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Hadi Nemati

Dubai

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent decision making and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Research

FiCAS A.G
07.2019 - Current

- Led and managed a team of Analysts and Researchers in Finance, Crypto, and Quantitative research.
- Developing research strategies for Crypto portfolios and Structured products.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Portfolio management, Marketing, and Investor Relations to ensure that research insights are integrated into decision-making processes.
- Staying up-to-date on industry trends.
- Managing budgets and timelines


Portfolio Manager

Civa Finance
11.2021 - 09.2023


- Conceptualized and established an on-chain vault; spearheaded the project from initial planning through to setup, successfully raising over USD 3 million. Played a key role in documentation and process streamlining.

- Direct collaboration and management of front-end and back-office teams; effectively coordinated with General Partners (GPs) and maintained strong, productive relationships with Limited Partners (LPs).

- Oversaw comprehensive fund performance analysis; identified strategies and implemented measures that significantly mitigated the drawdown impact during the crypto bear market of 2022, enhancing fund resilience and investor confidence.

Chief Operating Officer

Bitfolio Capital
01.2019 - 12.2019

Bitfolio Capital was a Cayman Islands-based closed-ended digital asset fund focusing on the discretionary management of portfolios for its GPs and LPs.

As a COO I've Helped Bitfolio in :
- Fund Setup: Initiated fund registration and client onboarding.

- Service Provider Integration: Managed key service provider relationships.

- Infrastructure Development: Developed operational and trading infrastructure.

- Daily Operations: Managed daily back and front office operations.

Senior Business Developer

Bolama LLC
02.2017 - 12.2018

Bolama was a Crypto Liquidity provider in the MENA region with headquarter in Dubai. As a BD, my main focus was on capitalizing on business opportunities, building and maintaining successful relationships with our prospects and existing clients to fulfill their digital assets' OTC orders.

Crypto Research Analyst

Indipendent
07.2015 - 01.2017

Independent Crypto Research Analyst with a focus on Bitcoin and other blockchain projects and digital assets.

Published articles across various media outlets, covering market trends, emerging protocols, and trending developments.

Created educational content to simplify blockchain concepts for both retail and institutional audiences.

Conducted workshops on cryptocurrency fundamentals, and the evolving crypto market landscape.

Early mover in the space, analyzing tokenomics, project viability, and industry shifts before mainstream adoption.

Engaged in community education, helping onboard newcomers and investors into the digital asset ecosystem.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Babol Noshirvani University of Technology
Babol, Iran
06-2013

Skills

    Financial & Investment Analysis

    Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Digital Assets

    Valuation Models

    Market Microstructure Understanding (Liquidity, Slippage, Order Book Dynamics)

    Financial Statements Analysis (for TradFi & Crypto-native companies)

    Risk Management

    Portfolio Optimization

    Quantitative & Data Analytics

    Statistical Modeling & Regression Analysis

    Backtesting Trading Strategies

    Algorithmic Trading & Market Making

    Blockchain Data Extraction

    Smart Beta & Factor Investing Strategies

    Business Development & Relationship Management

    Institutional & Retail Client Acquisition

    Fundraising & Pitching (VCs, Family Offices, HNWIs)

    Partnership Development

    Strategic Networking

    Competitive Analysis & Market Entry Strategies

    Crypto-Specific Knowledge & On-Chain Expertise

    Tokenomics & Governance Models

    DeFi Mechanics (AMMs, Staking, Lending, Yield Farming)

    Understanding of L1s, L2s, and Modular Blockchain Infrastructure

    Smart Contracts & Solidity (Basic Familiarity for Analysts, Advanced for Quant Roles)

    Crypto Derivatives & Options Strategie

    Portfolio & Fund Management

    Active vs Passive ETPs & Fund Structures

    NAV Calculation & Rebalancing Strategies

    Arbitrage & Market Neutral Strategies

    Performance Attribution & Benchmarking

    Multi-Asset Portfolio Construction

    Soft Skills & Team Collaboration

    Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving

    Effective Communication & Presentation Skills

    Cross-Functional Teamwork (Tech, Marketing, BD, Trading)

    Adaptability & Learning Agility in Fast-Changing Markets

    Leadership & Team Motivation

Certification

Certified Ethereum Smart Contract Developer

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Candidate

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Persian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Portfolio Manager

Civa Finance
11.2021 - 09.2023

Head of Research

FiCAS A.G
07.2019 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

Bitfolio Capital
01.2019 - 12.2019

Senior Business Developer

Bolama LLC
02.2017 - 12.2018

Crypto Research Analyst

Indipendent
07.2015 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Babol Noshirvani University of Technology
Hadi Nemati