Business Administration Student

Federico La Cava

About Me

flacava.ie2025@student.ieu.edu

(+34) 672 515 128

Business Administration student at IE university with a vested interest in finance and consulting. Multilingual, with a broadinternational perspective – experience in marketing, management, operations and leadership roles. Actively looking for internship opportunities

Work Experience

September 2025 - December 2025

M&A advisor

IEU M&A LAB

Participated in an intensive M&A lab where I collaborated with a team to research, structure, and propose a real-life potential acquisition. This involved conducting market and financial analysis, developing the deal rationale, and presenting our recommendation, strengthening both my technical valuation abilities and interpersonal skills within a deal advisory context.

July 2023 (1mo)

Intern

Etihad Aviation Training

Completed an internship at Etihad Aviation Training in Abu Dhabi, where I shadowed the Head of Training during meetings and contract discussions. Gained exposure to the operational, regulatory, and commercial aspects of aviation training, observing how agreements are structured, negotiated, and finalized. This experience strengthened my understanding of the aviation sector while developing my professionalism, communication skills, and ability to interpret technical and contractual information in a real-world training environment.

Education

2024 - 2028

Bachelor in Business Administration

IE University

Financial and Cost Accounting, Corporate Finance, Management, Economics, Statistics, and Data Analysis coursework with a strong focus on understanding financial reporting, evaluating corporate performance, applying quantitative methods, and using data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.

December 2024

Seminar, Hyper globalization to going de-global

IE Univeristy (seminar)

Skills & Expertise

Financial & Anaytical skills

Knowledge of corporate finance, accounting and valuation fundamentals

Experince conducting market research and analyzing potential M&A deals

Technical & digital skills

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Lightroom, Premiere Pro and Fusion 360

Skilled in data analysis and statistical interpretation

Strategic & Business Thinking

Ability to assess business models, deal rationale, and market positioning

Experience participating in real-world contract negotiation environments.

Leadership & Team collaboation

Led teams as rugby captain and through project-based work (e.g., M&A lab)

Strong communication and coordination skills developed through school prefect and club roles

Creative Production & Content Devlopment

Professional photography and videography experience (freelance + major events)

Strong visual storytelling and media editing capabilities

Problem-Solving & Adaptability

Demonstrated resilience and teamwork throughout multiple projects and sports

Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure academic and professional settings

Email

flacava.ie2025@student.ieu.edu

Phone

(+34) 672 515 128

Madrid, Spain