Career development

ISFB Summer School

Every year, the Swiss banking sector, particularly in the French-speaking part of the country, attracts a large number of talented young graduates with a wealth of energy and technical, linguistic and analytical skills. To capitalize on this potential and facilitate their integration into the professional world, the Summer School has been designed as a springboard between the academic world and banking practice. It enables participants to put what they've learned into action, thanks to practical input from experienced practitioners, real-life scenarios and a better understanding of the inner workings of financial institutions.

Discover the talents of the 2025 cohort

Meet the participants of Summer School 2025

SPHERE - The Swiss Financial Arena, N°35 - September 2025

Program

With the support of its member establishments, experienced executives act as mentors and lecturers, sharing their experiences and inspiring young graduates. The program includes immersion in real-life situations, visits to trading floors, HR interviews and real-life situations. A real springboard for transforming energy, skills and ambition into informed career choices.

Part I: Developing practical knowledge

• Retail Banking, Private Banking, Corporate Banking
• Financing and Investment
• Risk management, legal and compliance
• Visit to a banking establishment
• Hackathon

Part II: Confrontation with reality in the field

• Job market trends
• Identify your behavioral profile
• Developing your action plan
• Job interview simulations, HR meetings

Time and place

• 10-day classroom training (8:30am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-5:30pm)
• Summer School 2026 dates: August 3 to August 14, 2026
• ISFB, Rte des Jeunes 12, 1212 Grand-Lancy

Price

• CHF 1950.00 / person
• Acceptance by application. Participants must hold a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree, or be in the process of obtaining one.