Daniela Ochoa is an accomplished finance and investment professional with multinational experience spanning Europe, Latin America, and North America. As a Transactions Advisor at Ad Astra Equity Partners, she provides strategic M&A advisory services to small and mid-sized enterprises, leveraging her financial analysis and deal execution expertise.
Daniela holds a degree in industrial engineering from Universidad de los Andes, which is consistently ranked among the top universities in Latin America. She graduated with honors, specializing in operations research and finance. Daniela further strengthened her finance credentials by earning the prestigious CFA charter holder designation and passing all three rigorous levels of the CFA exam on her first attempt.
Throughout her career, Daniela has held various roles in investment management, financial product development, and risk management. She was a Senior Analyst at SURA Investment Management, overseeing $1B+ in alternative investment portfolios and leading due diligence initiatives. Daniela also gained international experience at BNP Paribas in Paris before SURA.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Daniela is fluent in English and Spanish and conversational in German and Portuguese. She enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and cycling, culinary adventures, historical fiction novels, and traveling to experience new cultures.
