Nicola Carcano

Nicola Carcano is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), where he teaches Structured Products. He is also a seasoned financial professional currently serving as Head of Asset Management at Phosphor Asset Management SA, indicating a strong bridge between academic instruction and industry leadership in finance.

His educational background includes a degree in Economics from LUISS University in Rome, an MBA in Finance from New York University, and a PhD in Financial Markets Theory from the University of St. Gallen. The Fulbright Scholarship supported his MBA studies, highlighting early academic excellence.

His research and teaching focus on fixed income finance and yield curve risk management models. Given his industry leadership roles at institutions such as UBS Investment Banking, Mercer, and Bank Vontobel, his expertise brings practical depth to academic finance. His work emphasizes quantitative and strategic aspects of asset and portfolio management for high-net-worth clients.

While no publications are listed in the provided text, his research areas suggest contributions to financial modeling, risk assessment in fixed income markets, and structured investment products.

• Fulbright Scholarship

Nicola Carcano advises through teaching rather than formal student supervision, as no advisees are listed. His career reflects a pattern of leadership in funded financial initiatives, particularly in portfolio and asset management, though specific grant details are not provided. His dual role in academia and executive management suggests a focus on applied research and industry-relevant curriculum development.

He is associated with the academic environment at USI's Lugano campus, particularly the Blue Building (Office PC-006), and is available for contact every Wednesday before or after lectures, indicating active engagement with students and the academic community.