About
Name: Eugenio López
Nationality: Spanish
Programme: MFin 2015
Education: BA in Law, University of Murcia, Spain
What was your pre-MFin background?
My professional background is in law. Before joining the MFin I was working in politics, in the office of the Minister for Education, Culture and Sports in Spain. My role was to advise on parliamentary issues and laws relating to these areas. Prior to this I worked as a lawyer, with a focus on project finance and international trade.
Why was the Cambridge MFin an attractive programme for you?
Studying finance at the University of Cambridge can provide a wide range of benefits for students looking to pursue a career in finance. I was looking for a world-class education from a prestigious University and access to a wide range of career opportunities in the finance industry.
The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, and the Cambridge MFin is highly regarded for its rigorous academic standards and high-quality teaching. The Cambridge Judge Business School and wider University is home to some of the world’s leading experts in finance and economics and has strong connections with the finance industry, with many alumni holding senior positions in top finance firms. Students can take advantage of these connections through networking events, career fairs, and internship opportunities.
Please tell us about the standout elements of the Cambridge experience
The Master of Finance is known for its strong connections to the finance industry. The programme has close links with leading financial institutions, including investment banks, asset management firms, and consulting firms. This allowed me to gain exposure to real-world finance problems and to network with industry professionals. The guest speakers at the weekly City Speaker Series – a weekly talk given by an industry expert where a small group of students attend a formal College dinner with the speaker afterwards – was superbly enriching.
How would you describe the cohort of people in your class, and what value did they bring to your MFin?
A highlight of the MFin programme is its global perspective. The programme attracts a diverse cohort of students from around the world, providing students with the opportunity to learn from their peers and to develop a global perspective on finance. This creates a multicultural learning environment. This can help students develop a global perspective and prepare them for a career in finance in an increasingly interconnected world.
How did the MFin impact your career progression?
The MFin was key to me switching my career from politics to the wealth management industry. It was also key in helping me secure my internship in a Family Office in New York City during the summer period. After completing the internship, I moved to Shanghai to work in the wealth management industry for a FTSE100 company.
I was there almost 3 years working with High Net Worth clients until I moved back to Madrid in 2019 to continue working with High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth clients (specifically sportsmen, artists and family businesses). Currently I am working for Andbank, an Andorran bank, in Madrid.
Would you recommend the Cambridge MFin and why?
Yes, of course. Cambridge is unique and you will meet so many diverse and interesting people in a short period of time. Even today, eight years later, I continue engaging with the Business School and the ‘MFin family’. While I was working in China, I was part of the Cambridge Judge Shanghai alumni group, and now in Spain, I chair the Cambridge Judge Spain alumni group – so I continue to enlarge my network thanks to Cambridge.
The most useful lesson: work hard and network!