Bernardo Matos
About Bernardo Matos
Bernardo Matos is a finance professional currently serving as Director of Leveraged and Acquisition Finance at HSBC in New York. He has extensive experience in corporate debt financing and investment banking, having held various positions at notable institutions including Banco BBM and UBS Investment Bank.
Current Role at HSBC
Bernardo Matos serves as the Director of Leveraged and Acquisition Finance at HSBC, a position he has held since 2019. He operates from New York, United States, where he focuses on structuring and executing leveraged finance transactions. His role involves working closely with clients to understand their financing needs and providing tailored financial solutions.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Matos held several positions in the finance sector. He worked at HSBC as Vice President in Leveraged and Acquisition Finance from 2016 to 2019. Before that, he was an Associate at UBS Investment Bank in the Global Industrial Group from 2012 to 2013 and an Associate Director for five months in 2013. His experience also includes roles at Banco BBM, where he served as a Relationship Manager and Relationship Officer in Corporate Debt Financing.
Educational Background
Bernardo Matos completed his Bachelor's degree in Economics at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business between 2010 and 2012. His foundational education includes attending Colégio de São Bento from 1993 to 1999.
Internship Experience
Matos gained valuable early experience through various internships. He interned at Banco BBM from 2003 to 2004 and at GlaxoSmithKline in the Finance Department from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, he served as a Summer Associate at UBS Investment Bank in the Global Industrials Group in 2011. These roles provided him with insights into corporate finance and investment banking.