Manuel Velasquez, Mba Email & Phone Number

Peru

International conglomerate with Real Estate investments• Led a multi-geographic portfolio, managing 12-asset, 6,000 house units worth $500M+ on 1,000 acres for land development, multifamily and CRE resulting in a 15% improvement in performance• Executed housing, commercial, and land development projects driving a 20% cost savings• Teamed up with family owners to devise an investment framework, optimizing a 15% portfolio return• Reported KPIs (DCF, IRR, NPV, ROI) and metrics to the investment committee and board monthly driving strategic decision-making, resulting in increased funding allocation and company growth• Supervised and reported project progress to stakeholders: property management, lenders, appraisers, partners, landlords, brokers, and clients giving prompt decision-making and alignment along the lifecycle• Evaluated portfolio risks and financial modeling; markets, cash flow, equity, debt schedule, zoning, construction, revenues, cost control, budgets, and capital projects mitigating 90% of risk triggers• Communicated investment thesis, reviewed opportunities, and prepared investment memos, oversight the evaluation of 50+ deals nationwide underwriting and acquiring 3 plots (700 house units)• Orchestrated successful credit facility acquisition, securing a $12M revolver from prominent financial institutions like BCP, Santander Bank, and Bank of Bolivia fortified capital structure for project finance• Conducted financial and market trend analysis maintaining models and valuations for decision-making• Recruited and trained a team of 30+ professionals that achieved a 20% increase in project efficiency

Lima, Peru

Top three Real Assets conglomerates in Peru• In a joint venture with the local fund Wcapital and the international fund TC Latam, from investment to execution, spearheaded 2 mixed-use projects valued at USD 60M+ achieving project performance• Developed and delivered monthly investment and JV committee presentations, showcasing budget and financial forecasting, project timelines and performance, risk assessment, pricing analysis, zoning compliance evaluations, targeted marketing strategy, permits tracking, and legal term documentation

Peru

A real estate investment company that got a significant market presence• Directed the corporate strategy and a real estate portfolio in 2 geographies, driving 8-asset and 4,000 residential and multifamily units worth $200M+, and oversight a team of more than 10 professionalsLed the evaluation of 150+ opportunities, conducting financial, legal, and market research, resulting in the successful acquisition of 4 parcels totaling 3,000+ workforce units, and company growth • Led multi-disciplinary teams in negotiating and finalizing Joint Venture (JV) agreements, construction loans, and asset purchase options, these strategic partnerships added $15M in annual revenue• Orchestrated monthly JV, and board presentations to report KPIs increasing investors’ confidence• Distributed and roadshow marketing materials for new projects increasing 3x the pipeline• Partnered with the family owners to implement an investment strategy augmenting 250% sales volume • Transitioned the company from self-funding to joint ventures—with Wcapital, a local fund, and Caro&Cia, an international family office, allocating $20M in equity achieving the investment criteria, and expanding business opportunities• Raised $5M debt from domestic banks (BCP, Interbank), and worldwide banks (BBVA) to fund 50% of the portfolio capital structure, driving strategic growth and achieving optimal capital allocation• Liaised with CFO monthly to reconcile financial statements, assess risks, and optimize cash flows, profits, and capital calls; oversight detailed JV waterfall analysis, and variance analysis

Lima - Peru

Lider belongs to Grupo Wiese, one of the most significant conglomerates in Peru• Spearheaded, from origination, the management of a 1,200 workforce apartments project worth +$44M in collaboration with SURA, an international fund, and LA POSITIVA, a top local insurer • Headed the business plan, tracking of project performance budget, milestones, financial analysis, site visits, risk management, KPIs, cash flow forecast, profitability, management fees, and waterfall returns • Steered monthly market trend research and analysis using comprehensive data sets to improve product and validate investment assumptions, resulting in a 20% increase in sales within six months• Led the comprehensive documentation, due diligence, and successful execution to secure financing and refinancing for 50% of the capital structure with BBVA resulting in increased financial stability

Peru

The largest Peruvian Real Assets conglomerate trading on NYSE • Led the execution of a $12M+ real estate initiative, overseeing the entire process from land acquisition to the completion of a 138-apartment building; achieving quality, budgets, and timelines• Facilitated the nationwide maintenance of a robust acquisition pipeline, scanning investment alignment, selecting strategic sites, and structuring 150+ deals for investment committee presentation• Closed 5 high-impact deals seamlessly, encompassing 1,000+ housing units with institutional investors such as Compass Group private equity and individual investors• Analyzed market fundamentals and recent transactions to identify lucrative investment opportunities; recommended high-growth sectors resulting in a 10% increase in portfolio value• Controlled schedule, and cost for 2 infrastructure projects budgeting $100M+ (sanitation and industrial)

Master Of Business Administration - Mba / Finance Track / Entrepreneurship

USA

Entrepreneurship Program, Business Administration And Management

Peru

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Civil Engineering

Peru

Esl, Second Language Learning, English As A Second Language