Investment Professional · CFA Charterholder
Diego S. Barrero
More than 13 years of experience in investment analysis, portfolio management and advisory. I help companies, investors and institutions make better decisions on valuation, M&A, due diligence, EU funding and business development.
About
I am an investment professional with a background in economics, finance and sustainability. Over the past decade I have worked at leading asset managers and European institutions, building strategies that combine rigorous financial analysis with a clear understanding of capital markets, accounting standards and public-funding frameworks.
Today I advise companies, investors and institutions on complex financial and strategic questions like equity and credit analysis, M&A support, due diligence, EU grant applications and business development.
My approach is independent, evidence-based and tailored to each client's objectives. I bring the analytical discipline of an institutional investor and the pragmatism needed to move projects forward.
Services
Independent, high-quality advisory support across the investment and corporate finance lifecycle.
Equity, credit and project-level analysis; DCF, comparable-company and scenario-based valuations; sustainability-integrated investment strategy.
Buy-side and sell-side support, from target screening and valuation to negotiation materials, deal structuring and integration planning.
Financial and accounting due diligence, IFRS reporting review, quality-of-earnings analysis and risk identification for transactions and reporting.
Funding strategy, application support and compliance for EU programmes (including CINEA-managed funds) and national incentive schemes.
Investor engagement, partnership development, capital-raising support and strategic market positioning for growth-stage and established companies.
Experience
A track record across institutional asset management, European public funding and standard setting.
2021 to 2026
Senior Equity Analyst
Robeco
Senior equity analyst supporting the thematic equities franchise.
2024 to present
Capital Markets Advisory Committee
IFRS Institute
Representing the investor community on accounting standards and reporting processes.
2026 to present
Financial Expert
CINEA
Advising the European Commission agency on the funding of climate finance projects.
2017 to 2021
Portfolio Manager
BBVA Asset Management
Co-portfolio manager overseeing €4 billion in European and thematic portfolios; lead portfolio manager of a €1 billion technology fund awarded a Morningstar prize; developed strategy and asset allocation proposals for private banking clients.
2013 to 2016
Analyst
Cartesio
Generated credit and equity ideas leading to €250 million of investments; covered utilities, energy, healthcare and technology.
Education
2024
Climate 101 course, Hilary 2024 School of Climate Change
2013
Master of Finance (2nd worldwide by the Financial Times)
Teaching assistant, IE Foundation Scholar, top grade in final thesis
2012
MA in Economics and minor in mathematics; 2:1, Certificate of merit
First in several courses
Languages & tools
Languages: Spanish (native), English (proficient), French (C1), Italian (B2), German (B1).
Tools: Office, Python, Java, R, Matlab, Stata, Power BI, SAP; integrating AI tools.
Let's discuss your project
For enquiries, project discussions or a confidential conversation, please reach out. I typically respond within one business day.