Nicholas Valerio III

Nicholas Valerio III is a Professor in the Practice of Finance at Emory University's Goizueta Business School. Here are some key details about his background and role:

Academic Career

Nicholas Valerio designed and teaches two advanced elective courses on Derivative Financial Assets at Emory. He also teaches or has taught courses on Fixed Income Securities, Corporate Finance, Advanced Financial Topics, and an undergraduate Finance Honors Seminar.1

Professional Experience

Prior to entering academia, Valerio worked in the Capital Markets group of Citibank in the sales and trading area of the Money Market Division. He combines academic theory with his professional experience to provide a pragmatic view of financial markets in his research and teaching.1

Education

Valerio holds several degrees:

• PhD in Financial Economics from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
• MA in Financial Economics from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
• BS in Operations Research with a concentration in Applied Economics from Columbia University's School of Engineering and Applied Science
• BS in Mathematics and Science from Providence College1

Research and Publications

He has published research on topics such as:

• The effects of trading halts on price discovery for NYSE stocks
• The market for equity options in the 1870s1

Teaching Approach

Valerio is known for fusing financial theory with practical experience in his teaching. He has been described as a professor who is kind during office hours, though his teaching style can be hit or miss for some students.3

At Emory's Goizueta Business School, Valerio is part of a faculty that brings real-world experience into the classroom and is recognized for mentoring and coaching students across the school.2