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Federica Azzalin

Federica Azzalin

Aachen

Summary

M.Sc. Financial Economics candidate with expertise in consulting, financial modeling, and project management. Demonstrated proficiency in research, structured problem solving, and producing client-ready deliverables. Experienced in collaborating with global leaders across various industries and delivering impactful results under pressure. Multilingual in English, Italian, German, and Spanish, with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Consultant & Funding Management

NEUMAN & ESSER GmbH
Übach-Palenberg
04.2022 - Current
  • Conducted multi-million financial gap analysis to optimise capital allocation for hydrogen market expansion in alignment with EU & German funding frameworks.
  • Built financial models and projections, validated by EY, to support strategic planning for decarbonization projects, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights.
  • Forging strategic partnerships with Airbus, TotalEnergies, BP, and other industry leaders to drive large-scale European H₂ infrastructure development.
  • Supported business development by preparing proposals, presentations, and stakeholder materials.

Chairwoman

TechAachen e.V.
Aachen
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led interactive workshops on innovation (battery technologies, fiber composites), engaging cross-disciplinary student associations.
  • Synthesized complex research themes (e.g., algorithmic bias, gender equality in research) into impactful awareness events and discussion panels.
  • Cultivated partnerships with institutions like RWTH and FH Aachen University, sponsors, and companies to enhance student learning and career opportunities.

Project manager

TechAachen e.V.
Aachen
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Founded Women@TechAachen, a networking platform to empower women in technical student associations.
  • Amplified outreach via social media, leveraging RWTH Aachen's LinkedIn to boost visibility and impact.

Marketing Team Lead

Ecogenium e.V.
Aachen
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Led a dynamic team of 5, executing data-driven marketing campaigns and crowdfunding initiatives on LinkedIn & Instagram.
  • Raised €60,000 in in-kind and cash donations from sponsors.
  • Produced client-facing materials and organised high-impact recruitment and informative events for brand visibility.
  • Conducted weekly team meetings, providing guidance, tracking progress, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Education

Master of Science - Financial Economics | Financial Analysis

Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Business & Administration | Strategy &Organisation

RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, Germany
12.2023

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Project management
  • Forecasting & Reporting
  • Organizational skills
  • Clear communication
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Statistical software proficiency (STATA, R)

Awards

  • Scholarship for Particularly Involved International Students
  • Brigitte-Gilles-Preis 2021 for Women@TechAachen

Language Certificates

  • Italian, Native
  • English, C1
  • German, C1
  • Spanish, B2

Timeline

Associate Consultant & Funding Management

NEUMAN & ESSER GmbH
04.2022 - Current

Chairwoman

TechAachen e.V.
01.2022 - 01.2023

Project manager

TechAachen e.V.
05.2021 - 01.2022

Marketing Team Lead

Ecogenium e.V.
11.2020 - 01.2022

Master of Science - Financial Economics | Financial Analysis

Maastricht University

Bachelor of Science - Business & Administration | Strategy &Organisation

RWTH Aachen University
Federica Azzalin