Ignacio Alvarez Canivell
About Ignacio Alvarez Canivell
Ignacio Alvarez Canivell is a Portfolio Acquisitions Manager with extensive experience in managing distressed assets and complex financial transactions. He has held key positions at various financial institutions, including Barclays and Alantra, and has been with PRA Group since 2017.
Work at PRA Group
Ignacio Alvarez Canivell has been serving as the Portfolio Acquisitions Manager at PRA Group since 2017. In this role, he has engaged in over 40 unsecured portfolio transactions, coordinating the entire portfolio acquisition process. His responsibilities include managing complex financial transactions and ensuring effective asset management strategies. His experience in this position highlights his extensive knowledge in portfolio management within the financial sector.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining PRA Group, Ignacio Alvarez Canivell worked at several notable financial institutions. He was a Distressed Portfolio Transactions Advisor at Alantra from 2015 to 2017, where he focused on distressed asset management. Prior to that, he spent four years at Barclays Corporate Banking as a Distressed Debt and Real Estate Portfolio Manager. His career also includes a role as a Wholesale Banking Credit Risk Analyst at BBVA in London and a Trade Finance Intern at the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Education and Expertise
Ignacio Alvarez Canivell studied Finance at CUNEF (Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros) from 2003 to 2009, where he earned a degree in Business Studies. He further enhanced his skills in financial modeling at IEB, completing the program from 2012 to 2013. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in portfolio management and distressed asset transactions.
Achievements in Asset Management
Throughout his career, Ignacio Alvarez Canivell has demonstrated a strong capability in asset management. He implemented a new strategy for managing real estate assets repossessed by banks while at Barclays, showcasing his innovative problem-solving skills. Additionally, he coordinated a portfolio debt sale to an investment management fund, reflecting his expertise in managing complex financial transactions and advising financial institutions on distressed debt portfolio transactions.
Diverse Skill Set in Distressed Assets
Ignacio Alvarez Canivell has developed a diverse skill set in handling various types of distressed assets. His experience includes restructuring renewable energy projects, indicating his ability to manage a wide range of financial challenges. This versatility enhances his effectiveness in the financial sector, particularly in distressed debt and asset management.