Fintech: Powering the Financial Revolution
Discover the future of finance
In this program, participants will explore how the financial sector is being improved by the technological revolution, from its impact on payment schemes to the use of big data and machine learning to enhance capital markets.
Why this program?
DEVELOP TECH SKILLS FOR FINANCEUse your STEM skills to translate new technologies into value in the banking and financial world.
BROAD TECHNOLOGY COVERAGEThe program offers a holistic view of the technology landscape financial institutions are facing.
FINANCE IS CHANGINGExplore key developments in banking and finance: from new banking models to digital payment services.
DISCOVER NEW CAREER OPTIONSThe business world today requires a combination of valuable technical skills and solid business knowledge.
Professor Spotlight
General Partner and CFO at K-Fund
Ignacio Larrú is General Partner and CFO in KFund, where he oversees investments in the machine learning and big data domain. Previously, Ignacio worked as VP of Investment Banking at Crédit Agricole and has been the founder (and software developer) of several startups ranging from online retail to complex software in the civil sector. He started his career as an IT consultant with PriceWaterhouseCoopers developing software applications for leading financial institutions. Ignacio holds a BSc in Telecommunications Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and an MBA from IESE Business School.
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