John Linton

Experience

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  FirstBank

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2012

  Banking Officer
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  Johns Hopkins University

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Teaching Assistant for two graduate level courses.Courses:-Accounting and Financial Reporting-Financial Resources II (Corporate Finance)

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  One Earth Future Foundation

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Investment Management Officer

  Member of Shuraako team within One Earth Future Foundation. Shuraako focuses on frontier market impact investing in Somalia.-Evaluate, underwrite, structure, present, and fund investments into Somali businesses-Finance and work with businesses in a variety of sectors including renewable energy, health care, hospitality, and agriculture-Manage portfolio of originated investments-Fund Manager for the United Nations IFAD Somali AgriFood Fund

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  Metropolitan Merchant Capital

  Sept 2015 - Feb 2018

  Portfolio Manager

  Metropolitan Merchant Capital is an alternative investment manager focusing on investing in the small business finance industry. Underwrote, managed the purchase of, and managed a portfolio of small business finance assets originated by fintech and non-bank lenders.

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  Metropolitan Partners Group

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2018

  Associate

  Metropolitan Partners Group is an alternative investment manager that provides expansion capital to growing U.S. private companies via collateralized loan structures. Metropolitan has focused on debt investing through private credit funds and institutional managed accounts. Metropolitan is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser based in New York City.

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  Elbert Capital Management

  Feb 2018 - May 2022

  Managing Member & Portfolio Manager

  Elbert Capital Management ("ECM") is an asset management firm. ECM combines macroeconomic and asset level data analysis and research to design and implement investment strategies.

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  University of Denver

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2024

  Adjunct Faculty - Finance

  Instructor for graduate level Equity Analysis course.

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  Forbright Bank

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2024

  Vice President

  -Manage the purchase of and ongoing portfolio management of loans originated by fintech and non-bank lenders.-Purchase consumer, small business, and solar loans.

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  Alliance Partners

  Dec 2024 - now

  Director

  -Alliance Partners LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forbright Bank and serves as the asset manager for BancAlliance.-Manage the purchase of and ongoing portfolio management of loans originated by fintech and non-bank lenders.-Purchase consumer and small business loans.