Valentina Lorenzon is senior researcher for The Banker. As part of that role, Valentina manages the Banker Database of more than 4000 banks and the prestigious Top 1000 bank listing, which is published every July. Before joining The Banker in 2006, Valentina worked as assistant trade analyst at the Italian Chamber of Commerce. Valentina - who speaks Italian, Spanish, French and German - has a degree in International Trade from the University of Venice.