About Stefano

Finance is more than numbers and markets; it shapes how businesses grow, how individuals build security, and how people make some of the most important decisions of their lives. My own path into finance was driven by a deep curiosity about decision making under uncertainty, and by a desire to understand how structure, strategy, and judgment come together in high stakes environments. My background combines rigorous academic training, spanning a demanding bachelor’s degree, two master’s programs, one highly practical and one deeply theoretical, along with professional designations such as the CFA and CFP, with hands on experience across leading financial institutions including PI Financial Corp, Morningstar, HSBC, and Julius Baer. Working across investment banking, asset management, and wealth management gave me a comprehensive view of how finance actually operates, and how different roles, incentives, and personalities interact within the same system. I also bring a strong international and cultural perspective to my work. I have lived and worked across Spain, Australia, Canada, China, Brazil, and Italy, which has shaped how I understand careers, communication, and decision making across different professional and cultural contexts. This perspective allows me to support clients navigating global careers, cross border transitions, and complex international environments with greater clarity and realism. Today, as Head of Finance Careers at IESE, I work closely with MiM and MBA students who are ambitious, capable, and often overwhelmed by the complexity of the finance industry. I help them understand how different areas truly differ, where they fit best, and how to prepare strategically for competitive recruiting processes. What matters most to me is not just helping people land roles, but helping them build confidence, make aligned career choices, and develop a long term mindset that will serve them well throughout their careers. I see finance as a lifelong journey, one that rewards clarity, discipline, and self awareness. My mission is to help others navigate that journey with structure, realism, and purpose.