Newcastle University Business School alumn honoured in Citywire’s 40 Under 40
Newcastle University Business School Finance MSc graduate Marco Concina has been recognised in the 40 Under 40 fund selectors 2024.
20 November 2024
The 40 under 40 recognises and highlights up-and-coming fund selectors in Europe. The honourees represent the next wave of those in the field who are pushing boundaries and achieving greatness to elevate and advance the field.
Marco graduated from the Finance MSc at the Business School with a dissertation in Portfolio Management in 2018. He now works for Aviva Investors as a Manager Research Analyst.
Launching a successful career from the North East
Marco launched his successful financial career in Newcastle before moving to Glasgow and then to London where he currently resides.
He initially conducted investment research and analysis across multiple asset classes and co-managed discretionary portfolios at two wealth management firms in the North East and Scotland.
Currently, at Aviva Investors in London, he researches and selects strategies within Emerging Markets and US equities, Emerging Markets debt, and liquid alternatives for select multi-asset portfolios.
Speaking of his recognition in the 40 Under 40, Marco said: “I'm honoured to be recognised among such talented professionals. Being included in Citywire’s 40 Under 40 class of 2024 is both humbling and motivating, inspiring me to continue pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. The unwavering support of my colleagues over the years and the essential tools provided by Newcastle University during my Finance Master’s programme have been truly instrumental in shaping my professional journey and achievements.”
Adding to this and reflecting on his time at the School, Marco added: “Having previously earned a Master’s degree in Law in Italy and coming from a completely different background, Newcastle University provided me with the right skills and a unique opportunity to enter this field.”