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