GIP-65: Retain advisor to oversee risk management

Proposals
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Dear Goldfinch Community,

I am writing to express my interest in the role of as new Advisor.

I have spent the past decade immersed in financial markets in emerging markets. I have founded Index-Partners (https://www.index-partners.com/), an advisory firm working on debt and equity transactions in emerging markets and have dealt with many credit funds through this work (including working with LendEast and Almavest in the past). I am now a Senior Advisor of the firm with no day-to-day so I have enough time to lead the Goldfinch assignment.

Why I’m the right fit:

  1. Skin in the Game: I have over $500K in the senior pool and $200K in the LendEast junior pool. This is not just a paycheck for me; I genuinely want to get this money back. I have a strong financial incentive to make our initiatives work, reflecting my dedication to the community’s interests.

  2. Deep Understanding of Credit: Through my work at Index Partners, a financial advisory firm, I have dealt with many borrowers and credit funds, including LendEast and Almavest.

  3. Commitment to Active Reporting and Transparency: I believe that clear communication is vital for building trust and facilitating informed decision-making. I propose implementing weekly calls and providing written updates to ensure stakeholders receive timely insights into our risk management strategies and borrower performance.

  4. Legal Expertise: Throughout my career, I have collaborated with multiple law firms to manage complex legal situations. This experience is crucial for ensuring compliance and effectively navigating the legal landscape surrounding our borrowers and transactions.

  5. Strength of a Team: While I don’t think the engagement should be with Index Partners but more on a personal capacity, I can still rely on the talent and strength of our team of 25 professionals across four global offices. Index-Partners internal process to onboard new clients is a bit lengthy, and given the urgency of the Goldfinch situation I think better to do it as a personal assignment but I am happy to discuss if the community prefers to make it an Index-Partners engagment.

  6. Performance-Based Compensation: I propose a compensation structure of 0.4% on all money collected (principal & interests) for Junior or Senior pools from engagement date and for a period of 18 months, aligning my incentives with the community’s growth and success, rather than imposing a fixed fee.

For additional details about my professional background and experience, please visit my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoineblanc1/

Thank you for considering my candidacy!

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