Economic Career Day 2025
The Economic Career Day is the flagship career event of ECU’92, connecting ambitious students from the Utrecht School of Economics (USE) with leading employers. For companies, it is the ideal occasion to present internships, traineeships, and graduate positions while meeting motivated students face-to-face. For students, it is the chance to explore career paths, gain insights from professionals, and start building a valuable network.
The day offers a dynamic mix of company presentations, interactive workshops, and informal networking. Students register in advance for the companies they are most interested in, which ensures motivated audiences and meaningful conversations. Around midday, all participants come together for a networking lunch and the company market, where students and recruiters can connect freely in a more informal setting.
In the afternoon, the program continues with a second round of workshops and presentations, allowing students to deepen their knowledge, compare industries, and acquire practical insights. The event concludes with networking drinks, leaving space for relaxed conversations and lasting impressions.
A Quick Look at Our Timeline
Opening Speech
Presentations round 1 and workshops
Presentations round 2 and workshops
Lunch and Company Market
Workshops
Closing
Drinks
Participating Companies Overview
ING, the leading Dutch bank for digital banking: You’ll know us through our mobile banking app that lets you carry out all your bank transactions yourself. And you’ll probably know us as the main sponsor of multiple sports and culture initiatives such as the Rijksmuseum and Dutch football. Customer experience is what differentiates us and we’re continuously innovating to improve it. We also partner with others to bring disruptive ideas to market faster. Our more than 60,000 employees serve around 40 million customers, corporate clients and financial institutions in over 40 countries. We help our customers to stay one step ahead, in both their private and professional lives. The same goes for our own people, of course. Their wellbeing is our top priority. We make sure everyone can feel good about themselves and maintain a good work-life balance. ING recruits students from all backgrounds with various unique skillsets
Het werk van het ministerie van Financiën gaat over meer dan cijfers en geld alleen. Het gaat over mensen zoals jij en ik. Het ministerie van Financiën luistert naar wat er speelt in de samenleving van vandaag en heeft aandacht voor hoe Nederlanders hun toekomst zien. We zorgen ervoor dat Nederland en onze economie klaar zijn voor de steeds sneller veranderende wereld van morgen. Samen werken we aan een financieel gezond Nederland en jij kunt jouw steentje bijdragen in een van de stages, traineeships of startersfuncties binnen Financiën. Het ministerie van Financiën is het oudste ministerie van Nederland, maar heeft tegelijkertijd het jongste medewerkersbestand van alle ministeries.’
De recruiters van het ministerie van Financiën zullen een exclusieve workshop houden speciaal voor onze studenten. Het is belangrijk dat je de Nederlandse taal goed beheerst
AB InBev (Anheuser-Busch InBev) is the world’s largest brewer and one of the top global consumer goods companies. AB InBev operates in over 100 countries, with a portfolio of over 500 beer brands, including global icons like Budweiser, Stella Artois, and Corona. We are proud to have a team of 155,000 colleagues representing 135 nationalities and to operate 28 breweries across Europe. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, we have opportunities across Europe in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, the UK, Ireland, and Spain. What makes AB InBev special is its culture of ownership: everyone is encouraged to take initiative, assume responsibility, and make an impact from day one. This makes it an ideal environment for curious, entrepreneurial students who want to apply their business knowledge in a dynamic, international setting.
We recruit for mindset, ambition and cultural fit. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication. We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work. We respectfully speak openly, give constructive and direct feedback, and challenge each other to remain focused on our goals. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy. We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy.
RBB Economics is a world-leading consultancy specialising in the economics of competition law with 16 offices globally. Our work covers all aspects of competition economics, including mergers and acquisitions, market investigations, abuses of dominance, vertical agreements, joint ventures, and collusive practices. We provide high-quality, professional, independent advice through the application of the latest advances in economic theory and econometric techniques. We practice real-world economic reasoning. We also work to uncover the complexities of how markets work rather than relying solely on theoretical models. Putting the evidence first is the only way to understand the complete competitive picture.
We ask questions, listen to the answers, and build relationships. In doing so we seek to identify the issues that matter to an industry. We take pride in making complex economic evidence, simple to understand and explain. We recruit all year round and are currently looking for exceptional, highly motivated economists to join the firm as Associates. We also offer internships to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
‘RBB Economics offers 3–6-month internships and entry-level (Associate) positions. We welcome job applications all year round, and there is no fixed quota for new joiners. As an Intern or Associate you’ll work in multinational teams with early opportunities to interact directly with clients,legal advisors and competition authorities.’
Rolls within RBB Economics will include researching and evaluating key industry dynamics, trends and market structure, model building, and regression analysis in statistical analysis programs. You’ll need to apply quantitative and qualitative techniques to analytical problems, providing general consulting and advice.
Baker Tilly is an accounting and consulting firm with 13 regional offices in the Netherlands and over 1,000 colleagues. Our clients are regional and diverse. We assist SMEs (family businesses), the public sector, and healthcare institutions with a wide range of questions: from tax and accounting to IT, sustainability, and corporate finance. Our core business lies in Audit, SME Accountancy & Consultancy, and Tax Services, but our specialized consulting practices also offer ample opportunities to collaborate on current topics such as data analysis and ESG. We are an informal and accessible organization with many young colleagues from various schools, universities, and educational backgrounds working at Baker Tilly, including Economics and Business Economics. With us, you’ll work on diverse clients in diverse teams with excellent guidance. Besides work, there’s also plenty of time for socializing, with various drinks and activities organized, as well as a weekly game of padel, and plenty of opportunities for personal input.
