Eduardo Sacco
Head of Strategy & Financial Products and Infrastructure at Solidus- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Bitcoin Professional
CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4)Oct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Investment Advisor (License), Investment Advisor Representative (License)
FINRAMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
215 Life and Health Insurance (Including Annuities and Variable Contracts) License
Florida Department of Financial RegulationFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Solidus Capital
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Mexico
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Strategy & Financial Products and Infrastructure
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May 2021 - Present
Solidus is a firm focused on digital financial services and emerging technologies that offers a genuine solution to legacy challenges of security, stability, access, among other issues. Solidus Capital has positioned itself as Ibero-America's default digital asset group. Headquartered in Miami and with offices in Mexico City, Solidus Capital provides, among others, liquidity services, investment advisory, wealth management, corporate treasury and digital financial services to single and multi-family offices, wealth managers, U/HNWIs, SMEs and institutions. Show less
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Harbor Ithaka
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United States
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategy & Product Development / Operations & Compliance
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Oct 2019 - Jun 2022
Design and creation of new products/funds within the products and investment conduits of the firm and assistance in the commercial efforts of the group: a) establishment of a business model to expand the company’s offerings and reach through sales and distribution and wholesaling agreements; b) creation of sub-products according to target collaborators and end customers; c) registering existing products and funds in diverse trading platforms (e.g. Allfunds, Pershing). Redirection of the firm and conversion into an alternative asset/wealth management company with a focus on real estate, private credit and specialty finance. Funds and/or managers’ selection, assistance in portfolios’ allocation. Alternative investments. Review and revamp of operational parameters and processes within the firm. Coordination of the firm’s regulatory and compliance efforts (e.g. compliance programs, cybersecurity) in order to comply with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and other laws and regulations. Show less
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Blue Financial Group / Coltefinanciera
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Curacao, Colombia, Venezuela.
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Advisor / Business Consultant / Board Advisor
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May 2016 - Apr 2022
Diagnostic of the different business units within the group's institutions: Coltefinanciera (financial institution regulated under the laws of Colombia), Blue Bank International, N.V. (credit institution regulated under the laws of Curacao and Saint Maarten) and Blue Financial Services (a trust company established and regulated under the laws of Barbados). Redesign of the Compliance Policies and Procedures (Compliance Policy, Compliance Procedures, Code of Conduct, Anti Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policies), Processes and Controls for Blue Bank's Compliance Unit. Implementation of new AML/KYC controls and systems within the Group. Restructuration of the organization, role definitions, corporate governance, etc. Establishment of new correspondent banking relationships. Restructuration of the credit card business and establishment of new standards for investments accounting and risk management. Implementation of new core banking and e-banking. Assets and Liabilities Management, among other tasks. Show less
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BDLA - Biodiesel Las Americas
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United States
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Renewable Energy Power Generation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager - Advisor
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Oct 2019 - Jun 2021
Restructuration of the completion project of a biodiesel facility in Florida (USA). Coordination of the redesign and execution of the project for electromechanical completion and automation of a multifunctional, zero-waste, biodiesel facility, capable of processing multiple feedstocks to produce and commercialize biodiesel, UCO with low FFA content and glycerin. Coordination of the establishment of commercial relations with potential suppliers (e.g. electricity, gas, feedstock, equipment) and end customers. Financial structuration of the company, organization of past and current accounts and financial and tax reporting data. Revision of contracts with counterparties. Project evaluation, feasibility study preparation and financing coordination, among other tasks. Due diligence preparation and coordination for project finance purposes. Show less
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Board Avisor
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Jan 2010 - Feb 2017
Responsible for structuring projects to upgrade production lines. In charge of negotiating loans for plant expansion, financial planning, exports, among other duties. Responsible for structuring projects to upgrade production lines. In charge of negotiating loans for plant expansion, financial planning, exports, among other duties.
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SGO
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United Kingdom
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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M&A Corporate Office - Manager
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Sep 2013 - Nov 2016
Assessment, design, and consideration of mergers, acquisitions, and other venture proposals. Valuation of potential targets in the technology sector around the globe. Financial Advisory. Tailor made Structures for the SGO’s Venezuelan Subsidiaries. Assessment, design, and consideration of mergers, acquisitions, and other venture proposals. Valuation of potential targets in the technology sector around the globe. Financial Advisory. Tailor made Structures for the SGO’s Venezuelan Subsidiaries.
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Intersecurities International Inc.
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Panama City, Panama
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Director / Co-founder
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Mar 2009 - Jul 2010
Founding member and Director of Intersecurities International Inc., a brokerage firm, organized under the laws of the Republic of Panama, with main place of business in Panama, from its organization to its start-up. Founding member and Director of Intersecurities International Inc., a brokerage firm, organized under the laws of the Republic of Panama, with main place of business in Panama, from its organization to its start-up.
