I'm pumped about real estate, finance, and tech! I love turning cool ideas into actual things, and I'm all about making plans that work. I'm super into how housing, digital infrastructure, and logistics are shaping the future economy.In my real estate gig, I've been the go-to person for making things happen – from leading teams and handling investments across different spots to managing a bunch of properties in an 18-asset portfolio. I've been in the thick of it, from grabbing new opportunities to making sure we get the most out of every deal and even overseeing the nitty-gritty of putting up over 10,000 housing units.Later on, I stepped up as the bridge between the capital side and the day-to-day operations, pulling in the funds needed to keep things rolling. I've had my hands in all sorts of real estate, from developing land to dealing with homes, apartments, mortgages, and commercial spots. Even though I'm all about housing, I've got the lowdown on how everything in real estate fits together.Looking to grow my personal and professional network. Feel free to connect with me via LinkedIn or contact me directly at manuel.velasquez@sloan.mit.eduHard Skills: Real Assets, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Equity, Investment Management, Asset management, Portfolio management, Acquisitions, Development, Project management, Construction, Valuation Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Structuring, Financial Modeling, Project Finance, Project Management, Risk Management, Investment Strategies, Market Trends, Industry Research, Negotiation, Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, SAP, Pitchbook, Capital IQLanguages: Bi-lingual; Native in Spanish, Fluent in English
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Real Estate Portfolio Manager | Investments | Acquisitions | Financial ModelingPacific Holding S.A. Oct 2017 - May 2021PeruInternational 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 -
Real Estate Portfolio Manager | Investments | Acquisitions | Financial ModelingJjc Contratistas Generales S.A. Oct 2015 - Dec 2016Lima, PeruTop 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 -
Real Estate Portfolio Manager | Investments | Acquisitions | Financial ModelingWescon Desarrollo Inmobiliario Jun 2013 - Sep 2015PeruA 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 -
Real Estate Developer | Financial Modeling | Project Management | ConstructionLider Inversiones Y Proyectos S.A. Jan 2011 - Jun 2013Lima - PeruLider 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 -
Real Estate Developer | Financial Modeling | Acquisitions | Project Management | ConstructionGym | Grupo Graña Y Montero Apr 2006 - Dec 2010PeruThe 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)
Manuel Velasquez, Mba Education Details
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Master Of Business Administration - Mba / Finance Track / Entrepreneurship -
Business Administration And Management -
Civil Engineering -
English As A Second Language
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Manuel Velasquez, Mba's current role is Real Estate Portfolio Manager | Private Equity | Investments | Acquisitions | Development.
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Manuel Velasquez, Mba attended Mit Sloan School Of Management, Universidad Esan, National University Of Engineering, Bloomfield College.
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