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Iconic Holding is a global crypto asset management group headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany with offices in Singapore and New York. Iconic Holding launched Iconic Lab, a blockchain and crypto-focused venture capital group and accelerator program, in early 2017, and is issuing a series of crypto asset index investment vehicles under the Iconic Funds brand through its various subsidiaries.

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Founder of an investment firm focused on purchasing and financing charged-off consumer and commercial accounts receivable. Originated and structured asset-based loans to buyers of distressed receivables. Managed collection agency relationships to facilitate the liquidation of acquired receivables Developed relationships with credit originators, brokers, consultants, and debt buyers to source new portfolio purchases.

Evaluated credit risk based on a bottoms-up fundamental approach evaluating historical financial statements, projection models, credit agreements, and bond indentures. Created analytical tool to calculate credit risk premium based on projected default and recovery rates for a universe of 1000 loan tranches. Concentrated relative value analysis on maximizing risk premium per unit of credit risk. Selected a portfolio of 40 first and second lien bank loans and secured and unsecured bonds in the media, telecom, gaming, lodging, and leisure sectors within a CLO platform. Wrote summaries detailing investment thesis.

Founded independent research firm advising a New York based family office Provided long/short recommendations on credit and equity investmentsUtilized historical financial analysis and projection modelingIdentified risk and reward across the capital structure

Conducted fundamental research to monitor all structured credit and relative value portfolios comprised of over 800 credits Evaluated credit default swaps, cash bonds, and equities Analyzed financial statements and indentures, estimated recovery rates, and identified risk and reward across the capital structure Recommended credit long/short, basis, and capital structure arbitrage trades Utilized relative value analysis in selecting credits for the structured credit portfolio Implemented screening tools to predict leveraged buyout and leveraged re-capitalization activity

Analyzed financial statements and sell-side research reports to evaluate trades across sectors within the capital structure arbitrage strategy of a $1.5 billion hedge fundBuilt screening tool that evaluated financial statement data to identify credits vulnerable to leveraged buyouts or leveraged re-capitalizations Proposed credit arbitrage trades based on projection of probability of default and recovery analysis

Analyzed historical financial information, built projections models, and produced analytical summaries to support the assignment of credit ratings in the high yield broadcasting, cable television programming, and content production sectors Contributed to in-depth research reports that explained the broadcasting industry’s rating methodology and detailed the default/recovery trends over the last decade and the subsequent impact of these metrics on ratings.

Provided analytical support to Senior Analysts covering high yield portfolios in the broadcasting, publishing, pay television, motion picture production and distribution, and theatrical exhibition sectors Prepared rating recommendations and wrote press releases conveying credit opinions for distribution in the marketplace Answered investor questions and coordinated issuer relationsCompleted Corporate Finance Credit Training Program

Researched transactions in the syndicated loan primary market using news wire services, commercial and investment banking contacts, and credit agreements to track new issues. Identified trends in the market based on historical data analysis Focused on demonstrating analytical uses for Syndicated Loan database Developed “Markets” section of training manual and led training sessions detailing market conventions related to deal structure, pricing and credit protection measures

Conducted fundamental research on media sector firms Updated financial models based on data from financial statements, conference calls, and industry specific publications; projected future earnings Supported portfolio manager in day-to-day operations of media sector hedge fund