For us, it’s not so much about your degree, work experience, or high grades. We believe it’s more important that someone is genuinely motivated, interested in the field, and willing to continue developing. We’re looking for someone for the long term who is a true team player.
Wielinq is a consultancy agency based in Utrecht. At Wielinq in Utrecht, everything revolves around innovation, growth, and the power of change. They help organizations become smarter, more digital, and more future-proof. Wielinq emphasizes change that is not just technical but also human. Whether it’s digital strategy, data & AI, organizational development, or interim management, Wielinq connects people, processes and technology into one powerful collaboration.
Do you enjoy working on challenging projects where you can truly make an impact? Then Wielinq is the place where your ideas come to life. Together, they build future-ready organizations with a team of driven professionals, an open culture and room for personal development. At Wielinq, you’ll collaborate with professionals who combine strategy, finance and human behavior to make change successful. This way, you’ll learn not only about numbers, but also about the people and ideas behind them.
Magnet.me is the smart career networking solution specifically designed for students and entry-level professionals. This Dutch scale-up connects you directly with over 5,000 employers, from major brands to startups, and uses smart AI to find the jobs, internships or traineeships that truly match your profile. By creating a free profile, you can showcase your interests, studies and ambitions, making you visible to companies that are seriously interested in approaching you. While the companies benefit from a well-matched job, with Magnet.me, you take control of your entry into the job market, not as a passive seeker but as an active network member who connects with employers who are a good fit from day one.
CBRE is the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm. We provide a broad range of integrated services to property owners, investors, and occupiers worldwide. Our expertise spans various areas, including property sales and leasing, property management, project management, valuation, and strategic consulting. We help our clients make informed real estate decisions that drive value and achieve their business objectives by leveraging our global insights, local market knowledge, and comprehensive service offerings.
At CBRE, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We cultivate a dynamic and inclusive work environment where talent is developed, and careers thrive. When you work with us, you’ll be part of a global team at the forefront of the commercial real estate industry. We’re committed to your professional growth, providing continuous learning, mentorship, and opportunities to work on impactful projects. Your career at CBRE can start at any time. We offer internships, working student positions, traineeships, and junior roles. Thanks to our broad expertise, a wide range of academic backgrounds fit within CBRE, varying by department and position.
A global leader in advanced information and decision support, Elsevier helps to advance science and healthcare, to advance human progress. We do this by facilitating insights and critical decision-making with innovative solutions based on trusted, evidence-based content and advanced AI-enabled digital technologies.
We have supported the work of our research and healthcare communities for more than 140 years. Our 9,700 employees around the world, including 2,300 technologists, are dedicated to supporting researchers, librarians, academic leaders, funders, governments, R&D-intensive companies, doctors, nurses, future healthcare professionals and educators in their critical work. Our 3,000 scientific journals and iconic reference books include the foremost titles in their fields, including Cell Press, The Lancet and Gray’s Anatomy. Together with the Elsevier Foundation, we work in partnership with the communities we serve to advance inclusion in science, research and healthcare in developing countries and around the world.
Effective Altruism is a large international non-profit dedicated to “Doing good, as best we can.” In other words: they strive to bring a helping hand with the greatest impact possible. Effective Altruism builds and supports a global community of people who reflect on the most pressing problems of our time and take action to address them. They also operate according to their core principles of a scientific mindset, openness, and collaboration. Here you will learn to think critically about what truly works and offers ideal opportunities to connect with like-minded people, delve into themes such as global poverty, animal welfare and risks to humanity, and discover how your talents can make the greatest contribution.
We are NN Group, a leading international financial services company headquartered in the Netherlands. With a history dating back to 1845, we serve over 19 million customers across 10 countries, offering a broad range of products and services in insurance, pensions, banking, and asset management. Our brands, including Nationale-Nederlanden, ABN AMRO Insurance, Movir, AZL, BeFrank, OHRA, and Woonnu, are well-established in the markets where we operate. What makes us unique in the sector is our customer-centric approach, our long- standing heritage, and our commitment to creating sustainable value. We combine deep local expertise with international best practices to deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. In the Netherlands, we are a market leader in life insurance and pensions, and we hold top-three positions in Central and Eastern Europe. Our core values – Care, Clear, and Commit – guide everything we do. We care for our customers, communicate clearly and transparently, and commit to their long-term financial well-being. These values also shape how we work with colleagues, partners, and society at large. Our vision for the future is clear: we aim to help people care for what matters most to them. That’s why we invest in digital innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. We strive to make a positive impact on society by promoting financial well-being, supporting communities, and reducing our environmental footprint.
At the moment, we have several internship positions available. The vacancy for our traineeship will be published online in February 2026. The application process for the traineeship begins with an online assessment, followed by an online interview. The final stage is the Talent Selection Days, during which you will spend a day at our office and participate in various assessments. We place great value on diversity and are looking for individuals who share our values and want to contribute to a meaningful future.
Economic Career Day 2025 is sponsored by AFAS Software.
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