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Purchase, NY, US

Purchase, NY, US

Mclean, VA, US

• Used modeling skills to oversee Hilton’s worldwide liquidity and managed domestic short-term investment portfolio
• Managed the global cash flow forecasting model, testing debt prepayments, share repurchases, dividend payments and funding needs; and implemented strategies to optimize liquidity position such as renewals/extensions.
• Managed the Libor and debt forecasting model and delivered updates to FP&A for budgeting purposes
• Performed daily investments in money market funds and commercial papers, outperforming the benchmark by over 30 bps
• Managed inter-company funding portfolio and determined cash repatriation strategies across Hilton entities
• Monitored exposure to 40+ currencies, determined FX hedging strategies, and executed FX derivatives transactions

Mclean, VA, US

• Performed data analysis and provided recommendations on foreign exchange risk management
• Developed model to determine FX transactional exposure, improving decision-making process for cash flow hedging program
• Redesigned model to forecast FX rates, improving accuracy of budget FX rates

New York, New York, US

• Portfolio management of complex Project Finance transactions for Latin America
• Acted as Trustee/Agent in infrastructure and energy transactions, and analyzed information to assess clients’ compliance with financing agreements, portfolio controls, and local regulations to mitigate risks
• Assessed status or events that affected transactions, disseminated information, and prepared recommendations for appropriate action, such as negotiating waivers, amendments and consents
• Managed relations with clients, sponsors, investors, external counsels, and internal counterparts
• Team leader of the Colombian team, implemented best practices and ensured processes were documented and updated

Lima, Lima, PE

• Responsible of the long-term funding strategy: oversaw all aspects of loan syndications and issuances in the capital markets
• Performed pricing analysis, presented proposals of debt capital markets transactions, and negotiated credit agreements; reducing financing costs for long-term debt and issuances by 1.0% and 1.5% respectively over 4 years
• Led due diligence process and implementation of unprecedented requirements to diversify funding sources
• Led bond structuring process and coordinated work with legal, finance, risk, and regulatory parties
• Established strong relations with investors, investment banks, and rating agencies to facilitate debt capital raises
• Received annual award for outstanding performance (awarded to 10 of 4,000 employees)

Lima, Lima, PE

• Responsible for raising long-term debt representing 20% of the bank’s total funding sources
• Performed credit analysis, including financial and non-financial analysis, to forecast, negotiate, and report debt covenants
• Executed largest bond offering with lowest interest rate for 5-year maturity; set a new benchmark for similar debt
• Implemented innovative method for bond issuance developed by capital markets regulator, and were the first bank to adopt; leading to 7-day reduction for issuing short-term instruments
• Created guide of enhanced standards for contract negotiation and ensured effective implementation
• Received award for leading the origination, negotiation, and execution of largest syndicated loan agreement

Lima, Lima, PE

Lima, Lima, PE

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Diploma In Corporate Finance Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics