Being a board member of the Financial Study association Amsterdam is an interesting, educational and fun experience. As a board member you are responsible for the daily management of a study association with more than 3000 members. The following functions are available every year:
- Chairman
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- External relations
- Internal affairs
Below you will find further explanations and details about the different functions in the board. Also, the current board members will share their personal insights and motivations on why they chose to become a FSA board member.
Tim Neijs (Chairman) voorzitter@fsa.nl
Job description
The chairman is responsible for the general policy of the association and represents the association to the outside world, for example within the FAN (Dutch Financial Association, a collaboration of all Dutch financial associations) and the UvA Meeting of Chairman. He maintains the relationships with universities (UvA, VU and DSF) and several other organizations. Within the board, the chairman keeps an eye on the activities of the other board members and checks whether the goals set for this year are reached (in time). For further information about this function please send Tim an email: voorzitter@fsa.nl.
Personal
“At this moment, I am studying Econometrics and Operations Research for three years. Last year, I decided I didn’t just want to learn theory, but want to gain some practical and organizational experience as well. I then chose to be an active member of the FSA, because I was attracted by the professional image and appearance of the association.
Because I was an active investor at the time, it felt natural to participate in the Traders Trophy committee and organize this event. After the success of the TT and the kick that organizing this project gave me, I decided to take the next step and to become a board member.
Next year, I’ll be fulfilling the role of chairman. Besides the responsibilities that come with this function, I will coordinate the FSA Congress, National Investment Competition and I will set up the new FSA Mutual Fund.”
Michael Beemer (Secretary) secretaris@fsa.nl
Job description
The secretary is responsible for the implementation of the internal policy and fulfills the role of vice-president. Official correspondation will be send to the secretary and he/she will take care of the minutes during meetings. The secretary will implement the internal policy at strategic and operational level. For further information about this function please send Michael an email: secretares@fsa.nl.
Personal
''The last couple of years I have constantly been searching for new challenges. Challenges which will not only help me experience new things, but which are also really valuable and instructive. Together with my strong will to travel, it helped me making my decision to study this year in Mexico for one semester. Being there gave me the opportunity to think about my next step. Since I already got in contact with the FSA through organizing the Traders Trophy 2008, a year as board member in this association accorded to me as the best option. This because of the association’s international aspects, professional way of working and the learning experience I will get.''
''Coming year I will fulfill the role of secretary and I will coordinate the Traders Trophy 2009, Access Accountancy en the Research Project 2010.''
Sem Ongering (Treasurer) penningmeester@fsa.nl
Job description
The treasurer provides the financial information for the board, the treasure committee, the members and the board of commissioners. The treasurer is in charge of the budget of every project and he needs to be constantly informed about the revenues and costs of the association. For further information about this position please send Sem an email at penningmeester@fsa.nl
Personal
''After four years of studying at the UvA I almost finished my masters in Business Economics. During my time as a student I lived in Barcelona for two years. Last year I got to know the FSA. The professionalism and atmosphere of the association impressed me and I have partaken in various activities. I find the function the FSA has valuable, because it allows me to get a good image of the job market and to find out more about the practice behind the theory that one learns at the university.''
Bob de Graaf (External Relations) bedrijfscontacten@fsa.nl
Tamo Arends (External Relations) bedrijfscontacten@fsa.nl
Job description
Two board members are responsible for the external relations. One of the main focuses of the commissioners for External Relations are developing and maintaining good and continuous long run relations with various companies. The External Relations commissioners provide partners a clear explanation about the different ways of cooperation between the FSA and the partner. It’s also important to maintain and increase the satisfaction of each relation. For further information about this position please send Bob and Tamo an email at: bedrijfscontacten@fsa.nl.
Personal - Bob de Graaf
"After three years of studying business administration at the VU it was time for a new challenge. During last year I was already an active member of the FSA where I organized the National Investment Competition. This year I will be one of the two external relations commissioners and a proud board member of the FSA. I will be held responsible for the long term relationship management, the complete acquisition and the other aspects of managing external relations. Besides the tasks of my function I also will coordinate the following projects: Consultition, Fort Boyard and the Bachelor Orientation Days. No doubt it will be an instructive and beautiful year filled with development and fun experiences!''
Personal - Tamo Arends
''This year is already my fourth year as a student at the University of Amsterdam. I almost finished my Bachelor of economics, but before I start studying for my master’s I want to develop myself in other aspects. After studying in Hong Kong for a semester I thought it was time to become a board member of the FSA. As my experiences so far are great I never regretted that decision. The FSA and its members are ambitious, clever and professional. It is a big challenge to make our organization even more professional and to guide it successfully through these turbulent economic times.
Together with Bob I will hold the position of External Relations. In addition, I will coordinate Fort Boyard, the Multinational Battle and the London Banking Tour.''
Lianne Middeldorp (Internal Affairs) internebetrekkingen@fsa.nl
Job description
The commissioner for Internal Relations is responsible for the contact with our primary target group: our members. He/she is the contact person of our active members and tries to coach them when needed. Besides that, Internal Relations coordinates the FSA promotion at the two universities in Amsterdam en provides students information about their study and career opportunities. Would you like to receive more information about Internal Relations? Click on internebetrekkingen@fsa.nl and send an email to Lianne.
Personal "After four years of studying I felt there was still one thing missing on my ‘to-do’ list, a board year. Since the FSA is known for their great combination of professionalism, ambition and fun, the choice for the FSA was easily made. This year I will occupy the position of Internal Relations. I will focus on the recruitment and selection of active FSA members and I will organize the social activities within the study association. Besides that, I coordinate the Beroependagen and the Amsterdam Investment Cruise and I write for the magazine FSA & Beyond.''
Aside from these specific tasks the board members will coordinate the projects of the FSA. This will result in a guideline for new active members.
A board member at the FSA is a fulltime task. You will experience every aspect of organizing projects and manage an organization with over 300 membrs. The intensive cooperation in a close (board) team will bring both the organization and yourself to the next level. If you’re interested in this challenge, or if you would like some more information, please send an email to bestuur@fsa.nl.
