Carlsberg: In the brewery with Jacob Aarup-Andersen
In November, Carlsberg CEO and cand.polit Jacob Aarup-Andersen returned to campus for an inspiring evening with students. He shared his journey from studying economics to leading one of the world’s largest breweries. Jacob told stories from his time at Danske Bank, Goldman Sachs, and various hedge funds, offering lessons on leadership and global strategy.
The event concluded with a lively Q&A, where attendees had the chance to learn more about Jacob’s approach to work and strategy.
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Career night: Four alternatives to the ministeries
For the second event of the semester, we invited Europe's most valuable company, the world's leading infrastructure investor, the investment branch of AP Møller Mærsk, and a leading M&A investor. For the event the students were presented with 4 different routes that an Economics degree can take you.
After the initial presentations we welcomed people for a lively networking session where students could engage with the companies or their friends while enjoying burgers and beverages.
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Introduction to Investment Banking with FIH
In September we invited over 160 students to the first event of the semester, where one of Denmark's leading corporate finance advisors presented. FIH Partners introduced the concept of Investment Banking, and debunked some of the myths surrounding the industry.
The went into depths on the kind of profile one needs to be considered as an Analyst, and give tips & tricks on everything from one's resume to how to prepare for an interview at an IB.
The evening finished with networking and pizza, with big engagement from the crowd.
From a tight suit to founder hoodie
In April 2024 we had our second event of the month lined up: Joakim Bruchmann took us from the lecture halls on CSS all the way to London on the trading floor of Goldman Sachs. From London next stop was the Y-combinator in Silicon Valley with his new fintech startup Pluto.markets.
Pluto.markets has a mission of disrupting the way we trade with stocks, and Joakim was kind enough to take us with him on the journey, to open our eyes to another direction a Polit degree can take you.
PF x KPP x KIF
In April 2024 we had teamed up with Kvinder På Polit to invite Anna Lundegaard and Alexandra Nguyen from Kvinder i Finans to our lovely campus.
Kvinder i Finans is a network of women in Private Equita and M&A, and are working to recruit and mention more women to those fields. Anna and Alexandra shared how to build a strong network in finance, and emphasised the importance of networking and mentoring.
Venture Capital with Seed Capital
In February 2024, we had the pleasure of inviting Tine Lindgreen, Principal at Seed Capital, for a keynote on-campus.
Seed Capital is among Europe's best performing VC-funds. They've invested in companies such as Trustpilot, Lunar and Coinify, who all had an exciting journey. Tine gave an inspiring talk about her way from graduating from the Economics programme at UCPH to VC, meanwhile introducing the 125 economics students to the VC-world.
Career Night Fall 2023
In November 2023, we hosted our second Career Night featuring presentations from three exciting companies, namely the algorithmic trading company, Alipes; the globally leading consultancy, Bain & Company; and the largest Danish pension fund, PFA.
After 1 hour of presentations, a lively networking session was arranged, where the attendees could either engage with the companies or with friends, while enjoying food and drinks from our sponsors.
An evening with Axcel
In November 2023, we hosted an intimate workshop in partnership with Axcel for a selected number of students.
The session unfolded at Axcel's own facilities, featuring a comprehensive presentation on Axcel's profile as a company and its role in Private Equity.
It was an engaging evening with the opportunity to delve deeper into Axcel as a company and insights into the investment strategies they follow.
Post-presentation, the enjoyed sushi and wine while networking with Axcel's investment professionals.
A visit to Carnegie
October 2023
In October2023, we held our first workshop in collaboration with our partner company, Carnegie.
The workshop took place at Carnegie's own premises for a selected number of students, with a presentation about Carnegie Investment Bank.
Following this, Carnegie arranged an interactive walk-through of the process of selling a company, using practical examples and real-world dilemmas.
After the presentation food and drinks were provided together with time for networking.
Private Equity with
Bain & Co.
May 2023
In May 2023, we held an exclusive event focused on Private Equity consulting, featuring Bain & Co. This event offered attendees a unique opportunity to delve into the realm of Bain & Co.
During the evening, Bain & Co. shared perspectives to how they advise PE-firms and help them create strategic value to optimise businesses.
Subsequent to the presentations, a networking session complemented by refreshments facilitated meaningful interactions among all participants.
Career Night Spring 2024
April 2023
In April 2023, we organised a career evening featuring Axcel, Carnegie and Novo Holdings, during which they provided insights into their respective companies. Following the informative sessions, interactive booths were set up.
After the presentations, a networking session accompanied by refreshments allowed the +180 participating students to engage with the Axcel, Carnegie, and Novo Holdings in a more informal setting.
Sustainability in Action
Panel debate on sustainable investment strategy
April 2023
In April 2023, we hosted an event on sustainable investment strategy, where Christian Hyldahl, Susanne Røge, and Michael Zöllner presented their key points.
Christian Hyldahl is a Managing Director and Head of the Continental Europe at BlackRock.
Susanne Røge is Senior Director, ESG at ATP.
Michael Zöllner is the Chief Commercial Officer at Denmark's Export and Investment Fund.
There was a significant turnout of economics students, who had the opportunity to contribute with their opinions in the Q&A. Following the presentations, there was food and networking for all parties involved.
Event with Steen Jakobsen
from Saxo Bank
"War, chaos and recession - What is the next step for financial markets?"
November 2022
Steen Jakobsen is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Saxo Bank.
In November he visited University of Copenhagen to dicuss the impact on financial markets of growth, inflation, and rising interest rates with an audience of 200 students.
The event began with a presentation by Steen Jakobsen followed by a Q&A. The evening ended with socialising over a meal.
Take a look at the pictures below to get an impression of the event.
News: Polit Finance is a new student organization!
September 2022
In September 2022 Polit Finance was created by our steering comitee:
Anders Dixen Munck and Kristian Krogh
Where did the inspiration come from?
Polit Finance was inspired by the vibrant culture of student societies and clubs at universities in the UK and US. In these countries, students have access to a wide range of societies that cater to diverse interests. In contrast, while there are some excellent societies at Polit, the supply is limited, and I felt that there was an opportunity to create a new platform for like-minded students.
Keeping this in mind, we established Polit Finance as a platform for students who possess a keen interest in finance and its associated domains, to foster connections, acquire knowledge, and cultivate personal and professional growth.
Who is the target group?
Our target audience is economics students who are interested in finance. We recognise that the curriculum for economics students, especially at the bachelor’s level, may not provide significant exposure to finance.
Hence, the objective of our society is to augment the comprehension of finance and the wide-ranging career prospects accessible in this field for students with a background in economics. While our activities are customized for economics students, we extend an invitation to students from all faculties and academic levels who are interested in finance and aspire to expand their knowledge of the subject.
What is the goal?
Through a range of workshops, keynotes, and networking events, we aim to cultivate a community of students passionate about finance, while also creating opportunities for members to interact with professionals in the industry and gain valuable insights into potential career paths.
