Victor Barros

Victor Barros is Associate Professor of Finance at ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management (Universidade de Lisboa). He coordinates the Master’s in Finance, Bachelor’s in Finance, and executive programs in Sustainable Finance, serving as faculty adviser for the CFA Institute Research Challenge.

Education:

• PhD in Management, ISEG (2016)
• Master's in Finance, ISEG (2011)
• Executive courses: Sustainable Investing (Harvard), Corporate Governance (Columbia), Advanced Valuation (NYU)

Research examines corporate finance decisions, taxation policies, and ESG/sustainability performance. Current projects analyze how sustainability metrics influence financing costs, M&A outcomes, and working capital efficiency in European markets. Publications demonstrate strong empirical focus on dividend policies, tax strategies, and ESG integration.

Supervises over 60 graduate theses on topics including ESG risk pricing, activist shareholders, and corporate governance. Teaches corporate finance, equity research, and sustainable finance across undergraduate, MBA, and executive programs.