Gonzalo Fontela
About Gonzalo Fontela
Gonzalo Fontela is the Senior Vice President of Technology Investment Banking at Jefferies in New York, New York. He has extensive experience in technology investment banking and credit analysis, having previously worked at Wells Fargo Securities and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Jefferies Senior Vice President – Technology Investment Banking
Gonzalo Fontela currently serves as Senior Vice President of Technology Investment Banking at Jefferies, a position he has held since 2018. Based in New York, New York, Fontela plays a crucial role in managing technology-related investments and financial advisory services. His work at Jefferies involves leveraging his extensive background in finance and technology sectors to provide clients with strategic investment banking solutions.
Wells Fargo Securities Experience
Prior to his current role at Jefferies, Gonzalo Fontela worked at Wells Fargo Securities in New York. From 2015 to 2018, he held a position in Technology Investment Banking where he focused on financial advisory and investment services within the technology sector. Before this role, he was a Senior Credit Analyst & Subscription Finance Associate at Wells Fargo from 2012 to 2015. His responsibilities included credit analysis and managing subscription financing projects.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Credit Analyst
From 2010 to 2012, Gonzalo Fontela worked as a Credit Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. In this role, he was responsible for assessing the creditworthiness of corporate clients and managing credit risk. His experience at Bank of America Merrill Lynch helped build his foundational skills in credit analysis and financial assessment, which have been instrumental in his subsequent roles in investment banking.
AT&T Mobility Wireless RF Engineer II
Gonzalo Fontela began his career in the technology sector as a Wireless RF Engineer II at AT&T Mobility. From 2006 to 2008, he worked on wireless network engineering projects, focusing on the optimization and maintenance of RF systems. This role provided him with a technical background that complements his later shift to finance and investment banking.
Education and Expertise
Gonzalo Fontela holds an MBA in Finance from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. His formal education in finance has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his various roles in investment banking and credit analysis. Combining his technical background with advanced finance education has enabled Fontela to navigate complex financial landscapes effectively.