Experts
The FINDATA programme is supported and evaluated by experienced experts from practice. They bring real-world insights from finance, data analytics, and financial technologies. This ensures that graduates will be prepared for current market demands and future challenges. Experts will actively contribute to keeping the curriculum aligned with rapid technological developments. As a result, students will gain skills that will be highly valued by employers across international markets.
Ing. Michael Vávra
Recruitment manager
„Thanks to their practical knowledge, graduates of the FINDATA study program are ready to immediately bring added value to employers. They join companies with skills that are in high demand in the long term, which opens up above-standard financial conditions and attractive career opportunities for them right from the start of their careers."
Ing. Petr Mazánek
Managing director
„In my opinion, graduates of the FINDATA study program have fundamental economic and financial knowledge that is in high demand on the job market. I am an entrepreneur in the field of IT services and data analytics, and I have been intensively searching for such a candidate for a long time. Our companies currently employ over 100 qualified employees, and we are taking our first steps towards international expansion. I am primarily interested in understanding financial issues that extend beyond Czech jurisdiction, for example in relation to our Austrian activities within ENIGOO GmbH. The FINDATA program can significantly help us prepare candidates who have a confident European perspective and theoretical preparedness in these areas."
Yannis Dracoulis
Partner | Risk, Regulatory & Forensic
„A highly relevant and well-structured program that prepares future leaders to navigate the complexities of modern financial data. This master degree succeeds in delivering a curriculum that is both practical and visionary."
Andreas Spyrides, CFA
Vice President, Board Member, Head of Advocacy
„As a CFA Society Cyprus Vice-President, I see the skills developed in the MSc FINDATA as increasingly essential to modern finance, where data-driven decision-making, quantitative analysis, and ethical judgment underpin investment practice. In today’s industry, we look for graduates who can combine strong analytical and programming capabilities with sound financial theory, critical thinking, and professional integrity. Programmes like MSc FinData equip future professionals to translate complex data into actionable insights that add real value for clients and markets."
Kyriaki Katsani
Partner, Head of Forensic and Integrity Services Greece | Assurance
„The Msc FINDATA is designed to meet the evolving demands of the financial sector. By equipping graduates with a robust understanding of finance and cutting-edge technologies, this program prepares them to address critical challenges in financial innovation and sustainability. I would highly recommend this unique opportunity to young professionals and graduates."
Ernst & Young (Hellas) Certified Auditors - Accountants S.A.
Luca Bertalot
EMF-ECBC Secretary General
„With over 20 years of experience navigating the Brussels financial hub, I see firsthand that the industry is saturated with high-level theorists, yet it struggles to find professionals who can actually translate complex technical knowledge into practical financial solutions. By merging rigorous data science with economic reality, this programme delivers exactly what today’s European economic landscape demands: the rare ability to make technical expertise speak the language of the market. The FINDATA programme hits the mark by aligning its curriculum with the practical, tech-forward skills required to navigate the complexities of digital markets and EU-wide financial shifts. It is exactly the kind of training recruiters look for when hiring the next generation of analysts capable of translating raw data into sound financial logic strategic for the European growth."
The European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council
Petr Litera
Senior Consultant | Business Development
„Graduates of the FINDATA study program are surprisingly well prepared for real-world data analytics roles. In logistics, supply chain management, and international operations, such profiles are in high demand across EU, and their entry-level remuneration typically exceeds the market average. AI is becoming increasingly powerful, it still relies on common sense and on-the-job knowledge, competences that are best developed through university study programs. At JUSDA Europe, we provide training to such students and later cooperate with analytically skilled graduates who can combine data-driven thinking with a practical understanding of complex processes and FINDATA graduates clearly meet these expectations."
Edoardo Quaglia
Global Markets | Senior Account Executive
„I express my strong support for the EMFIND / FINDATA programme, which effectively combines finance, data analytics, sustainable finance, and technology to address concrete skills needs in today’s financial sector. By equipping students with rigorous analytical capabilities, a solid understanding of financial systems and products, and familiarity with emerging trends in banking and FinTech, the programme prepares graduates to contribute meaningfully to complex and fast‑evolving professional environments. Its emphasis on ESG topics, integrity and ethics in finance promotes a culture of transparency and accountability that is crucial for organisations committed to responsible innovation and robust risk management. The international and interdisciplinary structure, involving multiple European academic partners and EU financial legislation, further enhances graduates’ ability to operate in cross‑border and global financial services. In this way, the programme’s orientation towards responsible use of technology, data‑driven decision‑making and sound governance aligns well with values around customer protection, compliance, inclusiveness and forward‑looking digital finance."