McGill University’s first European finance master to launch in Luxembourg

Building bridges between academia and industry

The new programme, which will be hosted at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce’s Training Centre, will be supported by a dedicated McGill office on site. Designed in close alignment with the needs of the local and international finance sector, the curriculum will combine academic rigour with hands-on training, including exposure to investment management, risk analysis and fundraising.

“With the support of our valued partners, we are bringing our top-ranked Master of Management in Finance to a global financial centre known for its innovation and influence. This marks a new chapter in our joint mission to develop impactful leaders in finance,”
— Dr. Yolande Chan, Dean, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University

This project enjoys the active support of the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance, which sees it as part of a long-term strategy to boost financial innovation through academic excellence.

A shared commitment to talent and innovation

The initiative is fully supported by ABBL and ALFI, who recognise the importance of high-value educational pathways that meet the expectations of both today’s and tomorrow’s finance professionals.

“One of the ABBL’s priorities is to enhance the attractiveness of the financial sector by helping to offer high value-added educational courses that meet the aspirations of both Luxembourg residents and talented individuals from abroad, as well as the continuing training needs of our members.”
— Jerry Grbic, CEO, ABBL

“McGill’s unique blend of world-class academic insight and practical experience aligns perfectly with the needs of ALFI’s members and supports Luxembourg’s ambition to move further up the value chain.”
— Serge Weyland, CEO, ALFI

Through student-run, university-sponsored investment funds, participants will gain hands-on experience in portfolio management, risk management, marketing and fundraising — developing precisely the skillsets in demand across the financial industry.

Investing in people to shape the future of finance

This strategic partnership contributes directly to ABBL’s mission to promote regulated, innovative and responsible banking. It ensures that Luxembourg remains attractive not only as a place to do business, but also as a place to grow talent.

It reinforces the ecosystem’s ability to train the next generation of professionals locally, in line with industry needs, while strengthening links between employers, universities and policymakers.

The programme will officially launch in Luxembourg in 2026. More details will be shared in due course.