[UEH Sharing & Giving - Career Fair 2026] Workshop Series Equips Students with Professional Skills

18 Apr, 2026

With the aim of equipping essential skills to help students confidently enter the labor market and develop themselves in the new context, a workshop series within the framework of UEH Sharing & Giving – Career Fair 2026 was organized with diverse topics aligned with the practical needs of businesses. These activities took place alongside other content such as mock interviews and the business booth area, contributing to a comprehensive experience for participants.

Exploring opportunities in Quantitative Finance with WorldQuant

Taking place on the afternoon of April 15, 2026, at Hall B1.302, the workshop attracted a large number of UEH students, particularly those interested in the fields of finance, data, and technology. The program provided an overview of Quantitative Finance, a rapidly growing field that plays an important role in data analysis, risk management, and investment decision optimization.

Attending the program, from UEH, was M.A. Phan Lam Thao - Deputy Head of the Department of Student Affairs, Standing Member of the Event Organizing Committee. From the corporate side, the workshop was accompanied by Mr. Le Dang Thien Phuc - Senior Researcher at WorldQuant BRAIN, who was also the main speaker of the program.

The Speaker Group from WorldQuant BRAIN delivered practical insights and in-depth perspectives on the field of Quantitative Finance

At the workshop, students were introduced to an overview of the Quantitative Finance industry, from the role of data in financial markets to how mathematical models and algorithms are applied in practice. Professional concepts were explained in an accessible manner, helping learners gradually gain a clearer understanding of this still relatively new field.

The speaker conveyed the content with high focus, capturing the attention and engagement of students

Continuing the program, the speaker shared about career development paths in the industry, emphasizing the importance of a foundation in mathematics, logical thinking, programming skills, and data analysis capabilities. Students were also introduced to opportunities to participate in the WorldQuant BRAIN platform to test their skills with practical problems, enhance their research capabilities, and connect with the international community.

A former Top 1 winner of the IQC competition from UEH shared their journey and practical experiences

The Q&A session was lively, with many questions revolving around career orientation, recruitment requirements, and how to get started in the Quant field. The practical sharing from the speaker helped students gain clearer perspectives and more specific direction for their development journey.

Workshop "Every Leader Speaks Finance: Why Finance Thinking Matters for Every Career Path"

Continuing the activity series, the workshop "Every Leader Speaks Finance: Why Finance Thinking Matters for Every Career Path" took place on April 17, 2026, at Hall B1.302, with the accompaniment of Unilever Vietnam International Co., Ltd.

Opening the program, the speakers, including Ms. Tran Thi Phuong Anh (PC GA & Vietnam Supply Chain Finance Lead), Mr. Le Dinh Trung (Internal Audit & Risk Management Finance Manager), and Ms. Tran Thi Bich Ngoc (Finance Business Partner Manager), together broke down the stereotype that finance is only for those who work with numbers.

The speakers' sharing conveyed many meaningful messages

Through real-life examples of leaders who came from backgrounds in Human Resources or Marketing yet still achieved great success as CEOs, the speakers affirmed that Finance Thinking is the "common language" of all leaders. The ability to understand and make decisions based on a financial perspective helps young people create sustainable value and enhance their competitive advantage, regardless of the field they are pursuing.

The speakers connected and delivered their messages to the audience in an impressive manner

One of the key highlights of the workshop was the clear distinction between having and not having a financial mindset within a business. Without financial thinking, discussions can easily become subjective, lack measurable criteria, and often lead to negative "surprises" regarding costs at the final stage. When equipped with financial thinking, growth and profit objectives become transparent, trade-offs are clearly visible, helping leaders make decisions earlier and with greater confidence.

The speakers brought fresh and highly valuable perspectives

In the era of AI and constant change, the speakers summarized five essential groups of financial skills that students need to equip themselves with:

Business Acumen - understanding clearly how a business generates cash flow
Data Analytics - finding the true "insights" behind the numbers
Analytical Thinking - transforming complexity into clarity
Interpersonal Skills - explaining complex financial issues simply to persuade others
Agility - being ready to learn and adapt to new business models

Particularly, addressing the question of whether AI can handle data instead of humans, the experts emphasized: AI processes data quickly, but humans are the ones who ask the right questions and make decisions based on strategic context.

The speaker spread inspiration through meaningful stories

Practical questions from UEH students brought valuable discussion points

The exchange session at the end of the program was lively, with many practical questions from students, ranging from how to develop financial habits early on to how to combine intuition and data in decision-making. Through this, the workshop not only provided knowledge but also motivated students to confidently build a sustainable career path for the future.