Our Partners
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Strong collaborations form a strong society. Our partnerships today date back to our beginnings and while our partners may change from semester to semester, we are proud to call industry leading firms our patrons.
Our partners provide our members with the opportunity to engage in exciting & exclusive workshops, networking events, fast-tracked recruiting possibilities and provide valuable feedback and aid in career planning.
This semester's
Gold Partners
Raiffeisen Bank International
We are one of Austria’s leading corporate and investment banks and operate as a universal bank in 12 Central and Eastern European markets. We offer a wide range of financial services, including M&A advisory, equity and debt capital markets, asset management, leasing and more.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc.
Cevian Capital
Cevian Capital is an international investment firm acquiring significant ownership positions in European public companies where long-term value can be enhanced through active ownership.
MP Corporate Finance
MP Corporate Finance is one of the leading independent M&A industry experts in the mid-market segment. Clients from all over the world trust their competencies when it comes to acquisitions and divestitures. They specialise in Automotive & Mobility, Electronics & Digital, Manufacturing Services, Machinery and Packaging Industries, having closed 80 transactions over the past 3 years with a volume of more than EUR 4.9bn. MP offers a dynamic international environment, where diversity and individual contributions are encouraged and valued. To find out more about MP & their opportunities, please visit https://www.mpcf.net/career/
BDO International Limited
BDO International Limited is a global leader in auditing, tax, and advisory services. With a presence in over 160 countries and territories, the BDO network boasts over 1,800 offices worldwide. Committed to delivering exceptional client service, BDO’s more than 90,000 professionals collaborate with a diverse range of clients, from startups to global giants.
This semester's
Silver Partners
ZEB
Since 1992, the management consultancy zeb has offered advice and supported clients from the financial services sector and has continuously extended their lead in a hard-fought market for management consulting. zeb is internationally active and their expertise ranges from strategy & sales to organization, enterprise management, human capital & IT.
Mutares
KPMG
KPMG stands for a global network of auditing and consulting firms. We work in the areas of audit, tax, advisory and law with clients ranging from medium-sized companies to large international corporations. The KPMG network employs 273,400 people in 143 countries worldwide, of which 2,000 are in Austria at 9 locations in Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Villach, Feldkirchen and Mödling. The history of KPMG Austria begins in May 1946. For more than 75 years, we have been working as a companion for companies – many decades of passion, innovation and team spirit.
Rivean Capital
Rivean Capital is a Pan-European mid-market Private Equity firm with currently EUR 5bn of assets under management and local presence through five offices in the Benelux and DACH regions as well as in Italy. Active since 1982, Rivean Capital has been a pioneer in its field and completed over 250 investments, delivering value creation across all major industries.
Erste Group Bank
Erste Group was founded as “Erste oesterreichische Spar-Casse” in 1819 and today, it is counted among the leading financial institutes in Central and Eastern Europe. As Erste Group, we are internationally present in 7 countries. That’s how 16 million customers see what it means to be attended to on-site. We finance living space for families, help entrepreneurs with their expansion or founders with the first step into independence.
A career that promotes you and a challenge with responsibility. In a changing world people need orientation. Tasks with a prospect. Assignments that make sense. And people that think ahead. To work with us means to shape one’s own career, to take on personal responsibility, to consider risks and learn from setbacks. As employee of Erste Group, you are not only working in the banking business. To work at Erste Bank means creating products ahead of the times. Developing services that advance our customers. Identifying markets where others don’t see any yet. Our company is among the best employers of the country. We look for work-life balance und created a completely new work environment on Erste Campus. Your career at Erste Group.
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Erste Asset Management
Erste Asset Management GmbH coordinates and is responsible for all asset management activities of Erste Group and is in charge of assets amounting to more than EUR 76 billion. More than 400 employees develop and manage investment solutions for our investors in 7 different countries. We place sustainability at the heart of our business activities. Not only have we been a pioneer since 2001, have managed our environmental equity fund in cooperation with WWF Austria since 2006 and are the market leader in sustainable investing in Austria with €16 billion (as of 31 December 2021), but we also base our own actions on sustainable criteria.
This semester's
Bronze Partners
PwC
BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas, a prominent European bank with a global footprint, operates in 65 countries and employs over 185,000 professionals. Its core divisions include Commercial, Personal Banking & Services, Investment & Protection Services, and Corporate & Institutional Banking. Catering to diverse clients, from individuals to corporations, BNP Paribas provides comprehensive solutions encompassing financing, investment, savings, and protection insurance. With leading positions in retail banking and a strong presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, the bank is renowned for its integrated retail-banking model and leadership in consumer lending in Europe.
This semester's
Non-Corporate Partners
Amplify Trading
Amplify Trading was founded in 2009 to develop traders equipped to perform in the new era of global markets. Using technology to bridge the gap between theory and practice, our innovative approach to capital markets training is now used by many of the world’s largest financial firms to find and develop their next market leaders.
Entrepreneurship Avenue
The Entpreneurship Avenue is Europe’s largest startup event series for students. Designed to encourage the entrepreneurial mindset of students, the annual event series consist of in-person conferences and online workshops that provide the tools and network to turn an idea into a viable business.
BVH
The BVH is the Federal Association of Stock Exchange Associations at German Universities e.V. – the umbrella organisation for student stock exchange associations in almost all university cities in Germany. As a supra-regional contact it is the coordination point for the exchange between the individual student stock exchange associations and contact point for companies and member associations.
Abteilung für Unternehmensrechnung und Revision
Die Abteilung für Unternehmensrechnung und Revision konzentriert sich auf drei wesentliche Forschungsbereiche: Bilanzrecht und Accounting auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene, Jahresabschlussprüfung und Corporate Governance sowie Unternehmensbewertung. In diesen Bereichen verbindet die Abteilung theoretische Grundlagen mit praktischer Anwendung, um zur Entwicklung von Best Practices und Standards in der Unternehmensrechnung beizutragen
WHU Private Equity Conference
The WHU Private Equity Conference brings together students, academics, corporate representatives, and politicians to create a unique platform for discussing current topics in the private equity sector.
Ladies That Lead BBE – Women in Business and Economics
At Ladies That Lead, we focus on creating a supportive network for women in the BBE program. We aim to build a community that fosters growth, collaboration, and leadership. Through Lounge Events for networking and Lead Events with experts and alumni, we connect ambitious women with opportunities that drive career success. Join us to grow, learn, and support each other as future leaders!
Behind the Balance Sheet
Behind the Balance Sheet is an investment research and training consultancy which has three main activities: – Bespoke investment research for a small group of institutional investors – Investment training for professional investors, with its now famous flagship, the Forensic Accounting Course – An online school for keen investors, with the flagship Analyst Academy and new Analyst Academy Pro courses The Behind the Balance Sheet website has a blog, a members’ “club” which includes a library with over 1500 articles on investing, and a monthly newsletter, all of which are free (signup may be required). These are excellent resources for students interested in investment.
Snippet Finance
Snippet Finance is a curation of the most interesting snippets on stocks, macroeconomics, investing and finance delivered in a short, easy to digest way.
AllesUni
AllesUni is a platform created by WU students for WU students, based on the exchange of experiences and knowledge within the student community, which consists of thousands of highly engaged users. This community forms the core of the platform, facilitating the exchange of study-related information and the networking of students through various communication channels. With an integrated calendar, job board, newsletter, and a large WhatsApp community, AllesUni provides comprehensive added value. Through a strong social media presence and a continually growing community, the platform has established itself as a trustworthy and central hub for students, actively supporting them in their studies and beyond.
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