Nicholas Fernandez, CPA

Nicholas Fernandez, CPA, is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer at EcoBridge Capital Management, LP. With nearly 20 years of experience in asset management, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his role at this private equity climate fund.

Professional Background

Prior to his current position, Nicholas Fernandez held several notable roles:

• Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Athanor Capital, a hedge fund, where he worked from December 2019.12 At Athanor, he chaired the Valuation Committee and sat on the Management Committee.1

• Chief Financial Officer of the Asset Management and Alternative Investments Divisions at Jefferies LLC, a global investment bank, from February 2017 to April 2019.1

• Various positions at alternative investment managers, progressing from Fund Accountant to Controller/Director of Operations.1

• Started his career in public accounting with Ernst & Young in their Financial Services Office in New York, focusing on hedge, private equity, and venture funds.1

Education and Certifications

Nicholas Fernandez holds the following qualifications:

• BS in Accounting and Finance with a minor in Business Administration from the University at Albany, SUNY.1
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in the state of New York.1

Skills and Expertise

Throughout his career, Nicholas Fernandez has developed expertise in:

• Asset management
• Financial operations
• Accounting and finance
• Investment management
• Regulatory compliance

His diverse experience across operations, accounting, and finance in the alternative investment sector has prepared him well for his current leadership role at EcoBridge Capital Management, LP.