MSc Financial Manager, Banking & Insurance

The Master of Science in Financial Management, Banking & Insurance is taught in French on six campuses (Bordeaux, Chambéry, Lyon, Marseille, Paris and Toulouse).

Yes, work-linked training is at the heart of the programme. Students can apply for apprenticeship or professionalisation contracts with banks, insurance companies or consultancies.

Depending on the campus, a number of different schedules are available: 3 days company / 2 days school, or 1 week school / 3 weeks company. This work-study contract enables you to finance your studies while gaining solid professional experience.

To help you apply for the best opportunities, the school offers personalised support, with job-dating sessions organised every month, enabling students to find out about the major players in the banking and insurance sector.

Yes, the Master of Science in Financial Management, Banking & Insurance delivers a level 7 RNCP title “Expert in Financial Strategy” (number 40177), recognised by France Compétences and the Ministry of Employment.

This professional certification attests to the quality of the teaching offered by the INSEEC Group schools and helps students enter the banking and insurance job market. The aim of the programme is to train managers who can quickly move into positions of responsibility.

Find out all the details of this recognised qualification on our website, giving you access to great careers in finance.

The Corporate Relations and Alumni Department supports students throughout their career in their search for work-study placements and jobs through :

The school also offers housing assistance services, enabling students to find accommodation close to their campus. A network of 115,000 alumni facilitates professional integration and allows students to discover the inspiring careers of our graduates who have become executives in banking, insurance or financial consultancy.

AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) certification attests to knowledge of the rules of good conduct and regulation of financial markets. It is strongly recommended as part of the curriculum and is prepared for in the second year of the Master of Science.

This certification is a real asset when it comes to gaining access to positions as customer advisers, asset managers or account managers in banking and financial establishments. The programme we offer specifically incorporates this preparation, with dedicated modules taught by industry professionals.

This qualification is recognised by all the major players in the finance industry and will help you to accelerate your career in the sector.

Graduates are sought by :

Our network of 10,000 partner companies offers numerous opportunities for work-study contracts in all sectors of banking and insurance. These organisations regularly offer positions to students on the programme, giving particular recognition to the AMF certification and the knowledge acquired during the course.

At the company forums organised on each campus, you can find out about all the career opportunities in these growth sectors.

The duration varies according to the level of admission: two years for holders of a Bac +3 who can apply in the first year, and one year for holders of a Bac +4 who enter directly into the second year of the Master of Science. The course is taught on six campuses in France (Bordeaux, Chambéry, Lyon, Marseille, Paris and Toulouse), offering a geographical itinerary to suit your needs.

The programme provides all the knowledge needed to become an expert in financial strategy in the banking and insurance sectors. This 5-year postgraduate course offered by our schools prepares you effectively for management positions in finance.

The Master of Science in Financial Management, Banking & Insurance incorporates the technological innovations that are profoundly transforming the banking and insurance professions:

The courses cover these new technologies, enabling future managers to master the digital tools used by major groups. Students learn how to incorporate these innovations into their work as bank advisers or asset managers.

This digital expertise enables innovative career paths and access to strategic positions in the digital transformation of financial institutions.

The main aim of the programme is to train experts capable of steering financial strategy in banking establishments and insurance companies. The course provides skills in financial analysis, asset management, insurance techniques and corporate finance.

The programme prepares students for management careers in commercial and investment banking, insurance and financial consultancy. The Master of Science also aims to develop the commercial and interpersonal skills needed to become a customer adviser, portfolio manager or account manager.

Yes, INSEEC has a network of 115,000 active alumni throughout the world, including many executives in major banking groups, insurance companies and wealth management consultancies. This network facilitates access to employment, offers mentoring opportunities and enables students to develop their professional network in banking and insurance.

A dedicated brochure presents the alumni services and networking events organised throughout the year on all campuses to support your career. The Group’s schools also offer continuing education courses to enable former students to update their knowledge and discover new specialisations.

Many of our alumni are now branch managers, financial managers or asset managers, and they regularly share their experience with the students during the courses. This helps to bridge the gap between the academic theory of the Master of Science and professional practice.