Jesus D. Castro

Jesus D. Castro, CFA, currently serves as Lead Analyst at Moody's Local, focusing on Structured Finance and Corporates in Panama and Perú while being a voting member of the Ratings Committee. Previously, Jesus held the position of Associate Analyst covering Banks and Corporates in Perú, Panamá, and Bolivia. Jesus's experience includes a role as ST Consultant with the International Finance Corporation, where investments in Global Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services were the focus. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where Jesus also worked as a Teaching Assistant, along with various diplomas and specializations in Capital Markets and Risk Management. Prior roles in credit risk analysis at Banco de Crédito BCP and an internship at Southern Peru Copper Corporation further enhance Jesus's strong financial analytical background.