Nick Branan
Director of Treasury @zerohash
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Treasury @zerohash
Chicago, IL, US
Zero Hash is a crypto-as-a-service digital service provider, which powers neo-banks, broker-dealers, and payment groups to offer digital asset trading and custody, crypto-backed rewards and round-ups programs, yield through staking and DeFi and NFTs.Responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of treasury operations and capital management.Develop and execute comprehensive treasury strategies aligned with company’s financial objectives and risk tolerance.Successfully navigated the evolving digital asset markets, adapting strategies to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks.Execute effective cash flow forecasting models to optimize liquidity and support operational needs.Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and implied measures to enhance financial security.Cultivate and manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, and strategic partners.Led the implementation of an industry leading Treasury Management System - G Treasury, to integrate over 40 bank accounts with 10 international banks.Support new product launches including on and off ramp, funds flow, asset custody, settlement, crypto and fiat transactions.Create and execute company-wide polices related to treasury processes, corporate payments, expenses, and investment strategies.Vastly expanded the company’s banking relationships with tier-1 and tier-2 banks, establishing presence in new jurisdictions, conducting enhanced due diligence, KYC, and high-risk AML reviews.Supply liquidity forecasting and generate informed recommendations to optimize the efficiency of treasury processes and procedures.Liaise with the CFO on process improvements, liquidity optimization, potential M&A activities, and other large-scale projects.Review funding needs, and fulfill monthly reporting of all treasury activities to senior management.Drive treasury specific projects and initiatives across the organization, and consistently work to minimize financial risk.
EDUCATION
University of Baltimore
Bachelor of Science - BS, with Honors, Business/Managerial Economics
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), with Honors, Financial Management and Economics
SKILLS
ABOUT NICK BRANAN
I am a seasoned treasury manager with 15+ years of strategic planning and treasury controls experience in the technology, finance, and banking sectors. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for developing effective treasury strategies, as well as for implementing process optimizations and managing key internal and external relationships. Professional focal points include liquidity management, capital markets, covenant compliance, audit reporting, reconciliation, reporting, forecasting, cash operations, risk mitigation, platform implementations, process optimizations, and relationship management. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication skills, business acumen, financial analysis, critical thinking, strategic planning, and resource allocation to support efficiency and maximum returns. Currently, I am the Director of Treasury with Zero Hash. Under my leadership, I liaise with the CFO to implement initiatives, lead projects, and identify opportunities for process improvements. I work directly with leadership, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure the company’s treasury management support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, financial and analytical treasury expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver profitable results on time and under budget.
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