Michele Cesaracciu
About Michele Cesaracciu
Michele Cesaracciu is an Investment Banking Associate at UBS, specializing in Swiss Large-Cap Coverage with a focus on M&A, ECM, DCM, and Leveraged Finance. He has a diverse background in both private equity and investment banking, with experience in various international locations including Switzerland and the USA.
Current Role as Investment Banking Associate
Michele Cesaracciu currently holds the position of Investment Banking Associate at UBS, a role he has occupied since 2023. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, he specializes in Swiss Large-Cap Coverage, focusing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), equity capital markets (ECM), debt capital markets (DCM), and leveraged finance. His current position builds on his previous experience at UBS, where he worked as an Investment Banking Analyst.
Experience at UBS
Michele Cesaracciu has a significant tenure at UBS, beginning as an Investment Banking Intern in 2020 for three months. He then transitioned to an Investment Banking Analyst role from 2021 to 2023, where he spent two years in Zurich. His progression within the company reflects his growing expertise in the investment banking sector.
Background in Private Equity
Prior to his roles at UBS, Michele gained experience in the private equity sector. He worked as a Private Equity Intern at Capvis AG for five months in 2019 and as a Private Equity Financial Analyst at Alpha Associates from 2017 to 2019. This background provided him with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and investment strategies.
Educational Qualifications
Michele Cesaracciu holds a Master of Arts in Banking and Finance from the University of St.Gallen, which he completed from 2017 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the same university from 2014 to 2017. His educational journey began at Liceo Cantonale Mendrisio, where he obtained a Swiss High School Diploma, and included an exchange semester at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in 2016.
International Work Experience
Michele has worked in various international locations, including the USA and Switzerland. His early career included a finance internship at Fontana Gruppo - Special Fasteners in Frankfort, Indiana, and a business development role at Swisspearl in Switzerland. This diverse experience has contributed to his global financial insights and understanding of different market dynamics.