Welcome to BRIKS

We are a network

BRIKS was founded in 2011 by four entrepreneurial engineering students and has as mission to bring ambitious students and professionals together in order to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and contacts.

The club consists of two branches: BRIKS Leuven, a local branch based in Leuven run by students, and BRIKS Professionals, an international branch run by alumni. Today, BRIKS has grown to over 100 active members across both branches, all working towards their professional and personal goals with the support of a strong community.

of professionals

Our alumni are a diverse group of professionals who are mainly active in industries such as investment banking, private equity, and consulting.

They provides a platform to give back and contribute to the growth and development of BRIKS. Our professionals offer the Leuven branch expertise and insights through various alumni calls and networking events, and help shape the future direction of our club.

We are proud to have a strong and active alumni community, and we welcome all former members to join us in continuing our legacy of excellence in finance and investment.

and ambitious students

At BRIKS, we bring together ambitious students to develop their investment skills in a supportive and collaborative community. We provide you with hands-on experience in active portfolio management and equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed in the world of finance.

We offer a welcoming environment where all members can learn from each other, share their ideas, and actively participate in investment decision-making.

What we do

Investing

Career development

Events

Social

Testimonials

“Although I was studying law at the time I joined BRIKS, I already knew I wanted to focus my career on finance. BRIKS helped me to change track and last year I got into HEC Paris, where I am currently studying a master in finance. This master is ranked no. 1 by the financial times. The BRIKS members encouraged me to build up financial skills from scratch, prepare better and finally deliver more. On the day of the interview last year, I even received a crucial update from two BRIKS alumni, studying at HEC, about the calling off of the Pfizer/Allergan merger I would talk about, which led to securing the admission."

Adriaan Storme
“As I am a finance student, the most important for me is that in BRIKS, you’re constantly surrounded with people that inspire you to step up your game. For me, this is the best motivation you can get. I became more ambitious and therefore now work harder to achieve my goals. BRIKS is and will be also a big part in achieving those goals. The experience and knowledge of the alumni team will help you to get you in the right spot with the right preparation to cease the opportunity."

Lorin Roobrouck
"BRIKS had a tremendous impact on me as a person. I met super bright and resourceful people with whom I spent unforgettable moments and had exciting discussions. The club also provided me a tangible edge during my job search as members really took the time to review my application material and offered me precious tips and tricks to go serenely through recruitment processes. For all those reasons, I strongly encourage financially savvy students to get involved and shape their own BRIKS."

Romain Boulanger
"Joining BRIKS was one of the best decisions I made during my time as a student. Not only did it foster my interest in investing and corporate finance by constantly being challenged by other driven and interested students, it also created friendships which I can rely on up to this day. Both my peers and the alumni network helped me extensively in pursuing a career in finance, all while having a lot of fun at the same time."

Dieter De Ridder
"Even after your university studies, you can rely on the strengths and values of BRIKS. Our large Alumni network characterized by a close friendship and a high diversity of industry experiences helped me to prepare for my next career move. Although many of our Alumni members are working abroad, each of them was willing to use some of its free time to assist me in attaining my goal. Their industry insights are extremely valuable and definitely helped me to make the right career decisions."

Mathieu Devos

Our main partner

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