Duarte Cruz Gonçalves

Duarte combines a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience in investment banking and financial advisory, combining technical rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset.​

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Duarte  holds an MSc in Finance from Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, where he also earned his undergraduate degree with distinction.

Throughout his studies, Duarte was awarded multiple merit scholarships and stood out for his work in corporate finance and venture capital.

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Professionally, Duarte began his career at BNP Paribas in regulatory reporting before joining Deloitte, where he was involved in buy-side advisory and AML risk analysis.

 

Most recently, he served as an Associate at Haitong Bank, contributing to several M&A transactions — notably the sell-side mandate of “A Padaria Portuguesa” — and gaining exposure to all stages of the deal cycle, from investor targeting to execution.

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Duarte’s analytical approach, collaborative spirit, and strategic thinking make him a valuable addition to the Beresford Capital team.