Raphael Zagury
About Raphael Zagury
Raphael Zagury is the Chief Investment Officer at Swan Bitcoin, having previously held leadership roles at One Partners, Open Co, and Merrill Lynch. He has extensive experience in finance, investment management, and education, with degrees from Yale University and a background in economics from IBMEC.
Current Role at Swan Bitcoin
Raphael Zagury serves as the Chief Investment Officer at Swan Bitcoin, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the investment strategies and managing the financial assets of the company. His extensive background in finance and investment positions him to contribute effectively to Swan Bitcoin's objectives in the cryptocurrency sector.
Previous Experience at One Partners
Prior to his current role, Raphael Zagury was the Founder of One Partners from 2016 to 2018 in the São Paulo Area, Brazil. During his two years at the firm, he focused on establishing investment strategies and managing client relationships, leveraging his expertise in financial markets.
Experience at Open Co
Raphael Zagury co-founded Open Co, where he served as both Founder and Chief Financial Officer from 2020 to 2022 in São Paulo, Brazil. His leadership in financial operations and strategic planning contributed to the company's growth during this period. Additionally, he was a Board Member at Open Co from 2016 to 2022.
Career at Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs
Raphael Zagury held significant positions at Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs. At Merrill Lynch, he worked as Managing Director and Head of UHNW Solutions from 2007 to 2013, focusing on ultra-high-net-worth clients. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Structured Solutions at Goldman Sachs for one year in 2006-2007.
Educational Background
Raphael Zagury earned his MBA from Yale School of Management, studying from 2001 to 2003. He also studied Economics at IBMEC in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he obtained his Bachelor's degree from 1995 to 1998. Additionally, he pursued studies in Computer Science at Open Source Society University from 2018 to 2019.