brosa and Jordi Altimira
13/11/2019
Aniol Brosa, CEO & Co-Founder of WorldMastery (€4.5M raised with WM) and Jordi Altimira, General Partner of Lánzame Capital (35 companies invested).
BARCLAYS INVESTMENT BANKING
W/Gonzalo Ardura and Ángel López
04/10/2019
Barclays ECM Managing Director Gonzalo Ardura and Barclays AVP Ángel López gave an insight into their day-to-day operations, explained how the journey through the firm could be and gave some tips to excel in the application process.
“Price is what you pay, value is what you get”
- Warren Buffet
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