Chris Gerazounis Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

San Mateo, California, Us

In his role, Chris conducts counterparty credit assessments/due diligence and sets risk limits across spot, derivatives, structured products, and borrow/lend. Additionally, he is responsible for collateral management and the monitoring of ongoing counterparty & portfolio-level exposures. As part of the new token approval process for spot, derivatives, and collateral suitability, Chris assesses market and liquidity risks as well as tokenomic structure.

New York, Ny, Us

Genesis is a full-service digital currency prime brokerage providing a single point of access for select qualified individuals and global institutional investors. Genesis combines unrivaled operational excellence, a seamless user experience, and best-in-class client service to provide the full suite of services global investors require to manage their digital asset portfolios.The firm offers sophisticated market participants a fully integrated platform to trade, borrow, lend, and custody digital assets, creating new opportunities for yield while increasing capital efficiency for counterparties.

100-101 Terrasse Boieldieu, Paris La Défense, Fr

100-101 Terrasse Boieldieu, Paris La Défense, Fr

Financial Services Practice (Capital Markets & Corporate Banking) - International Experience in Paris, France. Selected Consulting Engagements:Confidential Client – US State-Chartered Commercial & Digital Bank - Performed a gap analysis of the bank’s policy landscape and identified gaps against applicable regulations and industry best practices- Defined a target policy framework and developed a roadmap for policy framework implementation Confidential Client – International Fortune Global 500 Pharmaceutical firm - Planned and implemented agile methodology within a complex organization (across program & team levels) to drive operational efficiency-Generated and led weekly status reports with the client to provide updated performance metrics and governance feedbackInternational Fortune Global 500 Industrial Gas and Technology Provider - Project management of a global reach initiative to relocate and transform 40% of the Americas infrastructure group – including tracking recruitment, onboarding, knowledge transfer, and termination of positions; created dynamic dashboards to track progress and KPIs.Business Development Efforts:- Published insights on blockchain's ability to improve inefficiencies the capital markets (explored key capabilities of blockchain such as: decentralized storage of data, data immutability, asset tokenization and self-executing smart contracts. Evaluated current issues in capital markets: settlement time, KYC/AML, liquidity/barriers-to-entry. Analyzed key concerns of financial institutions in the space including regulatory interference, reputational risk, cross-banking collaboration, and recourse inability) Internal Initiatives:- Co-Sponsor/Lead of the Wavestone Internship Program- Member of the Wavestone Sounding Board, an internal group of junior firm leaders providing colleagues/peers with an alternative channel to help voice employee perspectives to top management.

100-101 Terrasse Boieldieu, Paris La Défense, Fr

Financial Services Practice (Capital Markets & Corporate Banking) - International Experience in Paris, France.Consulting deliverables:- Assisting in the analysis of RFP's and in the creation of proposals and pitches- Assisted in the creation of a proposal for a global investment bank considering an upgrade and implementation of a new trade finance operating system- Designed an approach for client rating and monitoring in a large-scale KYC Transformation proposal for a global investment bankBusiness Development efforts:- Researching CIB's use of CRM software to optimize cross-selling - Researched Ring-Fencing in the US and FBO compliance with (and implementation of) Dodd-Frank Act regulations including Section 165(d) as it pertains to Global Resolution Planning and Intermediate Holding Companies --> created an FBO benchmark highlighting financial, structural, and operational enhancements made to improve bank resiliency- Assisted Wavestone's Hong Kong office with trend analysis of digital banking/fintech penetration in the US and legal updates to the OCC's new Special Purpose National Bank Charter- Member of Wavestone's FS Market Watch Task Force, monitoring and circulating relevant news regarding target FBOs, regulatory activity, and new technology (Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence)Recruiting efforts and internal initiatives:- Participating in Wavestone's campus recruiting efforts for full-time business analysts at Cornell University, Columbia University, Princeton University, and New York University and served as the primary liaison with these schools- Created an Excel tracker and dashboard to automate and track recruiting KPIs- Assisting in the creation and formalization of a new internship program at Wavestone- Screened resumes for summer internship applications- Regularly attend coffee chats as a Wavestone representative

Ithaca, New York, Us

- Serves as the main coordinator for the onboarding process of 16 new Business Analysts.

Ithaca, New York, Us

My responsibilities as CEO included:- Managing a portfolio of 6 projects per semester- Leading and Directing the Executive Board- Setting strategic vision for the organization- Managing client acquisition- Maintaining professional relationships with companies or corporatesponsorships

Ithaca, New York, Us

My responsibilities included:- Client acquisition- Staffing Project Managers to projects- Helping to lead our Fall & Spring recruitment- Running the day-to-day operations of the organization

Ithaca, New York, Us

Cornell Hedge Fund is the largest undergraduate investment club at Cornell, investing in an actively managed long equity portfolio. This organization helped prepare me for success in the finance industry by providing practical knowledge and experience in a supportive, collaborative environment. Every semester, each of the club's funds pitched a stock. These pitches helped me to develop equity research skills and provide investment ideas for the club's portfolio.

