Breaking the Ice: Renaissance Capital Delivers First Guest Lecture at HSE St. Petersburg on Investment Banking Careers
On February 12, Mark Shumilov, equity research analyst for natural resources sectors at Renaissance Capital and alumnus of the MP "Finance," delivered a guest lecture for the programme's students. Mark shared insights into the key departments within an investment bank and starting a career in the investment sector.
The lecture covered four key blocks:
- Features of main investment banking department
- Specifics of investment banks' operations in Russia
- Starting a career in investment sector: more job positions, higher requirements
- Q&A session and invitation to internship at Renaissance Capital
Students learned what investment bankers really do on the job and why this profession combines high pay with intellectual challenges.
Mark also shared tips for landing entry-level positions at major investment firms: "Over the past few years, opportunities to break into an investment bank in Russia have multiplied, yet graduates from top universities still compete with seasoned professionals from related fields. Be proactive: hone practical skills both at university and independently, participate in investment championships and Olympiads, and you'll stand out from your competitors in employers' eyes."
Thank you, Mark, for the practice-oriented lecture and the opportunity to apply for an internship at Renaissance Capital, a leading independent investment bank in Russia.
