Wana Schulze

Head of investments

2023

Perform asset allocation of R$ 320M FIP Vivo Ventures in growth stage investment opportunities (Series A, B e C) and Wayra Brazil in early stage startups. Oversee the financial flows and budgeting for Wayra Brazil and the FIP Vivo Ventures fund, ensuring effective capital allocation, risk management, and adherence to financial objectives. Nominated as top women investing in Latin America by LAVCA in 2024

Head of Investments

2023

Investments

2021 - 2023

- Performed asset allocation of R$ 100M FIP Retail Tech Fund in early stage investment opportunities (Seed and Series A). - Conducted market research and financial analysis on potential investments focused on tech startups who provide solutions to the Brazilian Retail industry - Created investment process, financial modelling template, rating score and responsible for the portfolio performance presentation reports to the board and investors

Engagement Manager - Strategic Consultant

2016 - 2021

- Led post-merger performance transformation program in a fertilizer company; implemented the governance for the execution of transformation initiatives - Led post-merger branch footprint in a finance institution, optimized geographic placement and performance of retail branches, structured client segmentation and migration plan

MBA Candidate Class of 2015

2013 - 2015

Credit Research - Summer Intern

2014 - 2014

- Developed investment ideas across capital structure (HY bonds, public equities and leveraged loans) and written report recommendations to portfolio managers. - Analysed and presented US refineries study and the industry top picks to the portfolio management team.

Associate Credit Analyst

2010 - 2013

Modeled financial statement projections, analyzed liquidity and capital structures, and researched industry and operating trends for telecom, pulp & paper, and metals & mining companies with market cap greater than $5bn Presented recommendations to the credit risk managers and the CEO; improved the communication with risks managers in New York and Paris and understanding of Brazilian industries

Corporate Credit Analyst

2007 - 2010

Developed cash flow models and analyzed over 100 Brazilian mid sized companies with annual revenues between $60m and $300M, with a focus on agribusiness, transportation, oil & gas and education Performed in-depth capital structure analysis to estimate recovery in case of restructuring scenario, with focus on guarantees, collateral structures and covenants; credit portfolio in this segment increased by 15% yoy.

Trainee Program

2007 - 2007

· Unibanco’s Trainee Program included a three -month course that covered corporate finance theory , accountancy and financial analysis.

Internship, Department of Airport Studies and Projects

2006 - 2006

· Air Traffic Demand Forecasting · Studies of Airports Capacity · Airport Planning and Design Engineer

Internship, Department of Maritimes and Fluvial Works,

2005 - 2005

Developed cost estimate, schedules, work plan for treatment of silt from dredging work.