Greg Manabat
New York,NY
Summary
Finance and capital markets leader combining CFO oversight with deep trading, investment, and transaction experience. Supports complex decisions through liquidity planning, audit management, M&A diligence, regulatory reporting, and cross-border structuring across public-company and global market environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO/Office of CFO
ECOGEN INC (subsequently VITRA BIOSCIENCES)
Grand Junction, CO
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Supported finances for $1 billion acquisition by public company, aligning work with strategic goals.
- Handled company finances, including accounting, M&A, budgeting, and liquidity.
- Managed financial operations for structured asset purchase by Kadenwood Inc., supporting smooth integration.
- Worked with E&Y on audit and provided input on FASB industry standards under 2018 Farm Bill.
- Completed financial and accounting due diligence for foreign public acquirer.
- Managed resource allocation during COVID crisis, led downsizing steps, and maintained compliance with PPP loan requirements.
- Continued serving as CFO for Vitra Biosciences, company founded by original Ecogen Inc. partners.
- Reviewed seed split contract, cash burn spreadsheet, and tolling contracts.
CEO/Co-Founder
SANCUX PROJECT – LOYALTY CRYPTOCURRENCY
Hong Kong/NY
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Developed decentralized platform unifying airline, hotel, and consumer retail loyalty rewards programs through ERC-20 (Ethereum) based Sanexus Token, securing prominent corporate partnerships in Asia.
- Built global partnerships, oversaw tech buildout, established legal framework to support project objectives.
Partner
EXEN CAPITAL
New York
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Integrated artificial intelligence platform into portfolio companies to enhance data-driven decision-making.
- Managed technology (FinTech) and asset management investments to align with strategic growth objectives.
- Family office involved in asset management, lending, technology, and energy investments.
Managing Director, Emerging Markets Group
CANTOR FITZGERALD
New York
12.2009 - 01.2012
- Led trading for emerging markets sovereign and corporate bonds.
- Executed debt trades with 250+ real money and hedge fund clients, leveraging research, relative value proposals, and flow information.
Director, Head of Local Markets
STANDARD BANK
New York
09.2006 - 02.2009
- Managed team trading Latin American local bonds, FX, rates, derivatives, and structured credit to optimize portfolio performance.
- Oversaw trade book of local debt, NDFs, swaps, options, and forwards; structured Credit Linked Notes and corporate hedges while facilitating investment banking issues with local currency exposure.
- Expanded scope of trading operations, far exceeding budget expectations.
Vice President, US Credit Derivatives
BANK OF AMERICA
New York
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Managed credit book of default swaps and bonds, including 150+ names, to optimize risk exposure. Executed trades in CDS flow book, facilitating timely market transactions.
- Sectors: Industrials, Defense, Consumer Products, Metals, Foods, Grocers, Steel
Proprietary Trader
PROPRIETARY TRADING
New York
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Manage own capital in equities, equity options, and bonds with technically based systems, focusing on volatility-driven signals and momentum indicators.
- Executed discretionary trades across equities, options, futures, and foreign exchange markets.
Vice President, Head of Local Markets Derivatives
DRESDNER BANK
New York
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Led group in trading Latin American FX, rates, local debt, and derivatives.
- Traded local currency debt and derivatives across Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, and Colombia.
- Managed risk limits of USD $2bn across business.
Vice President, Emerging Markets Trading
SMITH BARNEY
New York
01.1995 - 09.1997
- Manage trading team focused on EM FX, rates, derivatives and local debt.
- Trade local debt and derivatives in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Russia.
- Structure default and convertibility swaps. Developed tax-driven trading strategies to optimize financial outcomes.
Associate, International Emerging Markets
MERRILL LYNCH
New York/Hong Kong
08.1993 - 01.1995
- Trade Brady Bond and corporate bond books in Asian time zone.
Analyst, Investment Banking Group
MERRILL LYNCH
New York
09.1992 - 08.1993
- Investment banking coverage for industrials group, including tobacco, food, and industrial companies.
Education
B.S. - Economics/Finance
THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia01-1992
Skills
- Strategic financial planning
- Liquidity management
- Budget oversight
- Financial analysis
- M&A diligence
- Audit oversight
- FASB reporting
- Debt capital markets
- Risk management
- Financial modeling
- Quantitative analysis
- Portfolio management
Timeline
CFO/Office of CFO
ECOGEN INC (subsequently VITRA BIOSCIENCES)
11.2019 - 02.2022
CEO/Co-Founder
SANCUX PROJECT – LOYALTY CRYPTOCURRENCY
04.2017 - 04.2018
Partner
EXEN CAPITAL
01.2014 - 01.2018
Managing Director, Emerging Markets Group
CANTOR FITZGERALD
12.2009 - 01.2012
Director, Head of Local Markets
STANDARD BANK
09.2006 - 02.2009
Vice President, US Credit Derivatives
BANK OF AMERICA
01.2004 - 01.2005
Proprietary Trader
PROPRIETARY TRADING
01.2000 - 01.2004
Vice President, Head of Local Markets Derivatives
DRESDNER BANK
01.1998 - 01.2000
Vice President, Emerging Markets Trading
SMITH BARNEY
01.1995 - 09.1997
Associate, International Emerging Markets
MERRILL LYNCH
08.1993 - 01.1995
Analyst, Investment Banking Group
MERRILL LYNCH
09.1992 - 08.1993
B.S. - Economics/Finance
THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA