In this episode of CFI Member Spotlight on FinPod, we sit down with Genaro Arredondo, who shares his colorful journey navigating a finance career— from his roots in Chile to becoming a Director of Corporate Development at Equifax, a global credit bureau. Genaro discusses his experience majoring in accounting at university, navigating early-career roles at top firms like EY and Deloitte, and eventually transitioning into FP&A and corporate development.
He also shares his passion for lifelong learning, exemplified by his pursuit of multiple advanced degrees and certifications, including the FMVA and CFA. Tune in to learn about overcoming the unique challenges he faced in a new language, the pivotal role of mentorship in his career, and the crucial technical skills required to succeed in corporate development and finance!
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to the CFI Member Spotlight Series
00:15 – Meet Genaro Arredondo
01:03 – Genaro’s Educational Background
02:57 – Genaro’s Early Career: Chile & Audit in EY
06:34 – From Audit in EY to M&A in Deloitte
10:58 – The Importance of Continuous Education
12:02 – The Role of Mentorship in Career Development
14:16 – Transition from M&A to FP&A
16:13 – Professional Importance of Being a Polyglot
19:23 – Difference between Consulting & Owning
21:49 – Working in Corporate Development at Equifax
24:48 – The Importance of Financial Skills
26:17 – The Value of Continuous Learning
28:35 – Advice for Aspiring Finance Professionals
31:13 – Closing Remarks
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