ICMA Future Leaders (IFL) is designed to benefit the younger generation of capital market professionals in ICMA’s membership, connecting them with the services and networking opportunities which can enhance their skills and careers.
It is led by a steering committee that provides the Association with guidance and input on how best to communicate with the younger generation working in the debt capital markets, organising events and other initiatives to cultivate this community.
IFL is here not only to bridge the gap - to help young professionals to navigate and find their way in the complex world of capital markets - but also to make a positive impact on careers through its various initiatives.
IFL focuses on four core areas and getting involved starts with you!
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Networking
 Networking face to face events in the respective regions
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Training
 Support and guide young professionals towards Education & Training
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Mentoring
 Coffee Connection sessions - Connecting future leaders with senior members of the ICMA community |
Brainstorming
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IFL News
15 September: ICMA I City CV Webinar: Stress to Success Master the Art of Incredible Interviews
Do interviews leave you feeling uneasy, underprepared or unsure of how to showcase your best self? Are you stuck in a loop of missed opportunities, wondering how to stand out and seal the deal? You’re not the only one. On average, people apply for 27 roles before they land just one interview.
But don’t worry - you’re in the right place. Whether it’s been years since your last interview, you’re chasing a promotion or new role , or simply trying to stay sharp, this free one-hour masterclass will give you the edge to win your next role.
Your interview isn’t just a conversation - it’s a marketing pitch where you’re the product. Discover how to demonstrate your value, convince employers you’re the best investment they can make, and leave them thinking, “We’d be foolish not to hire you.”
In this jam-packed session, Victoria McLean, Founder & CEO of City CV, guides you through the art of wowing interviewers. With a proven track record of helping people at all career levels secure their dream roles, Victoria brings decades of expertise, countless success stories and award-winning career strategies to the table.
Register here.
16 September: ICMA Future Leaders: Inside ALM - a reinsurer's perspective on capital markets and risks
Join the Switzerland & Liechtenstein ICMA Future Leader representatives, Ingo Stössel and Arnaud Vanolli in Zurich, where Luke Burton, Senior Treasury Officer and Asset-Liability Management (ALM) Specialist at Swiss Re Group will provide an introduction to ALM at a leading reinsurance company.
In this session, Luke will cover:
- His route into ALM as an area of expertise, from pensions actuary in London to Reserving, Asset Management and Treasury roles in New York and Zurich
- How ALM is carried out by a large, global reinsurance group, including the crucial impacts capital markets have on ALM
- The key areas which those operating in ALM and capital markets need to be aware of
You will leave this session with an understanding of how reinsurance liabilities drive ALM, and how ALM contributes to the solid performance of a reinsurer.
A networking reception will follow the formal proceedings.
Register here.
18 September: ICMA Future Leaders: Navigating Tariff Tensions - managing a career in finance through the ups and downs of global risk events
The current wave of change and uncertainty in capital and financial markets raises a number of questions about the future and the way forward for aspiring leaders, especially young professionals. The ongoing changes, recently driven by factors such as trade tariffs and tensions are not only changing the economic & financial landscape, but also job mobility.
This exclusive ICMA Future Leaders event is the starting point for trying to analyse and understand these changes and how they can affect your career or offer new opportunities. Join us to learn, connect and take the first step in shaping the future.
A networking reception will follow the formal proceedings.
Register here.
29 September: ICMA Future Leaders: Forward Thinking - Technologischer Wandel in den Kapitalmärkten
Wir laden Euch herzlich zu einem inspirierenden Abend ein, der sich nicht nur der Frage widmet, wie Technologie die Kapitalmärkte nachhaltig verändert, sondern auch den direkten Austausch unter Young Professionals fördert.
Dich erwarten kurze Impulsvorträge und eine interaktive Fragerunde mit:
- Tim Meirer, Senior Manager Capital Markets Innovations, KfW
- Jochen Metzger, Global Head of Markets, NowCM
- Yven Scholz, Head of Electronic Trading, Allianz Global Investors
Unsere Referenten geben Einblicke in aktuelle Innovationen im Kapitalmarkt, die Rolle digitaler Plattformen und die Zukunft des Electronic Tradings.
Für wen ist die Veranstaltung gedacht?
Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Young Professionals und to Nachwuchskräfte aus Banking & Finance, Asset Management, Rechtsberatung und FinTech, die:
- aktuelle Entwicklungen und Technologietrends in den Kapitalmärkten verstehen möchten
- Ihr berufliches Netzwerk in Frankfurt erweitern möchten und
- sich in informeller Atmosphäre mit Expertinnen und Experten austauschen wollen
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For more information on how you can access and get involved, follow the ICMA Future Leaders LinkedIn page, and sign up to our newsletter to stay informed.
Click here to view ICMA's latest IFL Newsletter (ICMA members only).
You may also contact futureleaders@icmagroup.org or your regional representatives from the Committee members tab.
ICMA Future Leaders is led by a steering committee composed of individuals drawn from ICMA member firms from Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa. Members of this committee are as follows:
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Rhulane Mahane |
Prudence Zitha |
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| Africa (Western) | |||
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Odinaka Linus-Nwokonkwo |
Chukwuebuka Ikem |
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| Asia Pacific | |||
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Ezien Hoo |
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| Austria | |||
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Alexander Schierlinger |
Katsiaryna Souvandjiev |
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| Belgium | |||
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Sébastien Van Campenhoudt Head of Chairman Office |
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| France | |||
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Ronan Lamy |
Fatine Machmoum |
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| Germany | |||
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Maximilian Klinkenbusch |
Samira Lampe |
Oliver Pilz |
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| Italy | |||
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Viviana Massari |
Marta Molteni |
Leonardo Vagaggini |
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| Ireland | |||
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Neal BreslinOf Counsel |
Hannah MalikGlobal Banking & Markets Internal Control |
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| Luxembourg | |||
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Elina Asimakopoulou |
Arnaud Spironelli |
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| Netherlands | |||
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Stije Mars
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Piotr Pasterny
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| Nordics | |||
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Anna Reuterskiöld |
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| Switzerland & Liechtenstein | |||
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Ingo Stössel |
Arnaud Vanolli |
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| UK | |||
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Alexander Malitsky |
Thomas Capon |
Michael Sansen |
Celia Price |
In order to facilitate the communication within this community, ICMA members have nominated their main representative for ICMA Future Leaders:
