Josep Gisbert

Josep holds a Ph.D. in Finance cum laude from Universitat Pompeu Fabra. He is a Financial Economist interested in the role of technology in finance, artificial intelligence, banking, and sustainable finance. To explore these areas, he exploits rich micro-level datasets, data science methods, and cutting-edge microeconometric techniques helpful for measuring causal relationships. Josep is passionate about teaching, research, and technology. He enjoys pushing the boundaries of science, being in contact with students, and trying to help them discover their professional paths. His ultimate teaching goal is to help students improve their careers and future well-being. Josep has received research training at DeepLearning.AI, CEMFI, Inria, London School of Economics, the Max Planck Institute, and Technion Israel Institute of Technology.

He has presented his research at Institutions such as the Bank of Spain, Bank of Canada, IESE Business School, CUNEF, University of Bristol, Barcelona School of Economics, and Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Josep has taught at the Barcelona School of Economics, the Barcelona School of Management, ESADE Business School, and Universitat Pompeu Fabra. He regularly attends top conferences in his field. Before starting his academic career, Josep worked for financial institutions such as HSBC, Credit Agricole Investment Bank, CaixaBank, and Santander.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

• Assistant Professor of Financial Economics, IE University, Spain, 2022 – Present

• Research Fellow, IESE Business School Banking Initiative, Spain, 2022 – Present

• Teaching Assistant, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain, 2016 – 2020

• Teaching Assistant, ESADE Business School, Spain, 2015 – 2018

• Teaching Assistant, Barcelona School of Economics, Spain, 2017 – 2018

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• Ph.D. in Finance cum laude, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain, 2016 – 2022

• Master of Research in Economics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain, 2015 – 2016

• Master of Science in Management, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain, 2014 – 2015

• Master of Science in Finance, CUNEF, Spain, 2007 – 2008

• Bachelor of Science in Economics, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain, 2003 – 2007

CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

• Credit Risk Portfolio Manager and Analyst, Santander, Spain, 2009 – 2014

• Fixed Income Sales Trader Intern, Credit Agricole Investment Bank, Spain, 2008 – 2009

• Global Transaction Banking Analyst Intern, HSBC, Spain, 2007 – 2008

• Financial Advisor, CaixaBank, Spain, 2004 – 2007

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

3- Good Health and Well-Being

10- Reduced Inequalities

11- Sustainable Cities and Communities