Nicolas Fuentes Hernandez

Nicolás Fuentes Hernández (-, (- -,-Professional Summary I'm a bilingual professional with a background in Industrial Engineering and Economics from Universidad de los Andes. My knowledge includes finance, operations research, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics. My primary interest lies in Corporate Finance. I have experience in Investment Banking (both Sell side and Buy side) and Financial Consulting, with the ability to perform financial modeling, financial analysis, valuations, and project structuring, along with a strong grasp of international IFRS standards. I'm technically skilled in Excel, including Visual Basic macros, and proficient in financial platforms like Bloomberg and Capital IQ. My soft skills comprehend leadership, the ability to thrive under pressure, and a results-driven, analytical approach. Education • Universidad de los Andes B.E – Industrial Engineering (October 2016) B.A - Economics (April 2019) • Abraham Lincoln School Secondary School (2012) Languages: • • English: A1 (Certifications: TOEFL 2012) Spanish: Native Experience: • Independent Consultant | Deltapro Advisors: (October 2023 – present) – 1 year and 10 months o Consulting firm specializing in investment banking and financial strategy. I led and executed projects for clients in sectors such as automotive, real estate, security and surveillance, advertising, wholesale trade, tourism, construction, among others. o Achievements: Participated in more than 30 business valuation, M&A, and financial structuring projects. Coordinated work teams and maintained direct relationships with C-Level clients. • Senior Consultant 3 | Strategy and Transactions | Ernst & Young (EY) Colombia (November 2021 – September 2023). o Leading financial consulting projects, specifically in the areas of valuations (fair value and impairment testing), financial models for capital or debt raising, and the review of infrastructure financial models, among other areas. • Asocciate | Alpha Investment Banking (November 2020 - November 2021) o Leading investment banking projects such as mergers and acquisitions, along with providing financial support (FP&A) for companies. Achievements: Structured the financial department of a logistics startup, raising $4 million and expanding its operations to Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico. • Senior Consultant 1 | Strategy and Transactions | Ernst & Young (EY) Colombia (December 2019 – November 2021). o Carry on financial consulting projects, with a focus on valuations (fair value and impairment testing), project structuring, and reviewing 4G infrastructure models. Achievements: Successfully structured a project in the automotive sector and secured financing through two tranches of debt, totaling $45 million. • Junior Consultant | PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Colombia (December 2018 – November 2019) o Methodically analyze and review financial models, cash flows, and discount rates for valuations of companies, financial assets, and intangible assets. Provide support to audit managers in impairment and fair value analyses of assets and cashgenerating units, following the guidelines of IFRS and financial theory. Produce reports for managers and partners, presenting audit findings and conclusions regarding the reasonableness of the methodologies employed by clients in their valuation models. • Investment Banking Analyst | LATINVESTCO S.A. (June 2016 – December 2018) o Providing support in M&A transactions (with experience on both the sell side and buy side) and specific financial projects by structuring valuation models in Excel. Communicating the results through PowerPoint presentations tailored for various audiences, including supervisors, clients, and others. Preparing teasers and information memorandums for potential investors.