IMEF students studying finance and business: meetings with Alfa-Bank and Sberbank

In early April, students of the KFU Institute of Management, Economics and Finance took part in two educational events dedicated to finance and entrepreneurship.

Career in Banking: Dialogue with Alfa-Bank

On April 2, third-year students of the Department of Financial Markets and Financial Institutions met with representatives of Alfa-Bank. Liliya Valieva, the bank's Small Business Director in the Republic of Tatarstan, spoke about career opportunities, internships and development programs, as well as work with small businesses. Olesya Siychuk, Head of Branch Network Development in Kazan, introduced the students to modern fintech solutions and digital services, paying attention to changes in banking services. At the end of the event, a quiz with prizes from Alfa-Bank was held.

First-hand business: an inspiring story from the founder of Green September
Fourth-year students from the same department talked to entrepreneur Gusman Ziganshin as part of the “Business Lessons with Sberbank” project. He shared the story of his company's creation, talked about his first mistakes, difficulties and successes, as well as about working with marketplaces. The students actively asked questions, discussing the nuances of doing business in today's environment.

Both meetings helped future financiers and entrepreneurs to broaden their professional horizons, gain practical knowledge and inspiration for their careers.