Advancing transparency, development and trust in alternative investments

Nicolas Martinez
HFA ROLE
  • HFA LatAm Regional Director
BUSINESS TITLE/FIRM
  • Sales Director, LYNK Markets

Nicolas is an accomplished professional with a diverse career in the financial sector, specializing in business development, risk analysis, and alternative investments. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong ability to adapt and thrive in both team-oriented and independent work environments, consistently achieving results under pressure.

Currently, Nicolas serves as the Sales Director for Latin America at LYNK Markets, a leading alternative investment platform. In this role, he plays a pivotal part in empowering fundraising and distribution of alternative investments, connecting portfolio managers, investors, and distributors with a broad range of bankable investment opportunities. Nicolas is deeply committed to democratizing access to alternative investments by simplifying complex trades and providing non-retail investors with safer, more straightforward avenues to diverse investment opportunities.

Previously, Nicolas was the Country Manager for Uruguay, Paraguay, and Peru at FlexFunds Ltd. and held roles at HSBC Bank and Discount Bank Latin America, where he honed his expertise in corporate credit risk analysis. His responsibilities included evaluating corporate credit risks, preparing technical reports, and assessing the financial health of small and medium-sized enterprises. His experience at Deloitte SC further solidified his understanding of financial analysis and risk evaluation, as he conducted credit risk studies and financial stress assessments across various industries.

Nicolas holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from IAE Business School in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a degree in Accounting from Universidad de la República in Uruguay. He is also certified in Financial Investment Management Techniques from Universidad Católica del Uruguay.

Fluent in English and with an intermediate proficiency in Portuguese, Nicolas continues to pursue excellence in the world of finance, driven by a passion for empowering others to access and benefit from alternative investment opportunities.