Learn quantitative finance by building with others.
Membership is free. Applications may be submitted at any time and are reviewed through a short admission process focused on motivation, interest in the Club's purposes and willingness to contribute.
Who can apply?
The Club is primarily for USI students. Students from other Swiss and Italian universities are welcome too.
- Membership is free.
- You can apply at any time of the year.
- Admission includes a short introductory interview.
Full eligibility list
Under the Articles of Association, the following people may apply for membership:
- USI students
- USI alumni
- members of USI academic staff
- members of USI administrative staff
- students enrolled at other Swiss or Italian universities
- students at Swiss universities of applied sciences
Application process
Four steps from your application to membership.
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Apply
Submit the application form on this page.
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Introductory interview
A short conversation with a member of the Executive Committee or a designated Club member.
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Decision
The Executive Committee reviews the application.
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Membership
Membership becomes effective after entry in the member register.
What we look for
The Articles set no grade or programming requirement. The interview looks at:
- genuine interest in quantitative finance
- motivation to contribute
- willingness to collaborate
- willingness to learn
- alignment with the Association's purpose
Which desk fits you?
Your desk preference helps us plan, but it does not guarantee assignment.
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Quantitative Research
Best for people interested in data, models, statistics, machine learning, strategy research and backtesting.
Prefer this desk: Quantitative Research -
Portfolio Management
Best for people interested in asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk, monitoring, markets and macro.
Prefer this desk: Portfolio Management -
Trading
Best for people interested in market microstructure, execution, order management systems, routing, APIs, FX and trading infrastructure.
Prefer this desk: Trading
Apply to Quantify Club
We only ask for what the admission process needs. Fields marked optional can be left empty.