Candidate:
Mr. Energy Italian
About Me:
Ex Big4 senior associate in the application of international accounting standards in the context of complex transactions, mainly derivatives and M&A. Recently moved to the biggest Italian energy utility (Top 100 in the Fortune Global 500) as IFRS advisor in the context of complex transactions, mainly energy derivatives, debt issuance, and M&A.
Schools:
Target School: Columbia
Considering: London Business School, Berkeley Haas
See More Profiles For: Columbia
Application Status: Open
Details:
Undergrad School: University of Roma Tre, Rome
Undergrad Major: Economics
GPA: 3.5
GMAT: 700
Age: 28, Ethnicity: White
Other Degree/Certification: MsC in Finance (GPA 3.9)
School Name: University of Tor Vergata, Rome
Extracurriculars: Events entertainer (public, private and charity events), International travel and photography, Homebrewing
Work History:
Title: Big 4 Advisor
Industry: Consulting
Company: Top Firm
Length of Employment: 3 yrs
Title: IFRS Advisor
Industry: Power / Energy
Company: Fortune 500
Length of Employment: 6 mos
Big Life Wins:
Advised the constitution of the biggest group of local banks in Italy (€150 bn, 140 banks), being closely involved in the core values of cooperative credit. Recently moved to the Energy sector, making a big bet on my career. In few months I advised a €1,5 bn hybrid-bond issuance (writing a position paper about that) for renewables investments.
Post MBA Goal:
Coming back to my company as a manager and be an active part of the shift from carbon to renewables, leveraging the managerial skills and the relationships gained during the MBA in a top business school with an international exposure.
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Hi Mr. Italian Energy, this is Kristen from MBA Prep School. I think your recent job change makes you a more attractive MBA candidate. Accounting can be a tough industry to show leadership in, but you’ve advanced to a stage where you have handled more complex transactions and now you are using your finance skills within a more focused industry you are passionate about. it shows your willingness to step outside your comfort zone, a big plus! Another advantage you have is your international background; MBA programs don’t receive a lot of applications from Italian citizens so you would bring diversity to the class. One area to work on improving is your GMAT; bringing your score up by 20 points would really help you. Lastly, …