Fernando Adler

Fernando Adler has a diverse and extensive work experience. Fernando has held several leadership roles in various companies, demonstrating their expertise in risk management, derivatives trading, and structured commodity solutions.

Starting in 1992, Fernando worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Center for Risk Management at the University of Virginia. During this time, they were involved in projects related to risk-ranking methodology and decision systems.

In 1994, Fernando joined UBS Investment Bank (formerly Swiss Bank O'Connor) as a Director. Fernando played a crucial role in developing and establishing the Market Risk Management framework and led a global team in designing and implementing new derivative swap and OTC structures. Additionally, they supervised technology and quantitative projects.

From 2000 to 2002, Fernando worked at Botta Capital Management as a Senior Risk Manager. Here, they founded and managed a dispersion trading desk, arbitraging index vs component option prices. Fernando also oversaw a team of market makers and support staff and managed a portfolio of 15 million dollars.

Fernando then joined Peak6 Investments in 2004 as a Senior Derivatives Trader. Fernando managed capital ranging from 4 to 22 million dollars, focusing on arbitraging implied volatilities versus actual volatilities through hedged derivatives.

In 2007, Fernando founded Gunner Capital LLC, a derivative trading fund. As the Founder and Managing Partner, they raised capital from multiple sources, managed the fund's operations, and conducted volatility arbitrage of derivatives.

Fernando joined the Chicago Climate Exchange (now part of ICE) in 2009 as the Senior Vice President. In this role, they were responsible for Risk Management and Exchange Operations, overseeing the measurement and analysis of operational risks. Fernando also managed the settlement of Cash/Futures/Options.

From 2012 to 2013, Fernando worked as a Risk Management Consultant at Risk Management Consulting. Fernando collaborated with Silveus Financial and a major Latin American investment bank to outsource FX Swap and Derivative advisory services, addressing various issues related to risk management, marketing, technology, and trading. Fernando also helped establish an OTC structured product risk management desk for a major commodity entity.

Fernando joined Silveus Financial LLC in 2014 as a Partner and Head of Structured Commodity Solutions (SCS). Fernando held this role until 2019, overseeing structured commodity solutions and demonstrating expertise in the commodities market.

Most recently, Fernando joined Farmer's Business Network, Inc. in 2019. Fernando initially served as the Head of Gradable, an FBN Company, until 2021. From 2021 to 2023, they held the position of VP of Gradable and Crop Marketing. Currently, they hold the role of VP of Gradable, Sustainability, and Crop Marketing.

Overall, Fernando Adler's work experience encompasses leadership positions in risk management, derivatives trading, structured commodity solutions, and sustainability in the agricultural industry.

Fernando Adler completed their education at the University of Virginia. From 1989 to 1992, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Systems Engineering. Following this, from 1993 to 1994, they further pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Systems Engineering from the same institution. In addition to their academic qualifications, Fernando Adler obtained certifications such as FRM from Garp and Series 3 from the National Futures Association. However, specific details regarding the months and years in which these certifications were obtained are not provided.