Jessica Villacís (she/her)
- Programme: Masters in Finance Full-time
- Nationality: Ecuadorian
- Scholarship: Masters in Finance Latin America the Caribbean Scholarship
Previous degree: Double bachelors in Economics and Finance at Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador
Finance sector pre-MiF: M&A Advisory (Investment Banking)
Previous or current role: Investment Banking Associate, Proventus Advisors
Clubs: Finance, Women in Business, Infrastructure and Construction, Social Impact, Latin American
About me: I was born and raised in Ecuador, where I earned dual degrees in Economics and Finance from Universidad San Francisco de Quito.
Before joining LBS, I worked for over four years at Proventus Advisors, a boutique investment banking firm that is part of the M&A Worldwide network. I joined as an analyst and was later promoted to associate, advising on cross-border M&A transactions in industries such as consumer goods, personal care and insurance. Prior to that, I spent a brief period in the pharmaceutical industry, where I gained my first exposure to corporate finance and business operations.
Through the MIFFT programme at LBS, I aim to deepen my expertise in M&A, explore broader topics in corporate finance and impact investing, and understand how financial innovation can drive sustainable growth in emerging markets.
In my free time, I enjoy Pilates, yoga, hiking, watching history documentaries and reading.
Three topics I can be approached about: Nutrition; wellness; dogs.
Email: jvillacis.mifft2026@london.edu