ESCP Madrid Accelerates Student Careers with High-Impact Industry Events and Exclusive Alumni Insight
ESCP Business School’s Madrid Campus has launched a strengthened sector-focused career strategy, offering students unprecedented access to industry leaders, top employers and high-achieving alumni.
From Banking & Finance to Consulting, Consumer Goods, Technology, Hospitality & Travel and beyond, the ESCP Career Centre is rolling out a series of vertical Career Insights events, designed to help Bachelor and Master students understand today’s job market from the inside and build meaningful professional connections.
Across the 2025–2026 academic year, hundreds of students have already benefited from dedicated sessions combining expert panels, recruitment insights, alumni testimonials and live networking opportunities—all essential for career readiness in a highly competitive global landscape.
A Year of High-Value Encounters: Finance, Consulting, Consumer Brands and More
Banking & Finance Career Insights | 9 October
The series opened with an exceptionally well-attended Finance event, gathering over 90 students and leading professionals from BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Carrefour, Savills and BNP Paribas Real Estate.
Speakers shared recruitment trends, technical role expectations, and insights into careers in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Finance and Asset Management.
Our alumni community played a central role, with representatives from BNP Paribas, Jefferies, JB Capital, Amura Industrial and PwC offering first-hand advice on international finance careers—a powerful way for students to connect classroom learning with real-world trajectories.
Careers Corner with Alumni | L'Oréal & La Roche-Posay | 6 November
Students gained insider knowledge from one of the world’s most influential consumer goods groups. Alumni and company representatives shared their experiences in marketing, product development, retail strategy and talent acquisition, giving students an authentic view of career paths in beauty, luxury and FMCG.
Consulting Career Insights | 3 December
Over 40 Bachelor and Master students joined this focused session on Consulting, featuring panellists from LEK Consulting, PwC Strategy&, SAS and NTT Data.
Professionals and alumni—including leaders from BCG, KPMG, Accenture and EY—offered clarity on:
- the skills firms look for,
- the consulting lifestyle,
- international career trajectories, and
- how to stand out during recruitment.
The event concluded with an energetic networking session, allowing students to ask questions directly and receive personalised guidance.
Looking Ahead: New Industry-Specific Events for 2026
As announced by the Career Centre team, the vertical approach will expand in 2026 with dedicated events in:
- Hospitality & Travel (Jan 2026 – including FITUR)
- Marketing & Digital Strategy (mid-2026)
- Careers Corner with Companies – Orange (13 January 2026)
- Madrid Career Fair (25 February 2026)
The Career Insights series reflects ESCP’s commitment to supporting students from their very first day on campus through graduation and beyond. The Career Centre’s objective is clear: to provide every student with the knowledge, connections and strategic preparation needed to enter the global job market with confidence.
Through curated events, one-to-one guidance, industry-specific sessions and strong alumni participation, students gain:
- direct exposure to real career paths,
- access to recruiters and hiring managers,
- a better understanding of industry expectations, and
- the opportunity to build a professional network early on.
- This comprehensive journey leads to one flagship milestone:
The Madrid Career Fair
A cross-campus highlight and one of ESCP’s most impactful recruitment platforms, the Career Fair brings together leading employers, HR specialists and students for a day dedicated to internships, graduate roles and meaningful connections. It is where the insights gathered throughout the year translate into tangible opportunities. With this integrated and forward-looking approach, ESCP Madrid continues to strengthen its career ecosystem—empowering students to navigate their professional future with clarity, ambition and a strong international support network.
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