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Intense, real-world, memorable - gamified simulation training

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About us

Ex-City Bankers teamed up with learning & tech professionals to create unbeatably realistic, sector-rich simulations.

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What is Finsimco?

  • created in the heart of Finance
  • Gamification of the learning process
  • Simulations that are fun, intense and totally real

Origins

It all began at Morgan Stanley, where the idea emerged to create a tool that immerses participants in key financial transactions, helping them truly understand Finance and the motivations of the involved parties.

Bankers from across the firm contributed to making the experience as realistic as possible. After several iterations, the result was a tool that exceeded expectations and received excellent user feedback. Now operating independently with VC backing, the focus is on radically improving finance education through gamified simulation training.

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Our team

Gerhard Wörtche, ex-Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, S&P and HPS Partners

Gerhard Wörtche has various front-office analytical experience including sell-side and buy-side roles at Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, S&P and HPS Investment Partners. He holds a PhD in Quantitative Finance.

Gerhard Kling is a Finance professor at Aberdeen University.

Gerhard Kling is a Finance professor at Aberdeen University. He was a Practice Specialist at McKinsey’s Corporate Finance team in Germany.

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Bharat Venugopal is a senior investment banker at Morgan Stanley with experience in M&A and TMT coverage across New York and San Francisco. He studied business at the Kellogg School of Management.

Georgi Naydenov has various experiences in Corporate Finance, Structured Finance, Credit Risk and Leveraged Finance at Morgan Stanley, SMBC, and Citi.

Georgi Naydenov has various experiences in Corporate Finance, Structured Finance, Credit Risk and Leveraged Finance at Morgan Stanley, SMBC, and Citi. He holds an BSc in Economics.

Andrey Simonov worked at various investment banking business units at top tier firms, including UBS, Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank.

Andrey Simonov worked at various investment banking business units at top tier firms, including UBS, Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank. He studied Mathematics at Saratov University.

Aatmay Upponi worked in the Finance department of Precomp Tools.

Aatmay Upponi worked in the Finance department of Precomp Tools. He studied Engineering and holds a MSc in Corporate Finance from Bayes.

Fatemeh Hosseini is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Tilburg University teaching Corporate Finance related courses.

Fatemeh Hosseini is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Tilburg University teaching Corporate Finance related courses. She is also a lecturer at TIAS Business School.

Olaf Rottke has +15 years’ experience in Advisory, PE, VC, family offices and entrepreneurship.

Olaf Rottke has +15 years’ experience in Advisory, PE, VC, family offices and entrepreneurship. He covered M&A transactions from various angles. He holds a PhD in Corporate Finance.

Simon Chiu is a programmer and data technologist with extensive experience in the education and gamification space.

Simon Chiu is a programmer and data technologist with extensive experience in the education and gamification space. He studied Physics in Cambridge and holds a MSc in Machine Learning.

Eimear Walsh is an experienced Python developer and held roles as a senior Technology consultant at Nakama Global.

Eimear Walsh is an experienced Python developer and held roles as a senior Technology consultant at Nakama Global. She holds an MSc in Computer Science.

Philipp Malkov is a full stack developer having experience with languages such as Javascript, PHP, Python, C, C++, C#, SQL.

Philipp Malkov is a full stack developer having experience with languages such as Javascript, PHP, Python, C, C++, C#, SQL.

Steve Kelly is an experienced tech entrepreneur and executive.

Steve Kelly is an experienced tech entrepreneur and executive. He has founded and built various companies, managed the commercialisation of technologies in Europe, Asia and the US.

Tim Cartwright studied Physics and is a full stack developer having +15 years of experience with languages such as Javascript, PHP, Python, C, C++.

Tim Cartwright studied Physics and is a full stack developer having +15 years of experience with languages such as Javascript, PHP, Python, C, C++.

Aryna Benzyonovych has spent two years as an accounting consultant at Ernst & Young (EY)

Aryna Benzyonovych has spent two years as an accounting consultant at Ernst & Young (EY) and earned her BSc in Business Administration.

Jovi Rahmonov has worked in corporate lending department of VTB Bank.

Jovi Rahmonov has worked in corporate lending department of VTB Bank. He has a BSc in Financial Management.

Gerardo Bolanos has worked in broadcasting and has completed several finance qualifications.

Gerardo Bolanos has worked in broadcasting and has completed several finance qualifications. He holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering.

HANDS-ON PRODUCT CREATION

The goal is to gamify core finance experiences as much as possible. Then, these experiences are transformed into authentic, real-world financial simulations with a serious, professional focus.

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RIGOROUS DEVELOPMENT CYCLES

Creating a seamlessly running simulation requires hundreds of hours dedicated to game design, content development, coding, testing, and refining. To date, more than 10 simulations have been launched, each tailored to distinct Financial Services areas with unique modules.

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HEAVY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

The aim is to provide the best possible immersive experience. Significant investment is made in product development to ensure simulations are equipped with the latest advancements, making them robust, responsive, and truly reflective of real-world financial complexities.

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CONTINUOUS UPDATES AND INNOVATION

Simulations are updated every quarter, integrating the latest market dynamics, regulations, and feedback from the user community. Full transparency with the technology is maintained to empower and educate institutions in adopting this approach.

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REAL-WORLD IS NECESSARY

Participants are immersed in 'on-the-job' pressurised transactions and deal flows. These simulations help learners grasp the big picture of Financial Services and experience what it is like to work in the field.

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INTENSE, MODERN

The simulation experience is intense as participants are exposed to pressurized Financial Services transactions and deal flows.

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PREDICTIVE POWER OF CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

The combination of team-based and candidate-only challenges provide powerful insights into whether candidates will perform well ‘on the job’. This allows employers to take job applicants on a test drive before hiring them.

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