Raphael Pedreno

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT RAPHAEL PEDRENO

I view finance as a discipline where adaptability, judgment, and structured thinking matter more than rigid formulas. What draws me to this field is the constant need to interpret imperfect information, assess risk, and make decisions in dynamic environments. I am particularly interested in how financial reasoning translates into strategic choices and long-term value creation.My professional experiences across different industries, sports retail and audit/asset management,exposed me to different business models, decision-making speeds, and market logics. Navigating these environments required adaptability and a capacity to quickly understand new frameworks, skills that I now naturally apply to financial analysis and portfolio thinking.Academically, the International Baccalaureate and my University of Michigan exchange strengthened my analytical rigor and comfort with complexity. I developed a habit of questioning assumptions, comparing scenarios, and prioritizing outcomes rather than focusing solely on process. This mindset aligns closely with my approach to finance: disciplined, forward-looking, and grounded in reasoning rather than intuition alone.Finally, my international background and multilingual profile have shaped the way I approach finance, as a global language in itself. Markets, like cultures, operate on different signals and constraints, and understanding them requires both technical skill and contextual awareness. I aim to continue building expertise in finance while remaining adaptable, curious, and strategically minded.