Diego Dainesi

Strategic Finance Leader with over 20 years of international experience in regulated financial sectors (SICAF, Asset Management, Private Equity) across Milan and Dublin. Expert in end-to-end financial management, NAV oversight, AML compliance, and regulatory liaison with supervisory authorities. Proven track record in managing complex VC/PE transactions and leading finance functions in high-growth investment vehicles.

Increasingly focused on modernizing finance operations through process automation, data analytics, and AI-driven tools to enhance decision-making for boards, LPs, and regulatory stakeholders.

CFO & AML Manager at Rancilio Cube SICAF SpA (2022-09 – Present)

Regulated Italian investment vehicle focused on international Venture Capital (VC) funds.

• Financial Strategy: Directs the preparation of management and financial accounts, ensuring accuracy in reporting to the Board of Directors.
• Asset Valuation: Coordinates NAV calculations and oversees business valuation for financial reporting purposes (FMV assessment).
• Regulatory Liaison: Maintains direct relations with supervisory authorities and manages contractual, legal, and tax matters for VC transactions.
• Compliance Leadership: Serves as the designated AML Manager, implementing robust internal controls; enhanced AML screening and KYC workflows through advanced data analytics and third-party API integrations.
• Investment Support: Prepares investment memoranda and manages deal flow documentation.
• Finance Modernization: Implemented automated reporting dashboards for Board oversight and LP performance tracking using data analytics tools; leveraged LLMs for streamlined policy review and contract documentation synthesis, reducing manual review cycles.

Accountant – Controller at QuattroR S.p.A. (2018-02 – 2022-08)

Private Equity (PE) Fund Management Company.

• Reporting & Audits: Managed the full cycle of financial accounts up to final audit and Board approval.
• Outsourcer Oversight: Supervised third-party Fund Administrators on accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and IAS/IFRS compliance.
• FP&A: Led budgeting, forecasting, and detailed balance sheet analysis; designed predictive financial models to support investment decision-making and portfolio performance monitoring.

Financial Accountant / Controller at European and Global Investments Ltd (2007-04 – 2013-08)

Asset Management company.

• Full-Cycle Accounting: End-to-end preparation of management and financial statements, including profitability analysis.
• Fund Oversight: Supervised Fund Administrators and managed accruals, prepayments, and year-end audit preparations.
• Taxation: Completed VAT filings for both funds and the management company, including CT1.
• Fee Analysis: Performed complex management and performance fees analysis.

Treasury & Fund Accountant at State Street / Investors Fund Services (2002 – 2015)

• Managed operational support for Cash Management, daily NAV generation for trades/corporate actions, and SOX testing.

Staff Accountant at Cofidis S.p.A. (2002 – 2015)

• Handled daily accounting, bank reconciliations (Local/IFRS), and billing resolution.

Cost & Business Controller at British Telecom Albacom & NCR Italia (2002 – 2015)

• Focused on budgeting and financial control.

Degree in Business Administration in Management of Industrial Firms – Università Bocconi

High School Diploma – Liceo Scientifico "A. Omodeo"