Partner & Co-Portfolio Manager
With over 25 years of experience in investment management and financial analysis, Javier Montero has established himself as a distinguished figure in the finance sector. Since joining Moneda in August 2009, he has served as Co-Portfolio Manager for the Latin American high yield corporate debt strategy, alongside managing the Moneda Latin American Local Debt Fund (MLDL). These roles involve generating superior risk-adjusted returns through fundamental and bottom-up analysis, focusing on corporate fixed income within Latin America and the Caribbean.
Following the integration with Patria in 2022, Montero has continued in these roles, now with an expanded scope. Before his time at Moneda, he was a partner and portfolio manager at Copernico Capital Partners, an Argentine firm known for its expertise in managing Hedge Funds. Montero also held a position as a portfolio manager at Arauca Bit, where he oversaw corporate debt and equity strategies and actively contributed to the investment committee. His career in finance commenced as an analyst for Maestro y Huerres.
Mr. Montero earned his degree in Economics from the University of Buenos Aires. He also serves on the board of directors of a leading soccer company in Latin America, showcasing his broad range of interests and commitments outside the financial realm.
