Cambridge MFin: finance careers in motion
Join us online and discover how our alumni are navigating the world of finance
Join us for an interactive online panel of our Master of Finance (MFin) alumni as they share how their careers have evolved, how they leveraged the Cambridge MFin and what they see ahead for the world of finance.
During this session, you will hear from our alumni, exploring topics such as:
- their professional roles before the MFin and the transitions they have made since graduating
- how their time at Cambridge shaped their thinking, skills and networks
- the aspects of the MFin they most valued, from the curriculum and projects to the wider Cambridge experience
- how they used the MFin to position themselves for new roles, sectors or geographies in finance
The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A, giving you the opportunity to put your own questions to the panel and gain first-hand insight into:
- career decision-making and pivoting within finance
- balancing technical expertise with leadership and soft skills
- making the most of the MFin community and alumni network
Panellists
Pablo López
Senior Associate – Corporate Transformation, Alvarez & Marsal
MFin 2021
Pablo is a Senior Associate at A&M Corporate Transformation EMEA with over 8 years’ experience in corporate transformation, performance improvement, financial restructuring, turnaround, insolvency, and distressed asset and treasury management. He partners with global clients to address operational and financial challenges, delivering effective turnaround and performance improvement solutions. Pablo is also a published poet with 2 books released in Latin America.
Sebastián Padilla
Chief Financial Officer, Gransolar, Solarteam and Itulpark
MFin 2022
Sebastián Padilla is a finance professional specialising in project finance, renewable energy and infrastructure investment.
He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Gransolar, Solarteam and Itulpark, where he leads debt and equity financing for energy and infrastructure projects and structures power purchase agreements (PPAs) for solar plants and microgrids.
He previously worked at IDB Invest in Washington DC, British International Investment in London, and CAF – Development Bank of Latin America in Quito, focusing on project finance and structured transactions across Latin America and Africa.
Sebastián holds a Master of Finance from the University of Cambridge (Cambridge Judge Business School) and a bachelors degree in Economics from PUCE, Ecuador.
Natalie Kovalchuk
Manager, Business Operations & Strategy, Fingerprint
MFin 2022
Natalie is a Business Operations & Strategy Manager at Fingerprint, a Series C tech company. Before joining Fingerprint, Natalie worked across multiple areas of finance, including venture capital (Growth Equity at Inovia Capital and Early-Stage VC at Diagram Ventures), investment banking (HSBC UK), sales & trading (HSBC Canada), and fintech product management (TreasurySpring). Having navigated roles across sell-side, buy-side, and tech, Natalie brings a candid perspective on what these career paths actually look like from the inside – and how to move between them intentionally.
Why register?
- Gain first-hand insight into how our Cambridge MFin alumni have shaped their careers in different areas of finance.
- Learn how the MFin can be used strategically to pivot roles, sectors, or locations within the finance industry.
- Ask your own questions in an open Q&A and receive honest, practical advice on career decisions.
- Understand how the Cambridge network, curriculum and wider college experience can support your long-term professional development.
Register