Federico Garavaglia
About Federico Garavaglia
Federico Garavaglia serves as the Business Manager for the Italian market at flatexDEGIRO, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Master's degree in Banking & Finance from Utrecht University and has extensive experience in market analysis and project leadership focused on Italy.
Work at flatexDEGIRO
Federico Garavaglia has been serving as the Business Manager for the Italian market at flatexDEGIRO since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for engaging with stakeholders to gather relevant market information and leads country-oriented projects focused on Italy. He coordinates yearly general product and service reviews at flatexDEGIRO Bank AG. Additionally, he provides strategic recommendations on local products and pricing development, monitors economic developments, and conducts competitor analysis specific to the Italian market. His work involves close collaboration with tax and compliance teams to ensure local tax reporting and regulatory reforms are effectively integrated into commercial initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Federico Garavaglia holds a Master's degree in Banking & Finance with a focus on International Economics and Business from Utrecht University, which he completed from 2017 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Financial Markets & Institutions, specializing in Banking, Finance, and Insurance from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore between 2014 and 2017. His educational background includes participation in multiple student exchange programs at institutions such as Lane Tech Prep in Chicago, Northeastern University in Boston, and Scholengemeenschap Jozef de Pélichy in Belgium. He completed his high school diploma at ITE Enrico Tosi, where he studied as an Economic Technical Institute - Accountant and commercial expert.
Previous Experience
Before joining flatexDEGIRO, Federico Garavaglia worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a FinOps AR SME for strategic accounts from 2018 to 2020 in Bratislava, Slovakia. His earlier experience includes an apprenticeship in Management Control & Finance at SPEDIPRA - International Transport & Logistics in Varese, Italy, in 2012. This diverse professional background has equipped him with a strong foundation in finance and business management, particularly in relation to the Italian market.
Market Engagement and Analysis
In his current role, Federico Garavaglia actively engages with stakeholders to collect market information pertinent to the Italian market. He monitors economic developments and conducts competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions. His responsibilities also include collaborating with tax teams to understand local tax reporting requirements and working with compliance teams to translate local regulations into actionable commercial initiatives. This engagement is crucial for developing effective strategies that align with market needs.