Luca Cefalù
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Break into Investment Banking with a Bank of America Associate
Studied at Bocconi University
Works at Merrill Lynch
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Luca’s Investment Banking Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in Investment Banking at Bank of America, I've been directly involved in high-profile M&A transactions across the healthcare space and I'm now transitioning into a Private Equity seat. I hold a double MSc in Finance from Bocconi University and Nova SBE and a BSc in Economics and Finance. Having coached few junior individuals into successful investment banking careers, I'm eager to help you navigating the competitive landscape. Let's connect and strategize your path to success in Investment Banking!
Luca can help with:
AI Automation
AI Deck Building
AI Financial Modeling
AI Fundamentals
Behavioral Interview Prep
Cover Letters
Due Diligence
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
Freelancing
General Exploration
Investment Banking Strategy
LinkedIn Review
Mergers & Acquisitions
Networking Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Technical Interview Prep
Valuation
Work Experience
Investment Banking Associate
Merrill Lynch
July 2025 - Present
- Sale of Lonza's Capsule and Health Ingredients division to Lone Star Funds at a $3bn valuation (2026) - Best efforts re-financing of SHL Medical's debt facilities (2026) - Intas Pharma / Accord Healthcare acquisition of Prothya Biosolutions (2025) - Lonza $1.2bn acquisition of a large-scale biologics site from Roche (2024) - Financing for CD&R €16bn acquisition of a 50% stake in Sanofi’s Consumer Healthcare division (2024)
Member
NOVA
March 2025 - Present
Investment Banking Analyst
Merrill Lynch
July 2023 - June 2025
Healthcare
Summer Investment Banking Analyst
Merrill Lynch
June 2022 - August 2022
Healthcare, TMT, Consumer & Retail
Audit & Assurance Intern
PwC
March 2021 - May 2021
Luca was also given offers to work at
PJT Partners
CPP Investments
Education
Nova School of Business and Economics
MSc in Finance
2022 - 2023
Double Degree (Host University)
Bocconi University
MSc in Finance
2021 - 2023
Double Degree (Home University)
Bocconi University
BSc, Economics and Finance
2018 - 2021
Luca was also personally admitted to
Free International University of Social Studies
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Overall Rating
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