Master in Management & Strategy

Roles in this career area involve formulating, planning and implementing business strategy via transformation and integration projects. This could apply to any function or area of a company’s value chain, from market entry and exit decisions to product and service portfolio strategy or operations strategy and optimization. Professionals in this area work in corporate strategy departments, corporate innovation units and venture-building units, or as consultants in management consulting firms and firms specialized in strategy consulting and industry analysis.

Professionals in this area focus on every company’s most strategic asset—people. It’s about developing and managing the implementation of strategies for hiring, engaging, training and developing talent. It’s also about designing organizational structures, building an organizational culture, and implementing employee-centric systems and initiatives that drive well-being, engagement and performance. Roles in this area are in talent departments, HR departments, learning and development units, and corporate universities. Professionals in this area also work in the talent and organization groups within management consulting firms, or in firms specialized in talent and organizational consulting and training.

Roles in this area focus on identifying and securing corporate funding but also privatization, merger and acquisition and/or IPO deals, raising and allocating capital in the form of equity or debt. Professionals working in this field drive corporate restructurings, carry out private placement of capital, and provide debt and equity advisory services.

Roles in this area are all about managing portfolios of assets that are not publicly traded, such as startups that show potential for long-term growth, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), real estate and other alternative classes of assets that can be expanded and further consolidated by private equity funds.

Professionals in this area manage portfolios of assets to increase wealth over time by acquiring, maintaining and trading investments that have the potential to grow in value. Global Markets, Sales & Trading refers to the division that facilitates trading in stocks, bonds and derivatives—also known as the Markets or Securities Division, depending on the bank. This career area also includes professionals who conduct the research that informs investment and portfolio management decisions, as well as those who manage passive funds and hedge funds.

Roles in this area focus on integrating new technologies into the services offered by financial companies to improve consumer experience delivery or embed payments, transactions or other financial services into financial or non-financial businesses. Fintech is deeply reshaping the financial services industry, with new technologies affecting transaction processing, wealth management, lending and capital markets. At the same time, cryptocurrencies, blockchain and the use of AI and other technologies are automating and enabling the decentralization of aspects of the financial system (DeFi).

Professionals in this area work at the intersection of finance, accounting, compliance and business analytics. In today's data-rich corporate environment, they leverage vast amounts of financial, accounting and other internal data to gain insights into a company's financial needs and health. Using advanced analytics and, increasingly, AI, forensics experts work to uncover financial irregularities, misconduct and hidden risks. This career area also involves internal and external compliance and auditing in order to drive decision-making and transparency. It includes analyzing and visualizing data for financial reporting, as well as other types of reporting related to risk management, compliance and ESG.

Roles in this area focus on investment with the intention of generating positive environmental, social and governance impacts, alongside financial returns.

Sustainable finance is defined as investment decisions that take into account the environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors of an economic activity or project that targets companies or industries that produce social or environmental benefits. Roles in this area include impact investing and philanthropic investing.

Modern business is built on a foundation of digital technologies and data—and innovations that these enable. Roles in this area focus on formulating enterprise-, business-, and product-level tech strategies that drive innovation and improved performance. It’s also about leading the successful implementation of these strategies via digital transformation projects. Specialists in this domain are tasked with crafting strategies at enterprise, business, and product levels to spur innovation and elevate performance. Digital strategists and transformers work both inside of companies in technology and innovation units, as well as in general and specialized consulting firms.

This career area involves roles focused on the use of data as a strategic asset to drive business decision-making, value creation and competitive advantage. Occupations within this sphere are dedicated to constructing and executing a robust data strategy, anchoring the foundation of informed business judgments and insight generation. It´s about formulating data strategy as well as leading projects to implement data tools and produce data-driven business insights. Professionals in this area work across the value chain of a company, from its supply chain through to its digital sales and marketing operations.

This Career Area is the engine room of digital advancement, blending technical expertise with managerial acumen to navigate the fast-paced evolution of technology. This sphere involves identifying emerging technologies, assessing their potential impact, and managing their integration into business models to fuel innovation. Spacialists, consultants & managers in this space are responsible for fostering an environment that encourages creativity and the incubation of new ideas while ensuring these innovations align with the broader business objectives. They act as the bridge between technological potential and business reality, ensuring that investments in tech yield tangible benefits and solidify the organization’s position at the forefront of innovation.

This Career Area is pivotal in the digital era, focusing on optimizing processes through the integration of digital technologies. It is key to enhancing agility, visibility, and efficiency within the supply chain, front and back-office operations. Professionals in this field implement systems like IoT, AI, and blockchain to revolutionize inventory management, procurement, and logistics. Their expertise leads to the creation of smarter, more responsive supply chains that can adapt to changes in demand and minimize disruptions. By digitalizing operations, they contribute to a seamless flow of information and materials, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction.