Leonardo Urbano, Cfa, Frm, C AI A
About Leonardo Urbano, Cfa, Frm, C AI A
Leonardo Urbano is the Vice President Data Scientist at Jefferies, with extensive experience in finance and data analysis, holding multiple professional certifications including CFA, FRM, and CAIA.
Title
Leonardo Urbano holds the title of Vice President Data Scientist at Jefferies. Urbano has been with Jefferies since 2022 in London, England, United Kingdom. His role involves providing crucial insights and data-driven strategies to support business operations and decision-making processes.
Professional Experience
Leonardo Urbano's professional journey in data science and finance spans various prestigious organizations. Before his current role, he served as a Senior Associate Data Scientist at Jefferies from 2021 to 2022. His previous assignments include working as a Quantitative Analyst at Nasdaq (2019-2020), Senior Technical Data Analyst at Bloomberg LP (2017-2019), and Financial Data Analyst at Imagine Software (2016-2017). Urbano’s earlier career also includes roles such as Operations Analyst at AXA (2013), Financial Analyst at Monster (2012), and Data Analyst at C.D. GEST - S.R.L. (2008).
Education and Expertise
Leonardo Urbano has an extensive educational background with degrees and certifications from reputable institutions. He earned a Master's degree in Economics from Università Bocconi (2010-2012) and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (2006-2010). Urbano also holds a Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Finance from MIP-Politecnico Di Milano (2013-2014). His professional development is further underscored by certifications including CFA, FRM, and CAIA.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Leonardo Urbano is highly proficient in PySpark, utilizing it for data processing and analytics tasks. His expertise extends to AWS tools, which enable him to enhance cloud computing capabilities. Urbano also actively contributes to the coding community via a GitHub repository that showcases his projects and contributions in data science.
Global Data Strategy Leadership
At Jefferies, Leonardo Urbano co-manages the Global Data Strategy Team. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing data strategies that align with organizational goals. This position highlights his leadership and strategic planning skills in data management and utilization.