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Felix Scherzer
Entrepreneur and advisor
Felix Scherzer is a financial industry professional with extensive experience in strategic advisory and investment banking. He currently serves as a Strategic Advisor at Nomura, a global financial services firm.23
Career Background
Prior to his role at Nomura, Scherzer had a notable career in investment banking:
- He worked at Credit Suisse between 2015 and 2019, where he was responsible for advising financial services providers on mergers and acquisitions globally.1
- After leaving Credit Suisse, Scherzer became an entrepreneur in the fintech space.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Scherzer is the founder of American Challenger, a neobank that aimed to become a significant player in the digital banking sector:
- In 2021, just a year after founding American Challenger, Scherzer planned a merger with Patriot National Bancorp to create what was intended to be the largest digital bank in the United States.1
- The merger, valued at $119 million, received regulatory approval but ultimately fell through in July 2022.1
Current Role and Expertise
As a Strategic Advisor at Nomura, Scherzer likely leverages his extensive experience in:
- Financial institutions advisory
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate finance
- Distressed finance and restructuring4
His LinkedIn profile indicates that he has advised on transactions involving financial institutions with over $150 billion in assets.2
Professional Credentials
Scherzer is registered as a financial advisor and Registered Representative (RR) with FINRA.56 He has approximately 14 years of experience in the financial industry.5
Recent Activities
In July 2022, Scherzer announced that Citi was representing ACDC (likely referring to American Challenger Development Corp) on strategic alternatives, suggesting ongoing involvement with his fintech venture.7
Felix Scherzer's career demonstrates a strong background in investment banking, strategic advisory, and entrepreneurship within the financial services sector, particularly focusing on digital banking and fintech innovations.
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