Jorge Arias de Blas

Double degree in LADE+ITIG (Degree in Business Administration and Management and Technical Engineering in Computer Management), URJC, 2008-2014.

Master in Stock Exchange and Financial Markets, IEB (Institute of Stock Market Studies), 2014-2015.

Executive Master in Quantitative Finance, AFI (International Financial Analysts), 2019-2020.

- Portfolio Manager at BBVA Asset Management

Jorge studied the double degree LADE+ITIG (Degree in Business Administration and Management together with Technical Engineering in Management Computing, 2008-2014). He considered that the Engineering part complemented the Business part very well from a more technical and quantitative point of view, which would provide him with valuable tools and a more multidisciplinary profile. He has subsequently completed two master's degrees, one in Stock Market and Financial Markets taught by the IEB (2014-2015) and another in Quantitative Finance taught by AFI (2019-2020), and is certified as CAd (Certified Advisor) by CFA Spain (2018). .

During his years of study at the University, he decided to undertake a digital marketing project (CODISEO Estudios, 2012-2014) where he offered a complete service to SMEs in all verticals involved in digital marketing (web design and graphic design, content strategy , positioning and digital campaigns). Initially, it addressed all parts of each project but, given the positive evolution of demand and in order to provide the best possible service, it did not take long to set up a multidisciplinary team with four colleagues, being able to improve the coverage of the projects, passing through its part to manage the relationship with clients and the supervision of the projects. Through the company they tackled around fifteen projects for SMEs from various sectors (architecture, law firm, restoration, ecommerce, etc.). He finally took the opportunity to present the company as a PFC (Final Career Project) being recognized with Honors.

Passionate about the world of investments, after passing through the University he began his professional career in the area of ​​Investment Banking and is currently developing it in Asset Management. After completing two internship programs at BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking (in the Strategy & Business Development team) and at Bankinter (in the Capital Markets Treasury room), he joined BBVA Asset Management (the investment manager of the BBVA group) to the team of Alternative Asset Risks, where its main function was to analyze and value the illiquid assets (Private Equity, Private Debt, Real Estate, unlisted companies) in which the Manager invested. He currently holds the position of Portfolio Manager in the Structured Funds team within the Investment area of ​​BBVA Asset Management, where they are in charge of structuring and managing portfolios (investment and pension funds) with the objective of profitability for clients.

He considers that the current environment presents a continuous challenge where the ability to learn and adapt are fundamental. The stage at the University served to lay solid foundations on which to develop personally and professionally. In it he acquired fundamental skills such as teamwork, learning ability and goal orientation, among others. He keeps great memories of his time at URJC and of his classmates, where he found some of his best friends.

“The current environment presents a continuous challenge but with effort and enthusiasm the most difficult goals are achieved”.