Testimonial

Grégoire BLONDEEL

Master in Investment Banking, Capital Markets, and Financial Technologies, 2023

OTC Derivations Analyst, Morgan Stanley

French

Before joining IÉSEG, I completed a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Social Sciences. I chose IÉSEG because it is a renowned and growing school. I felt that the atmosphere was friendly and that students were at the heart of every concern. I also chose this school for its international environment and the opportunity to interact with professors and students from around the world on campus. 

I chose the Master in Investment Banking, Capital Markets, and Financial Technologies because it aligned perfectly with what I wanted to study in terms of course content. Additionally, the program appealed to me for its benefits such as access to Bloomberg, Refinitiv terminals, and learning computer languages. 

The courses that have benefited me the most are Capital Markets, Trading Desk, Derivatives Securities, and Computational Thinking, as I use the concepts I learned in my daily work. 

The school has helped me in my career by providing me with solid and diverse knowledge. It has also helped me grow personally and enhance my employability. 

Today, I work at Morgan Stanley in the Operations department, in Paris. I cover OTC Derivatives products in post-trade operations and I am particularly responsible for settlement, contract-related processes, documenting and reporting various risks. I am also the primary point of contact for clients. 

My studies at IÉSEG have helped me succeed in my current position, partly due to the quality of the education provided. The recommendations and advice given by professors are also a real advantage. Lastly, the international aspect of the school allows me to fit into an international company with great cultural diversity! 

Published on: May 13, 2024