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Alumni Insights

Our alumni are the ultimate ambassadors of the UCD Smurfit School learning experience. They provide the most concrete proof of the excellence that typifies our School. Read the testimonials below from our graduates who share their experience of completing the programme, or visit our MSc Alumni Stories page and Video Gallery for even more insights from our community of alumni.

Tanvi Singh

MSc Quantitative Finance 2022, Quantitative Analyst at Copenhagen Energy Trading

“Coming from a computer engineering background, MSc Quantitative Finance was a perfect mix of both the foundations of financial knowledge as well as applying a quantitative approach to making better decisions in the financial markets. While I was proficient in coding when I joined the program, I had no experience in modelling data to simulate real-world market scenarios and how to leverage that to optimize decisions. The skills I’ve gained at UCD Smurfit have allowed me to contribute effectively to my team as a Quantitative Analyst at Copenhagen Energy Trading, a Danish energy trading firm which is currently trading on grids across the European continent. The Numerical Methods and Advanced Statistical Methods course prepared me with skills which are required to develop effective algorithmic models for trading in real markets. Moreover, the diverse environment and mix of people at UCD Smurfit have helped me gain a much wider perspective. I would recommend this course to anyone who’s seeking to work in the quantitative area of financial markets!”

Nathan Talbot

MSc Quantitative Finance 2020, Assistant Portfolio Manager at Renaissance Reinsurance

"Coming from a Economics and Finance background I found the first semester helpful for solidifying my foundations in financial knowledge, but in the second semester I learnt all the quantitative technical skills that allow me to operate at a high standard in my current role as an Investments/Portfolio Analysts for a Bermudan based reinsurance company, where we manage a $22bn portfolio. The Numerical methods, Econometrics, Adv statistics and Fixed Income classes gave me the foundations to tackle the rigorous analytical world of Fixed Income products. The facilities and colleagues at UCD Smurfit are second to none in Ireland and I would recommend the course to anyone seeking a career in Investments."

Elizabeth Geoghegan, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager

UCD Business Alumni Network

UCD Business Alumni comprises a global network of over 100,000 graduates in over 100 countries. The key focus of UCD Business Alumni is to help our business graduates keep in touch with colleagues, classmates, academics and the wider business community through a range of alumni activities and supports. Our goal is to create a strong alumni community and network, with the school as the focal point.  We are focused on building a life-long mutually beneficial relationship with graduates to ensure that they are constantly informed and engaged through regular events, reunions and communications. 

Find out more about the UCD Business Alumni Network and how you can become involved.

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