Nicolas Ballian
With over 20 years of experience, Nicolas specializes in implementing and managing data platforms for alternative asset managers. His focus areas include improving portfolio monitoring and creating data-driven solutions for illiquid assets. Nicolas has advised clients across the US, Australia, Brazil, Europe, and the Middle East.
Notable execution-led experience and impact made include:
- Leading the implementation and development of the 73 Strings platform and onboarding of 500+ valuations for one of the largest Middle East sovereign wealth funds
- Managing the migration of 100+ portfolio company datasets from various sources to a single platform for one of the largest pension funds in Canada, improving data integrity, accessibility, and reporting efficiency
- Performing 350+ annual portfolio valuations for leading alternative asset managers (e.g., General Atlantic, Warburg Pincus, Patria) in Brazil for the regulatory fair valuation of their illiquid investments (ICVM 578/579) and supported audit-ready outcomes
Before joining A&M, Nicolas was a Managing Director at 73 Strings. Previously, he served as a Managing Director at Kroll (formerly Duff & Phelps) and as a Senior Manager at PwC in France, the US, Australia, and Brazil.
Nicolas earned a master’s degree in international finance from Brandeis University, Boston; a master’s degree in finance and economics from Dauphine Paris University; and a bachelor’s degree in economics from São Paulo State University (UNESP). He is a former member of the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC) and the Brazilian Takeover Panel technical team.