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Venevalores Casa de Bolsa, C.A.
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Caracas, Venezuela.
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Director / Co-Founder
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Jan 2008 - May 2010
Founding member and Director of Venevalores Casa de Bolsa, C.A., a brokerage firm organized under the laws of the Republic of Venezuela. Responsible for the organization of The Treasury, Sales and Trading and Marketing Units, among other managerial duties. Founding member and Director of Venevalores Casa de Bolsa, C.A., a brokerage firm organized under the laws of the Republic of Venezuela. Responsible for the organization of The Treasury, Sales and Trading and Marketing Units, among other managerial duties.
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UNO Valores Casa de Bolsa, C.A.
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Caracas, Venezuela
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VP Corporate Finance
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Aug 2006 - Dec 2007
Founder of the Corporate Finance Area, securitization, structuring of customized financing facilities, commercial paper issues, long term debt issues, among others. Allocation of securities through the Treasury Marketing Unit. Tailor made structures for corporate clients, among others. Founder of the Corporate Finance Area, securitization, structuring of customized financing facilities, commercial paper issues, long term debt issues, among others. Allocation of securities through the Treasury Marketing Unit. Tailor made structures for corporate clients, among others.
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Structured Products Manager
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Jan 2006 - Jul 2006
Developed customized structures for clients (individual and corporate); Structuring and re-structuring of businesses; Design and implementation of domestic and international public debt refinancing proposals for the Republic of Venezuela. Developed customized structures for clients (individual and corporate); Structuring and re-structuring of businesses; Design and implementation of domestic and international public debt refinancing proposals for the Republic of Venezuela.
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Caja Caracas Casa de Bolsa, C.A.
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Caracas, Venezuela.
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Fixed Income Securities Trader - International Jr. Treasurer
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Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
Responsible for the International Treasury. Management of lines of credit with international banks. Establishment of relationships with financial counterparts in Europe and the U.S. Trading on behalf of third parties and holding international fixed income investments. Designed international debt instruments trades and hedging strategies through derivatives. Macroeconomic and fundamental analysis of Latin American markets. Swaps, forwards, and options' structuring and trading. Responsible for the International Treasury. Management of lines of credit with international banks. Establishment of relationships with financial counterparts in Europe and the U.S. Trading on behalf of third parties and holding international fixed income investments. Designed international debt instruments trades and hedging strategies through derivatives. Macroeconomic and fundamental analysis of Latin American markets. Swaps, forwards, and options' structuring and trading.
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NH&A - BNC International / Banco Nacional de Crédito
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San Juan, Puerto Rico / Caracas, Venezuela.
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Wealth Manager / Financial Advisor / Fixed Income and Derivatives Trader - Jr. Treasurer
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Dec 2001 - Jan 2005
Restructuring the portfolio of investments of BNC International Banking Corp. (CIBC), a regulated financial institution established in Puerto Rico. Fixed income and options trading for the bank in Puerto Rico (International Banking Entity) and Banco Nacional de Crédito (a regulated financial institution established in Venezuela), property of the Group. Investment analysis and portfolio management for the Group and its clients through the international branch of Smith Barney in New York. Stocks, bonds, derivatives (i.e. options, futures, swaps), hedging strategies, distressed debt investments, among others. Support in Corporate Finance Deals and Proposals of the Group to its current and potential clients. Show less
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Citi
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Control - Analyst
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Jan 2001 - Dec 2001
Design and implementation of Daily P&L (Profit and loss) report for the Funding and Gapping Unit (Treasury). Accounting and control of negotiable and available-for-sale instruments, as well as overnight lending, trading, and inter-company loans, "Vendollar" loans, bank placements, among others. Monthly balance and calculation of the profit and loss accounts' estimates of the Funding and Gapping (Treasury) Unit. Support in preparation of monthly financials of the Asset Based Finance and Core Lending Units. Show less
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Universidad Simón Bolívar
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Process and Systems Department Assistant
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Jun 1999 - Sep 2000
Learning and implementation of artificial intelligence (neural networks and genetic algorithms) techniques in the Control of Processes. Processes Control Department: Responsible for preparing reviewing instructional materials for Control of Processes I and II courses. Teaching assistant. Learning and implementation of artificial intelligence (neural networks and genetic algorithms) techniques in the Control of Processes. Processes Control Department: Responsible for preparing reviewing instructional materials for Control of Processes I and II courses. Teaching assistant.
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Education
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Universidad Simón Bolívar
Engineer’s Degree, Chemical Engineering -
Universidad Metropolitana (VE)
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General -
Colegio Santiago de León de Caracas
High School, Major: Sciences -
Universidad Metropolitana (VE)
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA