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Career Opportunities

Master in Accounting and Corporate Finance (MACFin)

Our degree has long been synonymous with exciting and unique career opportunities in business, academia, and research. As a launching pad for your career, our graduates typically choose to start with a consulting firm, an auditing company, or a junior position in the finance department of a renowned corporation. With this foundation, you can quickly grow in terms of responsibilities, competencies, project management, and team leadership.

Facts

98 %

of MACFin students have at least one job offer upon graduation.

63 %

of MACFin students receive two or more job offers.

≈95.000 CHF

is the average expected salary after completing the MACFin.

30 %

of MACFin graduates start their careers in consulting.

25 %

of MACFin graduates enter specialized finance roles.

20 %

of MACFin graduates move directly into finance positions in industry and commerce.

 

Examples of Professional Fields

Project Management: In project management, MACFin graduates lead complex financial projects, such as the implementation of new financial systems, mergers and acquisitions, or restructurings. They coordinate different departments, oversee budgets, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Specialized Finance: In specialized finance, MACFin graduates work in positions such as Financial Analyst, Investment Manager, or Risk Manager. They analyze financial data, assess investments, and develop strategies to minimize financial risks.

Consulting: As consultants for large and small companies, MACFin graduates offer in-depth expertise in areas such as financial planning, business valuation, or restructuring. They help companies improve their financial performance and develop sustainable growth strategies.

Entrepreneurship: Many MACFin graduates choose to start their own businesses or join startups as co-founders. With their solid financial knowledge, they significantly contribute to the development and scaling of the company, creating value for their customers.

Corporate Finance: Graduates can work in corporate finance, where they develop capital acquisition strategies, create financial models, and optimize the company's financial structure. Their work is crucial for ensuring the financial health and growth of the company.

Controlling: In the field of controlling, MACFin graduates are responsible for internal accounting, financial reporting, and budget planning. They analyze financial metrics, identify optimization potential, and support management in strategic decision-making.

Audit and Compliance: In the areas of auditing and compliance, MACFin graduates review adherence to legal regulations and internal guidelines. They ensure that companies operate in accordance with relevant laws and standards, thereby contributing to risk reduction and building trust.

Tax Consulting: With a specialization in tax, MACFin graduates help companies optimize their tax burden and tackle complex tax challenges. They advise on national and international tax issues and develop tax strategies that ensure the long-term success of the company.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): In M&A teams, MACFin graduates play a key role in evaluating companies, structuring deals, and integrating acquired businesses. They analyze financial data, conduct due diligence, and support the entire transaction process.
 

Possible Entry-Level Positions

Consulting

(Corporate) Finance

  • Management Consultant
  • Strategy Consultant 
  • Deal Advisory
  • Sustainability 
  • Tax 
  • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 
  • Investment Banking
  • Private Banking
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Private Equity / Venture Capital
  • CFO
  • Controller (incl. FP&A)

Controlling, Reporting & Audit

Entrepreneurship

  • Financial Controlling und Reporting
  • Wirtschaftsprüfung
  • Compliance
  • Forensics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship
  • Founder, Co-Founder or Early-Stage Employee 

Experiences of alumni of the Master of Accounting and Corporate Finance HSG

“The focus of my work concerns the restructuring of industrial companies. With the solid foundation from the MACFin studies, I can quickly dive into the specific situation of the customer and recon value potentials as well as risk areas”
Ev Pardey, Senior Manager Deloitte AG
- Alumni MACFin 2006
“For my consulting work in biotech and life science, the MACFin is the ideal complement to my medical studies. It enables me to evaluate projects from a medical and a economics perspective”
Dr. Christian Peter, Head of Drug Management Medsolution AG - Alumni MACFin 2006

Career Services

The experts at the Career & Corporate Services support students through various stages of their career planning – offering individual interview training, CV optimisation, as well as numerous workshops and career events. Additionally, they assist students with specific information regarding work permit regulations in Switzerland based on their nationality.

During the HSG Banking Days, the most renowned banks visit the HSG campus to give presentations, conducts workshops, host networking events, and run assessment centres. MEcon students are a popular target for recruiters.

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