Natalia Fontecha, CAIA

Natalia Fontecha, CAIA has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Natalia currently holds the position of Head of Capital Raising and IR at Pophouse Entertainment since May 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Onex as the Managing Director, Client and Product Solutions from April 2021 to April 2023. From June 2018 to June 2021, Natalia served as the London Chapter Co-Head at CAIA Association. Natalia also held the role of Managing Director at StepStone Group from January 2017 to March 2021. Before that, they worked as the Global Distribution, Senior Vice President at OMAM (Old Mutual Asset Management) from January 2012 to December 2016. Natalia's expertise in institutional business development includes their role as the Institutional Business Development Director at BBVA Asset Management from 2006 to 2011. Earlier in their career, they held positions at Societe Generale and BNP Paribas in equity derivatives sales. Natalia began their career as a System Engineer at Sycamore Networks and later worked as a Project Manager at Tiscali Broadband Network Business.

Natalia Fontecha, CAIA has a diverse education history. In 1994, they began their academic journey at the Centro Politécnico Superior de Zaragoza, where they pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Telecommunications Engineering. This program lasted until 1999, indicating a five-year course of study.

In 1998, Natalia continued their education at the Télécom SudParis, specializing in Engineering and Managing of Telecommunication Networks. Natalia completed their Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in 1999, demonstrating a one-year program.

Moving forward to 2002, Natalia enrolled at HEC Paris to pursue a Master of Science (MSc) in International Finance. This program lasted from 2002 to 2003, representing a one-year period of study.

In 2007, they attended IE Business School and Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles (IEB), where they pursued a Master's degree in Alternative Investments. This program also lasted for one year, indicating completion in 2008.

During the same period from 2007 to 2008, Natalia attended the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) to obtain their Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst certification. This program focused on Alternative Investment and confirms their commitment to expanding their expertise in this field.

Based on the provided information, Natalia Fontecha's education history reflects a progression through various academic programs, including a Master's degree in Alternative Investments, a Master of Science (MSc) in International Finance, and a Master of Science (MSc) in Telecommunications Engineering.