Ariya Hemati

About Ariya Hemati

I bring leadership and diverse cross-functional expertise that have driven successful outcomes for organizations across key areas, including:• Trading & Portfolio Management (Capital Markets, Fixed Income and Commodities)• Credit Underwriting & Data Analytics• Treasury Management, Corporate Strategy & Operational Excellence• Product Management & Technology DevelopmentBeyond my professional role, I’m passionate about entrepreneurship and investing. I’ve invested in startups, scaled a craft beer microbrewery into three major cities, and founded a profitable college textbook resale venture.Giving back is equally important to me. As an Eagle Scout, I learned the value of leadership and service early on - and I continue to volunteer and contribute to my community.I earned my MBA from the Mays School of Business at Texas A&M University, with specializations in Finance and Entrepreneurship. I also hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

Experience

1. Structured Products Investments Investment Portfolio

   Wells Fargo

   Jul 2021 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Buy-side structured credit investor leading CLO underwriting and negotiations, while driving credit analysis and portfolio management across CLO, CMBS, Agency CMBS, and other diversified ABS strategies.

Education

• Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Entrepreneurship

  2012 — 2014

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering

  2004 — 2008