Dr. Nicola Carcano

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Biography

Nicola Carcano teaches Structured Products at Università della Svizzera italiana. He holds a degree in Economics from LUISS University in Rome, an MBA with a major in Finance from New York University, and a PhD in Financial Markets Theory from the University of St Gallen. Nicola was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for his MBA program. His professional career includes working as a consultant for financial service companies at Accenture, heading the Quantitative Finance Team at UBS Investment Banking in Zurich, and leading the Mercer Investment Consulting team in Italy, where he focused on portfolio management for ultra high net worth clients at Bank Vontobel in Zurich. Currently, he is the Head of Asset Management at Phosphor Asset Management SA. His research primarily focuses on fixed income finance, particularly in areas such as yield curve risk management models and fixed-income finance.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Università della Svizzera italiana • Lugano

Teaches Structured Products.

Head of Asset Management

— Present

Phosphor Asset Management SA •

Consultant

— Present

Accenture •

Worked with financial service companies.

Head of Quantitative Finance Team

— Present

UBS Investment Banking • Zurich

Leader

— Present

Mercer Investment Consulting • Italy

Focused on portfolio management for ultra high net worth clients at Bank Vontobel.

Requirements for Università della Svizzera italiana

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
GMAT
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Economics or related disciplines At least 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Official transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of motivation
  • English language certificate
  • GMAT/GRE (Mandatory for non-EU/non-EFTA)
  • Copy of passport/ID
Specialization Notes

Department of Finance - Master in Finance (MFIN).