Ithaca, New York, Us

A proud member of the founding class of The Cornell Hedge Fund.My responsibilities included:- Working with a team of analysts/associates to research, pitch, and invest in equity securities- Developing all levels portfolio strategy for investment team, from macro-thought to specific due-diligence- Participating in an upcoming trading competition sponsored by Goldman Sachs

Ithaca, Ny, Us

Ithaca, Ny, Us

I am a Teaching Assistant for two courses in The School of Hotel Administration: Personal Finance (HADM 3200) and Wealth Management (HADM 3250)

New York, Ny, Us

BlackRock Alternatives focus on sourcing and managing high-alpha investments with lower correlation to public markets and developing a holistic approach to address client needs in alternatives investing. BlackRock's alternatives products fall into two main categories — 1) core alternatives, and 2) currency and commodities. Core includes alternative solutions, direct hedge funds, hedge fund and private equity solutions (funds of funds), opportunistic private equity and credit, real estate and infrastructure offerings.BlackRock Private Equity Partners (“PEP”) as an integral part of BlackRock Alternative Investments, provides a broad array of private market solutions primarily through customized and co-mingled private equity funds of funds and direct co-investment programs. On behalf of—and in partnership with clients, PEP looks to build diversified portfolios of investments across the spectrum of private markets including Venture Capital, Leverage Buyouts (LBOs), Distressed, Mezzanine, Infrastructure and Real Assets on a global basis. PEP manages more than $25 billion in private equity commitments. As a Summer Analyst on the PEP investment team, I am a member of various deal teams for co-investments and primary fund investments. On the co-investment side, I have had exposure to the consumer retail and technology sectors. On the primary investment side, I am in the process of diligencing a $2.5Bn middle-market buyout fund.

Oxford, Ohio, Us

The Social Chairman coordinates and organizes the social functions of the Chapter. He works directly with other fraternity and sorority social chairpersons to plan joint events. The Social Chairman’s main goal is to coordinate social events between the brothers and non-brothers. The Social Chairman is responsible for ensuring that the Chapter’s social program is structured on an awareness of risk management according to the Code of Phi Delta Theta. He also chairs the Social Committee. He is required to rotationally assign active brothers to manage risk at his sponsored events.

Ithaca, New York, Us

Yorango is rental made simple. We provide end-to-end tools for tenants and landlords from signing to sublet.My responsibilities included:- Growing the existing tenant and landlord base- Developing strategies for future market entries- Marketing and nurturing our competitive advantage- Representing the sales team

Toronto, On, Ca

My responsibilities included:- Assisting the COO of the New York/Tri-State region- Analyzing large data-sets - Using Excel to prepare dynamic financial reports for internal use- Recommending how to best display relevant information in presentation materials- Working with brokers to source potential leasing opportunities- Making site visits to source potential leasing opportunities- Working with the Investment Sales team to generate acquisition and disposition opportunities

I spent the fall semester learning recipes and the process of mixing drinks and, in the Spring, was selected to the prestigious HEC 91 Bar Team. I bartended at various high density events throughout the annual conference (March 17-19) including Opening Cocktail, Friday Night Cocktail, Pre-Gala, and Closing Cocktail. I typically worked in four person teams as a bartender and bar-back.

Ithaca, Ny, Us

Project Manager assigned for NovaFit

Ithaca, Ny, Us

- Strategic pro-bono consulting for LEDM Group.- Aided Spring semester recruitment (information sessions and conducted interviews)- Strategic pro-bono consulting for Navigating AWEtism.

New York, Ny, Us

A 10-week rotational internship within the Operations Department:Rotation 1: Security & Life Safety, Underwriting (SLG Headquarters - 420 Lexington Avenue)- Stationed with the Vice President of Security & Life Safety where I learned the challenges of providing security for a Manhattan portfolio consisting of more than 70MM sq ft- Created a cost budget comparison for new and old equipment Rotation 2: 485 Lexington Avenue / 750 Third Avenue- Stationed with the property management team where I learned the basics of processing invoices, purchase orders, change orders, etc. using Yardi Voyager, Payscan, and used Building Engines to delegate work orders- Gained exposure using Microsoft Access to record incident reports in a company database- Helped prepare 485 Lexington for the BOMA Pinnacle Award for Best Operated Building (result TBD next year)Rotation 3: 125 Park Avenue- Created ID cards for new tenant employees- Attended final punch-list meetings for a high-profile tenant move-in- Discussed fire safety and emergency action planning with the building's Fire Safety DirectorRotation 4: 600 Lexington Avenue- Identified and programmed a macro on Excel to streamline the appearance of a list of Vendor Certificates of InsuranceRotation 5: Construction (420 Lexington Avenue)- Budget Project - Tasked with creating a budget for an actual pre-built suite at 420 Lexington Avenue. Estimate came within $15,000 of the Construction team's.- Reviewed a sample lease for 280 Park Avenue- Reviewed and created a spreadsheet for requisitions at 11 Madison totaling more than $50MMHighlights of internship:- Robust rotational journal detailing my experiences- Invaluable business connections- Worked at or toured almost 50% of SLG portfolio- Tenant interaction with TD Bank and Pandora- Final Presentation given to the Executive Vice President and panel

- Reviewed complex appraisal assignments, feasibility analysis for zoning changes, condemnation and eminent domain case work and examination before trial preparation- Spent time with the CEO talking about career goals and questions related to the NYC real estate market

New York, Us

- Assisted the Office Manager with day-to-day tasks of managing supplies within a large organization- Implemented new folder layout system- Implemented new project document-saving strategy- Revised past project folder errors

New York, New York, Us

- Helped to manage short term and long term goals of the organization- Assisted with planning of launch party

New York, Us

Internship involved with assisting the Director of Operations in:- creating a corporate-wide internal green initiative- creating a digital specifications library- creating and managing the intern scavenger hunt- creating the business continuity plan

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Industrial & Labor Relations, University-Wide Business Minor

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