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Corporate Development & Strategy — Bitcoin Suisse

Alexander Schade 

Transactions. Strategy. Digital Assets. 

CFA CharterholderMSc Finance4 Languages
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About

Finance professional with a strong background in M&A, strategy and digital assets. I started out advising large transactions at PwC and now help shape strategy at Bitcoin Suisse where finance meets innovation. 

I hold a CFA charter and an MSc in Finance and have worked across Big 4 advisory, venture capital and crypto. I enjoy bridging traditional finance with new ideas and emerging technology. Having lived in seven countries and speaking four languages, I am comfortable navigating international and fast-moving environments.

14+
Due Diligence Processes
€1.3bn
Largest Transaction
7
Countries Lived In
4
Languages Fluent
What drives me
01/05

Discipline

Rigorous analysis and structured execution. From €1.3bn transactions to corporate strategy — every decision backed by depth of research.

Expertise
Corporate Development
M&A Advisory & Deal Execution
Due Diligence & Valuation
Strategic Planning & Business Cases
Digital Assets & Blockchain Strategy
Tokenomics & Token Structuring
DeFi & Web3
Venture Capital & Deal Sourcing
Financial Modelling & Forecasting
Post-Merger Integration
Data Analytics & Automation (Python)
AI & Prompt Engineering
Multi-Model AI Workflows (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini)
Multi-Agent AI Orchestration
AI-Assisted Research & Decision Support
AI Automation for Finance Operations
Interests
Digital Assets & Crypto
Web3 & DeFi
Fintech & RegTech
Macro Economics
Emerging Markets
New Technologies & AI
Cross-Border Transactions
Scuba Diving
Hiking & Skiing
Tennis & Golf
Journey

From Big 4 advisory to the frontier of digital assets 

2014
01/08

IESEG School of Management

Began the Grande École Program — Master in Management. Graduated top 10% of the class.

2018
02/08

MSc Finance — Lancaster University

Earned a Master of Science in Finance from Lancaster University Management School, graduating in the top 2% of the cohort.

2019
03/08

University of St. Gallen (HSG)

Exchange semester at one of Europe's leading business schools, deepening expertise in quantitative finance and data analytics.

2020
04/08

M&A Analyst — Yabeo / Blockchain Valley Venture

Joined the world of M&A and corporate finance. Built DCF models, conducted industry research, and supported investment decisions at the intersection of tech and venture capital.

2021
05/08

PwC — M&A Transaction Services

Stepped into Big 4 advisory. Delivered 14+ financial due diligence processes, supported transactions up to €1.3bn including HandelsBanken Finland and Europe's first EdTech unicorn.

2022
06/08

CFA Charter Awarded

Completed all three levels of the CFA Program — demonstrating mastery in investment analysis, portfolio management, and the highest ethical standards in finance.

2023
07/08

Emerald Ventures — VC Analytics

Moved into venture capital. Managed financial analytics for a portfolio of 34 companies, built Python automation for data-driven investment decisions, and reported directly to C-level executives.

2025
08/08

Bitcoin Suisse — Corp Dev & Strategy

Joined one of Switzerland's pioneering digital asset companies. Now driving corporate strategy, managing the full deal lifecycle, and evaluating growth opportunities at the frontier of finance.

Thoughts

Perspectives on finance and markets 

Reflections on M&A, digital assets, career growth, and the evolving landscape of global finance.

The CFA charter taught me more than finance — it taught me discipline, patience, and the power of structured thinking under pressure. The real ROI is the mindset.

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From PwC due diligence to Bitcoin Suisse strategy — every career move taught me the same lesson: the best opportunities live at the edge of your comfort zone.

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Traditional finance and digital assets are not competing — they are converging. The professionals who understand both sides will define the next era of capital markets.

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I automated months of manual portfolio reporting with 200 lines of Python. The best investment you can make in your finance career right now? Learn to code.

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Having worked in 7 countries across 3 continents, I can tell you: cultural fluency is the most underrated skill in international deal-making. Spreadsheets don't close deals — relationships do.

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Risk management is not about avoiding risk — it's about understanding which risks are worth taking and sizing them appropriately. That applies to careers too.

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Get in Touch

Let's connect 

Interested in M&A, corporate strategy, digital assets, or just want to exchange ideas — I'd love to hear from you.

  • Corporate Development
  • M&A Advisory
  • Digital Assets
  • Blockchain Strategy
  • DeFi & Web3
  • Tokenomics
  • Due Diligence
  • Venture Capital
  • CFA Charterholder
  • Financial Modelling
  • Deal Execution
  • Strategic Planning