Emilia Pietrynek
- Programme: Masters in Financial Analysis
- Nationality: Polish
- Scholarship: London Business School Merit Scholarship
Education: Bachelors, University of Galway, Ireland; graduated in 2025
Subject: Finance
Sector(s) of interest: Investment Banking, M&A
My greatest challenge when I applied to business school: Balancing business school applications with full-time studies and an internship at KPMG.
About me: I grew up between the south of Poland and the west of Ireland, where I also studied Commerce (Finance) at the University of Galway. I graduated in May 2025 and was fortunate to receive the Women’s Merit Scholarship to join the Masters in Financial Analysis programme at LBS.
During my undergraduate degree, I gained experience through five internships across EY Parthenon, KPMG and EY in Luxembourg and Ireland, which reinforced my interest in finance and M&A advisory.
What excites me most about LBS is the chance to learn from people with such diverse backgrounds and to be part of a collaborative, global community. I’m always happy to share my experience with prospective students – whether about adjusting to life in London, navigating the MFA application process, or simply making the most of your time here!
Three topics I can be approached about: Applying to investment banking; balancing academics with personal life; developing leadership skills.