ONLINE MASTERCLASS and CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION
AI and Automation in Finance: The Next Competitve Advantage
Wednesday, 14 October| 1pm
The Masterclass:
Artificial Intelligence is transforming finance, from automating processes and enhancing analysis to supporting faster, smarter decision-making. But how can finance professionals move beyond experimentation and turn AI into tangible business value?
Join Professor Santiago Barraza for AI and Automation in Finance, a live online masterclass exploring how AI and automation are reshaping the finance function and the skills professionals need to navigate this transformation.
The masterclass will be followed by a presentation of the ESCP Certificate in AI and Financial Innovation, with the opportunity to learn more about the programme and ask your questions live.
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Why join?
- Gain insights into how AI and automation are transforming finance
- Explore emerging applications and opportunities for finance professionals
- Understand the capabilities needed to turn AI innovation into business impact
- Experience the academic approach of ESCP Business School through a live masterclass
- Discover the Certificate in AI and Financial Innovation, its content and learning experience
- Ask your questions directly during the live session
Who is it for?
The webinar is designed for finance professionals, managers and executives who want to understand the impact of AI on their function and organisations.
It is particularly relevant for professionals working in finance, banking, financial services, corporate finance, consulting, fintech and related functions, as well as managers responsible for digital transformation, innovation or AI initiatives.
No advanced technical or programming background is required.
ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE
AI and Financial Innovation
The ESCP Certificate in AI and Financial Innovation is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and practical capabilities to navigate the intersection of finance, artificial intelligence and technological innovation.
The programme explores how AI, automation and emerging technologies are transforming financial processes, decision-making and business models.
Combining strategic perspectives with practical applications, it enables participants to evaluate AI opportunities, understand their implications and translate innovation into concrete initiatives within their organisations.
Through the programme, participants develop the skills and confidence to engage with AI not simply as a new technology, but as a strategic lever for transformation in finance.
THE SPEAKER
Prof. Santiago Barraza
Academic Director, Certificate in AI and Financial Innovation | ESCP
Santiago Barraza is Associate Professor of Finance at ESCP, where he is currently the Coordinator for the European Finance Department and the Academic Director of the Specializations in Finance, Investment Banking, and Managerial Economics in Turin.
His work focuses on the intersection of finance, technology and innovation, with particular attention to the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on financial activities and decision-making.
During the masterclass, Professor Barraza will bring an academic and applied perspective to the evolving role of AI in finance, helping participants understand both its potential and the implications for finance professionals and organisations.