Michael Finocchiaro, Cfa
About Michael Finocchiaro, Cfa
Michael Finocchiaro is a Director and Credit Analyst at FS Investments, where he specializes in analyzing broadly syndicated term loans across various sectors. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Business Analytics from Villanova University and has previous experience at PGIM Fixed Income and KPMG US.
Current Role at FS Investments
Michael Finocchiaro serves as the Director and Credit Analyst at FS Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is part of the Liquid Credit & Special Situations Team. His responsibilities include analyzing broadly syndicated term loans across various sectors, including chemicals, packaging, gaming, consumer, retail, and telecom. His expertise in credit analysis contributes to the firm's investment strategies.
Previous Experience at FS Investments
Prior to his current role, Michael worked at FS Investments as an Associate from 2021 to 2023. During this time, he gained valuable experience in credit analysis and investment strategies, further developing his skills in the financial sector.
Experience at PGIM Fixed Income
Michael Finocchiaro worked at PGIM Fixed Income from 2018 to 2021 as a Credit Research Analyst. His role involved conducting in-depth credit analysis, which provided him with a solid foundation in evaluating investment risks and opportunities. He also served as a Credit Research Summer Analyst at PGIM in 2017.
Educational Background
Michael earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Business Analytics from Villanova University, where he also completed minors in Accounting and Mathematics. His studies spanned from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, he attended Bergen Catholic High School, graduating in 2014.
Internship Experience
Michael has gained diverse internship experience throughout his academic career. He interned at KPMG US as an F&A Audit Intern in 2016 for two months and worked as an Applied Finance Lab Intern at Villanova University from 2015 to 2018. These internships provided him with practical skills in finance and auditing.