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Eleonora Castaldo is a seasoned executive with a strong track record of driving growth and innovation in the financial sector. As Regional Manager - Asia at Enabling Qapital AG, she has successfully led teams and developed strategic recommendations to fill gaps in product development and risk management. Her expertise spans multiple regions, including Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa, where she has worked with financial institutions, startups, and governments. With a strong educational foundation in Financial Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Eleonora brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to her roles. Fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, she is well-equipped to navigate complex global markets and build effective partnerships. Throughout her career, Eleonora has demonstrated a talent for identifying business opportunities and developing innovative solutions. At Seedstars, she launched and grew a supply chain financing Fin-tech startup in Myanmar, increasing access to finance for small and medium enterprises. Her experience as Entrepreneur In Residence / CEO of Shwelan has also equipped her with the skills to lead lean operations and define efficient processes. With a proven ability to work in diverse cultural contexts, Eleonora is a valuable asset to any organization seeking to expand its reach and impact. As a seasoned investment professional, Eleonora has a deep understanding of financial markets and institutions. Her experience as Investment Officer at BlueOrchard Finance SA has given her a unique perspective on credit risk management and portfolio development. With a strong educational background and a talent for analysis, Eleonora is well-positioned to drive growth and innovation in the financial sector.

Experience

    • Regional Manager - Asia
      • Sep 2020 - Present

    • Senior Financial Sector Specialist
      • Feb 2018 - Present

      Selected assignments include: Conducted a diagnostic of the needs of a financial institution in India, with specific focus on product development and risk management, including strategic recommendations to fill the gaps.Conducted an assessment of the current viability of two unique Fin-tech business models in Mexico, provided strategic advice to management.

  • Seedstars
    • Myanmar
    • Entrepreneur In Residence / CEO of Shwelan
      • Jul 2018 - Aug 2020
      • Myanmar

      Launched and grew a supply chain financing Fin-tech startup in Myanmar (ShweLan) to increase access to finance to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Myanmar providing technology and management services to financial institutions in Myanmar. Conducted market study, identified business opportunities, prepared business plan and budget, introduced innovative products, found and secured local partners, set up lean operations, defined and implemented efficient processes and KPI tracking, ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, recruited and trained local team.

    • Switzerland
    • Financial Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Regional Manager for Asia
      • Feb 2014 - Jan 2017

      Directed regional Investment Team of 7 and portfolio of $400M+ across 10 countries in South and East Asia. Supervised the South and East Asian Investment Team conducting due diligence and monitoring of institutions including evaluation of: management, operations, financial performance, governance and social impact, competitive and market environment. Organized business processes and operations, prepared and implemented regional business plans and budgets of up to $250K per year, while ensuring achievement of business objectives and regional targets.

    • Investment Officer
      • Aug 2010 - Jan 2014

      Investment officer focused on financial institutions in frontier markets in Eastern Europe and Africa, rapidly grown into independent credit analyst and relationship manager of borrowers in these regions.Led debt structuring and negotiation with clients and drafted related legal documentation, resulting in $90M+ disbursed.Conducted on-site due diligence of 30+ banks and financial institutions across Eastern Europe and Africa.Participated in several workout cases all resulting in successful rescheduling and leading to full repayment of principal.

    • Analyst - Investment Management Team
      • Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

      Assisted in designing and modeling the structure of new funds. Co-developed new credit risk models.

  • MPS Capital Services
    • Siena Area, Italy
    • Analyst - Commodity Trading Desk
      • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009
      • Siena Area, Italy

      Assisted the Commodity Trading Desk in pricing, trading, and risk management of commodity options. Prepared commodity market analysis.

Education

  • 2006 - 2009
    Università di Pisa
    Master's degree, Financial Mathematics
  • 2007 - 2008
    Ecole normale supérieure de Cachan
    Visiting student, Applied Mathematics
  • 2002 - 2006
    Università di Pisa
    Bachelor's degree, Mathematics

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