WHO WE ARE

The Investment Society Lausanne is an active fund, run by a group of students with an established interest in investment management. The club provides the opportunity for UNIL and EPFL students to gain hands-on experience in the investment management industry and apply their financial knowledge.

OUR PURPOSE

Our mission is to:

  • gather passionate students interested in investment management
  • help members develop practical investment skills and test them in the markets
  • equip its members with the essential capabilities for the buy-side industry
  • conduct research by working closely alongside industry professionals and firms
  • foster a fair, ethical, and sustainable investment culture via our ESG team
  • ease access to career opportunities in the investment industry

“The best investment you can make is in yourself”

– Warren Buffet

OUR VALUES

These are the values that guide us, the decisions we make, our actions within and beyond the Association, and the consequences of everything we do. 

Passion and Commitment: Passion is at the heart of what we do. We are continuously moving forward, learning and improving.

Diversity and Community: We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make a success. Our teamwork is our strength.

Integrity and Sustainability: We are honest, open, ethical, and fair. We are committed in our pursuit and fulfillment of a sustainable cause.

OUR ENVIRONMENT

We are a student association gathered together by the same passion. We are based at the UNIL-EPFL campus in Lausanne and we collaborate closely with both professional and academic worlds. 

HOW WE MANAGE PROFITS

The Investment Society Lausanne is a non-profit association whose goal is purely educational, and therefore, we do not distribute profits. These will be used for the club’s operational and charitable activities. We exist in order to provide real-life experience to our members concerning investment management, research behind the numbers and cooperation with other people. In the end, it is all about working hard, collaborating efficiently and trying for the best outcome.

OUR ALUMNIS

We take pride in giving our members the best platform and resources to break into financial services. The practical experiences they gain with us allow them to have a better understanding of global markets, answer the “Why” question, and eventually receive offers from the most competitive firms.