Philip Valta

About Me

Philip Valta is an accomplished academic in the field of finance, currently serving as an SFI Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Geneva. He earned his PhD in Finance from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and the Swiss Finance Institute. His research primarily focuses on empirical corporate finance, particularly examining the interplay between product markets and institutional frameworks in shaping corporate decisions. Valta's expertise is further reflected in his teaching, where he offers courses such as "Meeting Investors' Goals," "Securing Investment Returns in the Long Run," and "Understanding Financial Markets," contributing to the education of future finance professionals