Sandro Do Nascimento, Investment Manager, Swiss Life Asset Managers

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Alumni Service

3 February 2020

In order to help current students and recent graduates to find their way in the working world, many of our alumni shared their career story. Here the story of Sandro Do Nascimento Rodrigues, Investment Manager in Swiss Life Asset Managers in Zurich (CH). USI Degree: Bachelor in Economics, 2010.

How did you start your career?

I started in the last year of my Bachelor degree in 2010 with a part-time experience at Credit Suisse in the Private Banking department as staff on call. I then decided to have a gap year where I basically worked full time and improved my English skills. After completing my Master degree in Zurich I had a first internship in Mergers & Acquisitions in Investment Banking in Vienna and continued my carrer abroad before coming back to Zurich, Switzerland.

Why did you choose a career in Swiss Life Asset Managers?

It enbled me to continue my career progression as well as returning to Zurich, Switzerland after 3.5 years spend aborad (Vienna and London).

What is your current role/duties?

I work in the Private Equity Infrastructure team in Swiss Life Asset Manager. Hence, my duty is to help the team perform private equity investment in infrastructure related companies and to manage the portfolio of companies we have invested in.

In your opinion, what are the qualities necessary for a successful career in Swiss Life Asset Managers?

Passion and deep interest in corporate finance, investments and team work. Being analytical, diligent, attentive to details, ability to work under pressure and to do the extra mile.

What are USI’s positive features and qualities?

Quality of the professors, accessibility to professor and time they dedicate to the students (also outside the courses), flexibility of the curriculum you can choose to build and that the student can decide how deep he/she wants to focus on a particular course / subject.

What competences and/or skills acquired in your USI Study Program have been useful/are useful to your professional career?

Analytical skills, deep understanding of the critical macroeconomics and microeconomics key theorems. Holistic approach to corporate finance.

What is your advice to USI students entering the job market?

Try to experience, via internships abroad, different job markets and cultures that will enrich you not only for the job carrer.