Finance Career Mentoring Programme
The USI Alumni in Finance Career Mentoring is an initiative of the USI Finance Career Board, designed exclusively for students enrolled in the USI Master of Science in Finance (1st and 2nd year; limited spots available).
Due to the significant interest it has received, the program will continue with a new edition in the 2025/26 academic year.
The goal of Career Mentoring is to provide support to USI Master's students in Finance by pairing them with a USI alumnus/alumna Mentor. The mentor will offer advice and information about the job market and share their own post-USI graduation career experiences in Finance to help the students start their professional journey.
| Target | Students of the Master in Finance | |
| Duration | 6 months, January – June 2026 | |
| Registration | From October 2025 | |
| Selection and Matching |
December 2025 |
Applications are currently closed because the 2025/26 mentoring program is already underway.
Here are some testimonials from the 2024/25 edition:
Nicolò de Nart
Nicolò de Nart
Relationship Manager, Cornèr Bank, Chiasso
Mentor Edition 2024/2025
USI Degree: Master in Finance, 2022
I found most useful the confrontation with the mentee, as well as giving him advice and revisiting in him situations that I myself have gone through.
Eleonora Ferrario
Eleonora Ferrario
Student Master in Finance
Mentee Edition 2024/2025
Participating in the programme was a truly valuable experience. Having a mentor who graduated from the same program just a few years ago allowed me to receive advice that was both relevant and directly applicable to my current stage. He had recently faced the same challenges I am about to face, which gave him a unique perspective and allowed him to offer guidance that felt authentic and realistic. Our discussions covered career paths, job search strategies, CV optimization, networking, and more. I left each session feeling more confident and better prepared for what lies ahead.
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Requirements, Registration, and Admission
To participate in the Carer Mentoring Programme as a Mentee, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be regularly enrolled in the 1st or 2nd year of the Master of Science in Finance at USI at the time of application to the Career Mentoring Programme;
- Be interested in a career in Finance upon completion of the Master’s programme;
- Submit a complete application by the deadline;
- Not have participated in the programme in previous years;
- Be in good standing with the programme’s coursework.
Additionally, the following is required:
- Motivation to develop professional knowledge and skills useful for a qualified entry into the job market;
- Ability to listen and respect others;
- Respect for USI's Code of Ethics.
Eligible students must complete the application form for the Programme, attaching their CV and a motivation letter. The letter should explain their reasons for participating and indicate at least two career objectives/interests.
The selection and matching of Mentees and Mentors are carried out by the USI Career and Alumni Service and the Master in Finance Direction, in agreement with the USI Finance Career Board. Selected students will be informed directly. Each Mentee will be assigned to only one Mentor.
Once the selection is confirmed, both the Mentee and the Mentor must sign the Mentoring Agreement and commit to adhering to its terms.
Students may participate in the USI Alumni in Finance Career Mentoring Programme only once during their studies at USI. If a student ceases to be enrolled at USI, they will automatically be removed from the programme.
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Mentor Selection and Matching
Mentors are USI alumni who are professionally active in the field of finance and agree to share their experience to guide a USI Master’s in Finance student over a six-month period.
Mentors are selected and invited by the Alumni Service and the Master’s in Finance Direction, in agreement with the USI Finance Career Board.
Mentors perform their role voluntarily and without compensation. If they change employers or positions during the programme, they will remain Mentors.
The selection and matching of Mentors and Mentees are managed by the USI Career and Alumni Service and the Master’s in Finance Direction, in agreement with the USI Finance Career Board.
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Mentoring Programme Implementation
The Mentoring Programme lasts six months and consists of 4-5 meetings, which can be held either virtually or in person. The frequency and format of the meetings are agreed upon by the Mentor and Mentee. The language of mentoring is English or Italian, or any other language agreed by both parties.
Suggested meeting topics are:
- Defining career goals
- Identifying key employers and potential career paths
- CV and LinkedIn review
- Interview preparation and mock interviews
- Professional development and growth
In addition, Mentors and Mentees are invited to participate in the Programme’s kick-off and final meetings, organized by the Finance Career Board.
Communication
At the end of the Mentoring Programme, feedback is collected from both Mentees and Mentors to improve future editions. Selected feedback may also be used for programme communication (website, social media, etc.) in the form of quotes. Mentors and Mentees also agree to have their name and photo displayed on the Programme website. -
Documentation Mentoring
Below, you can find the documentation for the USI Finance Career Mentoring Programme: