Benedetto Fiorillo
About Benedetto Fiorillo
Benedetto Fiorillo serves as the Head of Origination & Capital Markets for Europe at Bayview Asset Management, LLC, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, particularly in distressed and special situations within the European credit market.
Work at Bayview Asset Management
Benedetto Fiorillo currently serves as the Head of Origination & Capital Markets for Europe at Bayview Asset Management, LLC. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives in the European market. Prior to this role, he was a Senior Advisor at Bayview from 2021 to 2023, where he provided insights and guidance on various capital market activities.
Education and Expertise
Benedetto Fiorillo holds an LL.M. in Finance and Securities Law from the University of Chicago, which he completed from 2004 to 2005. He also earned a Laurea in Giurisprudenza (J.D.) from Universitá degli Studi di Messina, studying from 1996 to 2001. His expertise encompasses Distressed and Special Situations within the European credit market, with a strong focus on structuring and investing in Credit Risk Transfer (CRT) and Non Performing Loans (NPL).
Background
Benedetto Fiorillo has a diverse professional background in finance and law. He began his career as an Associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer from 2005 to 2007. He then transitioned to NatWest Markets, where he held various roles, including Director of Emerging Markets Origination & Export Finance and VP/Director of FIG Securitization & Transaction Execution, from 2007 to 2015. He later served as Managing Director at NatWest Group, focusing on Capital Risk Solutions and Head of Portfolio Risk Mitigation.
Previous Roles at NatWest Group
At NatWest Group, Benedetto Fiorillo held significant positions, including Managing Director of Capital Risk Solutions for a brief period in 2021 and Managing Director of Head of Portfolio Risk Mitigation from 2015 to 2020. His roles involved overseeing capital risk strategies and portfolio management, contributing to the bank's risk mitigation efforts.
Specialization in Asset-Backed Securities
Benedetto Fiorillo specializes in Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) and Leverage Finance. His extensive experience in these areas has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex financial structures and market dynamics, particularly within the context of distressed assets and special situations.