Joe Iafigliola

Managing Director
20+ years of experience in capital markets, trading, risk, operations, and IT
Driver of transformation and operational excellence across the globe
New York
@alvarezmarsal
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Joe Iafigliola is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Financial Services Industry Group in New York. He has established himself as a trusted advisor and strategic leader, with experience across the globe and a focus on Canada, the US, and the Latin America region.

Mr. Iafigliola’s transformation initiatives consistently enable clients to grow revenue, improve efficiency, and preserve agility, ensuring they remain competitive in rapidly evolving markets. His ability to bridge technology and business needs has made him a key partner for clients navigating complex transformations. Beyond technology and operations, he brings a holistic approach to transformation programs, ensuring that HR, culture, and organizational dynamics are integral to the process. His leadership and insights have consistently delivered measurable results, enabling organizations to adapt to evolving market demands while fostering a sustainable and cohesive work environment. Mr. Iafigliola brings deep expertise in front office, operations, and risk management across all asset classes, including derivatives and structured products. 

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Iafigliola held leadership roles at Murex, where he oversaw the firm’s operations in the Americas. Notably, he led multi-year, multi-million-dollar transformation programs across the region, conducting comprehensive IT and business process reviews to deliver scalable, efficient systems. 

A pioneer in innovation, Mr. Iafigliola spearheaded the first-ever “upgrade as a service” program, an evergreening initiative that ensures the full IT stack is upgraded frequently and at a rapid pace. He has helped clients adopt software development and IT operations (DevOps) methodologies to achieve faster time-to-market, improved quality, and reduced costs. Additionally, he has guided organizations in leveraging cloud and managed services to further enhance efficiency and agility.

Mr. Iafigliola earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Université du Québec à Montréal and a master’s degree in financial engineering from HEC Montreal.