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Nicola Zaino

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Managing Director at JZ International
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Nicola Zaino is a Managing Director at JZ International, a private equity firm he joined in 2012. He specializes in sourcing and executing investments across Europe, drawing on his background in financial institutions M&A from his time at Credit Suisse and HSBC in London.

Beyond finance, Nicola shows a keen interest in the societal impact of technology and data visualization. He also follows international politics, sharing commentary that reflects an appreciation for leadership characterized by integrity and a lack of corruption, as seen in his posts about Angela Merkel.

He serves on the board of directors for several European financial services companies, including Fincontinuo and Fidor Bank.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Private Equity Investing
As a Managing Director at JZ International, he is responsible for sourcing, executing, and monitoring investments in the European lower-middle market.
Financial Services M&A
His career at HSBC and Credit Suisse focused on M&A for financial institutions, giving him deep expertise in this specific sector.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Managing Director
JZ International
6-2015 - 5-2023
Principal
JZ International
7-2014 - 5-2015
Investment Banking Associate - Financial Institutions Group
Credit Suisse
3-2013 - 6-2014
Investment Banking Associate - Financial Institutions Group
HSBC
2-2012 - 2-2013
Investment Banking Analyst - Financial Sponsors
HSBC
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Education
2007 - 2009
M.A.
Brandeis School of Business and Economics
2004 - 2007
B.A
UNIVERSITÀ COMMERCIALE L. BOCCONI
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