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Eric Scott Kaplan

@ericscottkaplan

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Business development professional with expertise in capital markets.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to leverage my expertise in capital markets and business development while fostering growth in innovative financial solutions.

With 15 years of experience in business development and capital markets, I have honed my skills in institutional trading, fixed income underwriting, and strategic relationship management. My career has been marked by a commitment to scaling partnerships and navigating complex funding markets, driving growth through cross-functional collaboration and a client-focused approach.

Currently, I lead U.S. market development for a European fintech platform, where I advise on go-to-market strategies and client onboarding. My previous role as a Director at Barclays Investment Bank saw me generating significant annual revenue and managing extensive issuer relationships, showcasing my ability to execute short-duration financing solutions effectively.

My educational background includes an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Lehigh University and a BA in Economics from Hamilton College. Beyond my professional endeavors, I am actively involved in my community as a youth lacrosse coach and have contributed to various charitable initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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DeFi Trader & Strategy Lead

Current

FAMILY OFFICE

Dec 2020 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Manage a $1M DeFi portfolio focusing on lending, governance, and yield, deploying capital into stable-dollar protocols and analyzing protocol-level risk.

DeFi Portfolio Management Risk Analysis Capital Deployment Governance

Market Development

ONBRANE

Dec 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 month)

Led U.S. commercial strategy for a European fintech platform, advising the CEO and Head of Product on go-to-market strategies and client onboarding while integrating U.S. market insights into product development.

Commercial Strategy Onboarding Market Insights Product Development Fintech

Director – Short-Term Credit Trading & BD

BARCLAYS INVESTMENT BANK

Sep 2008 - Oct 2019 (11 years 1 month)

Generated significant annual revenue by trading over $20B in daily short-term credit volume, managing over 200 issuer relationships and executing financing solutions.

Short Term Credit Trading Revenue Relationship Management Financing Repo Book Management