The Department of Banking and Financial Management of the University of Piraeus, in collaboration with the University's Career Office, successfully concluded Career Days 2026 on Wednesday, October 21.
The two-day event, held on October 20 and 21 in the University's Ceremonial Hall, brought students and graduates into direct contact with representatives of 22 companies and organizations from key sectors of the Greek and international economy.
Throughout the event, students and graduates had the opportunity to meet with human resources professionals and recruitment specialists, participate in introductory interviews, gain insights into labour market requirements and career prospects, and establish valuable professional connections. Participants could also submit their CVs for inclusion in a dedicated CV Book, which the organizers shared with the participating companies.
Career Days 2026 brought together PwC Greece, National Bank of Greece, atc audit, Optima Bank, Eurobank, Grant Thornton, EY, KPMG, Deloitte, Piraeus Bank, Baker Tilly, Forvis Mazars, ICAP CRIF, Imerys, Alpha Bank, Sioufas & Associates, Alantra, Dialectica, Telekom, Adecco, Kaizen Gaming and Plaisio. The participation of these prominent companies and organizations demonstrated the business community's strong interest in emerging professionals and created valuable networking opportunities, highlighting the importance of collaboration between academia and industry.
The event welcomed students and graduates of the Department's undergraduate programme and its four postgraduate programmes: M.Sc. in Banking and Finance, M.Sc. in Banking and Finance Law, M.Sc. in Financial Management of Public Organizations and Units, and M.Sc. in Financial Technology (FinTech).
The Department of Banking and Financial Management combines academic education with professional specialization, building on its positive evaluation by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE) and its partnerships with leading professional bodies, including the CFA Institute, ACCA, ICAEW and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Greece (SOEL).
As the Head of the Department, Associate Professor Dimitrios Voliotis, stated:
"Our Department aims to provide a strong foundation for a successful and fulfilling career. Our collaboration with the organizations participating in this event strengthens this mission by connecting the knowledge students acquire with the demands of professional practice. We sincerely thank all participating organizations, as well as our University's Career Office and its outstanding staff for their contribution to organizing this event. We wish all our students every success as they take their next steps in their professional careers."
Career Days 2026 reflects the University of Piraeus' ongoing commitment to strengthening the connection between education and the labour market, expanding career development opportunities for its students and graduates, and building lasting partnerships with the business community.
