Paolo Fioretti

Paolo Fioretti is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Deputy Head of Financial Sectors & Market Analysis at the European Stability Mechanism since August 2012. In this role, Paolo acts as the Country Team Coordinator for Greece, Cyprus, and Ireland. Notably, Paolo has led the development and implementation of the repayment capacity methodology for the Single Resolution Board's Common Backstop. Prior to this, Paolo held various senior positions at the European Investment Bank and Fitch Ratings, including Acting Head of Banking and Director for the EMEA Financial Institutions team, where coverage included Italian, Greek, Cypriot, Qatari, and Saudi Arabian banks. Early career experience includes a role as a Credit Analyst at UniCredit. Paolo holds a Master's degree in Banking and Finance from Università Bocconi and completed studies at CUOA Business School.