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Fred White

Verified Expert in Finance

Finance Expert

Location

London, United Kingdom

Toptal Member Since

June 2, 2020

Fred is a versatile and committed finance professional with expertise in debt capital markets and corporate advisory. He held an execution-focused role in a hedge fund, structuring several successful debt facilities deploying over $500 million. Currently, he advises listed and private corporate clients on financial strategy and debt capital markets. Fred also presents at international finance conferences such as the Mining Indaba conference.

Investment Banking Startup Consulting Financial Modeling Private Equity Trade Finance Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Venture Capital Financial Forecasting Fundraising Comparable Company Analysis

Case Studies

Work Experience

Associate Director

2019 - PRESENT

Medea Natural Resources

Led the valuation, marketing, and sales processes for divesting assets from a managed family office. I secured the sale of the main asset and increased the offer by 25% through negotiation.
Presented an in-depth strategic paper to a listed company's board, leading them to change the company's business strategy in relation to its flagship asset. The strategic paper was based on financial modeling, debt capacity, and comparative analysis.
Secured multiple project finance options for a private client from both major banks and private funds. I was responsible for marketing the company, producing a sophisticated financial model, and managing the due diligence process.

Focus areas: Emerging Technologies, Investment Portfolio Management, Portfolio Management, Debt, Mining, Startup Consulting, Commodity Markets, Advisory, Investment Banking, Fundraising, Financial Forecasting, Venture Capital, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Debt Capital Markets

Vice President

2014 - 2019

Scipion Capital

Deployed over $500 million in a diverse private debt portfolio generating double-digit returns.
Generated additional P&L for investors and management through forensic analysis of the fund's historic NAV reports on all the fund's positions, cash movements, and income.
Served as secretary to the investment committee and as a member of the impact investing committee.

Focus areas: Investment Portfolio Management, Oil & Gas, Agribusiness, Portfolio Management, Debt, Trade Finance, Mining, Impact Investing, Commodity Markets, Advisory, Fundraising, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Debt Financing

Education

2011 - 2015

Master's Degree in Geology

Imperial College London - London, United Kingdom

Certifications

DECEMBER 2019 - PRESENT

Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)

Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)

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