Martha Navas
About Martha Navas
Martha Navas serves as the Alliances & Partnership Manager at Adenza, where she has worked since 2022. With a strong background in financial services and business development across Latin America, she has successfully established partnerships with leading financial institutions in the region.
Work at Adenza
Martha Navas serves as the Alliances & Partnership Manager at Adenza, a role she has held since 2022. Based in New York, she focuses on developing strategic partnerships within the financial sector. Her responsibilities include identifying potential partners and fostering relationships that enhance Adenza's market presence. Navas has successfully led initiatives that resulted in partnerships with top-tier financial institutions in Colombia and Latin America during her time at the company.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to her current position, Martha Navas accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry. She worked at GFI Group as a Broker for FX Latin America from 2005 to 2006. Following this, she held the position of Business Development Specialist for Latin America at Calypso Technology from 2019 to 2022, where she played a key role in expanding business development initiatives. Additionally, she served as a Registered Representative focusing on the affluent Latino market at New York Life Insurance Company from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Martha Navas holds a Master’s degree in International Economy from Universidad Externado de Colombia, which she completed in 1998. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and International Relations from the same institution, graduating in 1994. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in economic principles and financial markets, which she applies in her professional roles, particularly in managing alliances and partnerships in the financial sector.
Background in Latin American Markets
Martha Navas has a significant background in Latin American markets, having worked in various roles that emphasize her expertise in this region. She served as the Manager Director and Head of the Global Bonds Desk at ICAP from 1998 to 2004 in Bogotá, Colombia. Additionally, she was involved in the Leader of Market Makers Program at the Ministerio de Hacienda y Crédito Público from 1996 to 1998. Her experience spans over two decades, focusing on financial services and market development in Latin America.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to her corporate roles, Martha Navas was the Professional Coach and Owner of Co-Balance from 2009 to 2015 in New York. This venture allowed her to utilize her skills in coaching and development, further enhancing her expertise in business relationships and partnerships. Her entrepreneurial experience complements her extensive background in the financial sector.